Cookies Policy

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by a website. They are commonly used to enable core functionality, remember preferences, and understand how a site is used.

Similar technologies, such as local storage, may also be used for the same purposes.

2. Velohost’s approach to cookies

Velohost is designed to operate with minimal reliance on cookies.

The platform does not use cookies for advertising, behavioural profiling, cross-site tracking, or data resale.

Cookies are used only where they provide clear, necessary value.

3. Types of cookies used

Essential cookies

These cookies are required for basic site functionality and cannot be disabled without impacting operation.

• Remembering cookie consent preferences
• Ensuring security and request integrity

Analytics cookies (optional)

Velohost uses privacy-respecting analytics to understand aggregate usage patterns and identify usability issues.

Analytics cookies are used only where required and are subject to user consent.

4. Microsoft Clarity

Velohost uses Microsoft Clarity to improve site usability and performance.

Clarity is configured to:

• Mask sensitive inputs automatically
• Avoid advertising or marketing use
• Operate on aggregated, non-identifying data
• Respect consent preferences where required

Clarity is not used for behavioural profiling, advertising, or cross-site tracking.

Further details are available in the Analytics Policy .

5. What we do not use

Velohost does not use:

• Advertising or marketing cookies
• Third-party ad networks
• Cross-site or cross-device tracking
• Social media tracking pixels
• Fingerprinting or covert identifiers

6. Managing cookie preferences

You can manage or withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time via the cookie banner or your browser settings.

Disabling optional cookies will not affect access to core Velohost tools or services.

7. Legal basis

Essential cookies are used on the basis of legitimate interest under UK GDPR and PECR.

Optional analytics cookies are used only with user consent where required by law.

8. Changes to this policy

This Cookies Policy may be updated to reflect changes in law, technology, or platform behaviour.

Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the current version.