Last updated: 6 June 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work correctly and to provide anonymous usage information to site owners.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (always active)
These are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wemx_session | Keeps you logged in to your account | Session / 2 hours |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Security — prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| color-theme | Remembers your dark/light mode preference | Persistent |
| cookie_consent | Records whether you accepted the cookie notice | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (require your consent)
These help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. They are only set if you accept our cookie notice.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors (anonymous) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains analytics session state | 2 years |
Google Analytics data is anonymised and does not identify you personally. You can opt out using Google's opt-out browser add-on.
Managing Cookies
- Browser settings: most browsers let you block or delete cookies — check your browser's help pages for instructions
- Cookie banner: decline analytics cookies when you first visit the site
- Google opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Note: blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in to your account.
Legal Basis
Essential cookies are set on the basis of our legitimate interests in providing a functioning website. Analytics cookies are set only with your consent, as required by the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our practices change. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
Questions about cookies: support@8bit-hosting.com
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