Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 12, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how NeedTo.Host ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website needto.host (the "Site"). It forms part of our Privacy Policy and GDPR Policy.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

2. Categories of cookies we use

Necessary Cookies Always active Required

These cookies are essential for the Site to function correctly. They cannot be disabled without making the Site unusable.

Session cookies — maintain your logged-in state as you navigate the dashboard
Security tokens — JWT access and refresh tokens for authentication
CSRF tokens — protection against cross-site request forgery
Consent cookie — remembers your cookie preferences
Theme preference — stores your dark/light mode selection

Analytics Cookies Optional

These help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting anonymous information about pages visited, time spent, and error messages encountered. We use this data to improve the Site.

Google Analytics 4 — page views, session duration, bounce rate, traffic sources (EU-based data processing only)
Error logging — browser console errors to identify broken features

Analytics cookies collect information in a way that does not directly identify you. Data is processed on servers located in the European Union.

Marketing Cookies Optional

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites for advertising purposes. They enable us and our partners to display relevant ads based on your visit history.

Retargeting pixels — used to deliver targeted ads on other platforms
Conversion tracking — measures effectiveness of marketing campaigns

Marketing cookies require your explicit consent before being activated. We do not use third-party marketing cookies from companies based outside the EU without your consent.

3. Cookie table

Name	Category	Purpose	Duration
needto-theme	Necessary	Dark/light mode preference	1 year
needto-cookies	Necessary	Cookie consent record	1 year
access_token	Necessary	JWT authentication session	15 minutes
refresh_token	Necessary	Persistent login session	3 days
csrf_token	Necessary	CSRF protection	Session
_ga (Google Analytics)	Analytics	Distinguish users	2 years
_ga_*	Analytics	Store session information	2 years

4. How to manage your preferences

When you first visit the Site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept all — activates analytics and marketing cookies
Customize — choose which categories you allow
Reject all — only necessary cookies remain active

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Preferences" in the footer. Your preference is stored for 1 year.

5. Your consent rights (GDPR / CNIL)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and French law (Loi Informatique et Libertés), you have the right to:

Withdraw consent at any time
Request access to personal data collected via cookies
Request deletion of your cookie data
Object to processing based on legitimate interest

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@needto.host or via the support portal.

6. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Any material changes will be communicated via the Site and by email to registered users.