Cookie Policy
This policy explains how Fast2Host (Fast4networks Ltd, UK Company Number 11651120) uses cookies and similar storage technologies on www.fast2host.com. It applies in addition to our Privacy Policy and is provided to comply with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Last updated: 9 August 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use related technologies such as localStorage for the same purpose. Throughout this policy we refer to all of these as "cookies".
How we ask for consent
On your first visit we show a consent banner with three clear choices: Accept all, Reject non-essential, or Manage preferences. We do not set analytics, marketing or functional cookies until you grant consent. Strictly necessary cookies are always enabled because the site cannot function without them — this is permitted under PECR Regulation 6(4).
Your choice is stored for up to 6 months, after which we will ask again. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the buttons below.
Cookies we use
The table below lists every cookie that may be set on www.fast2host.com, grouped by category. Third-party cookies are only set after you opt in to the matching category.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f2h.consent.v1 | fast2host.com | Stores your cookie consent choices and the date you made them so we don't ask again. | 6 months (localStorage) | Strictly necessary |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Distinguishes legitimate visitors from bots to protect the site. | 30 minutes | Strictly necessary |
| f2h.session | fast2host.com | Maintains your session while signed in to the client area. | Session | Strictly necessary |
| f2h.theme | fast2host.com | Remembers UI preferences such as collapsed menus. | 12 months | Functional |
| _ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Aggregated, anonymised analytics to measure traffic and improve the site. | 13 months | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users for analytics (short-lived). | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Measures performance of marketing campaigns. Only set if you opt in to marketing. | 3 months | Marketing |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion measurement for Google Ads. Only set if you opt in to marketing. | 3 months | Marketing |
Browser controls
You can also block or delete cookies directly in your browser. See your browser's help pages for instructions: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site from working.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email privacy@fast2host.com or write to: Data Protection, Fast4networks Ltd, 4 Beech Court, Willow Road, The Lakes Business Park, Cambridge PE28 9RF, United Kingdom.