Cookies Policy

At EcoHost, accessible from www.ecohost.co.ke, we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. As a proudly Kenyan web solutions provider, we empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through services like domain registration, web hosting, WordPress development, and SEO, while creating digital jobs for young tech professionals. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage them.

For more information about our data practices, please see our Privacy Policy. If you have questions about this Cookies Policy, contact us at cookies@ecohost.co.ke.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide personalized content. Cookies also assist us in analyzing how our website is used to optimize our services for MSMEs and other users.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly, enabling core features like page navigation, account login, and secure checkout for services such as domain registration and hosting. They cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting data on page visits, time spent, and navigation paths. For example, we use Google Analytics to optimize our WordPress hosting and SEO services. This data is anonymized and not personally identifiable.
• Marketing Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver personalized ads, such as promotions for our Starter, Standard, or Executive Hosting plans. They may be set by third-party advertising partners, like Google.
• Preference Cookies: These cookies store your preferences, such as language settings or display options, to enhance your experience when exploring our website builder or control panel.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure our website operates smoothly, supporting services like domain searches and WordPress site management.
• Analyze website performance to improve user experience for MSMEs and other clients.
• Personalize content, such as recommending hosting plans or SEO tools based on your browsing activity.
• Deliver relevant advertisements through third-party partners, promoting EcoHost’s affordable digital solutions.
• Enhance security, preventing fraud and protecting your data during transactions.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use to improve our website. For example:

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage to help us optimize our services. See Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
• Advertising Partners: Partners like Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other websites. Learn more at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

EcoHost does not control third-party cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services for details on their cookie practices.

Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to block cookies or delete existing ones. Instructions for common browsers are available at:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09

Note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website, such as access to our control panel or checkout process.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, Kenya’s Data Protection Act (2019), and the CCPA, you have rights regarding your personal data, including data collected via cookies. These include the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing of your data. For details, see our Privacy Policy. To exercise these rights, contact us at cookies@ecohost.co.ke.

Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page and are effective immediately. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: cookies@ecohost.co.ke
EcoHost
Eldoret, Kenya