Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 31, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how HotiLINK ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit hotilink.com or a HotiLINK profile page.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you interact with the site.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for HotiLINK to function and cannot be disabled:
- Session cookie — Keeps you logged in as you navigate. Expires when you close your browser.
- CSRF token — Protects against cross-site request forgery on form submissions.
- Remember me — If you select "remember me" at login, this cookie keeps you signed in for up to 30 days.
- Cookie consent — Remembers your cookie preference so we do not ask again. Stored for 12 months.
Referral Attribution Cookie
If you arrive at HotiLINK through an affiliate's referral link, we set a first-party affiliate_ref cookie so that affiliate is correctly credited if you later sign up and subscribe. It is not shared with any third party and expires after a limited period (currently 60 days by default).
Local Storage (Not a Cookie)
HotiLINK remembers your dark/light mode display preference using your browser's local storage, not a cookie. This stays on your device and is never sent to our servers.
Third-Party Cookies
Some HotiLINK features involve third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Google reCAPTCHA — Used on our registration page to prevent spam and abuse. Google may set cookies as part of its risk assessment. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
Analytics Cookies (Only With Your Consent)
HotiLINK also records aggregate usage data (such as link clicks, profile visits, and referral sources) directly on our own servers to help users understand their audience — this first-party data is associated with your account, not stored as a browser cookie on visitor devices, and is not affected by your cookie choice below.
Separately, HotiLINK.com and some individual profile pages may use Google Analytics (GA4), which sets third-party cookies to measure site traffic. GA4 is only loaded if you click "Accept" below — if you decline, or don't make a choice, GA4 never loads and no analytics cookie is set. See Google's Privacy Policy for details on how Google handles this data.
Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from signing in or using core HotiLINK features. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
You can also change your analytics cookie choice at any time by clearing the cookie_consent cookie for hotilink.com in your browser settings — the consent banner will appear again on your next visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through the HotiLINK website.