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Cookie Policy

This policy explains how HostedVoip4business uses cookies and similar technologies on this marketing website, what they do and how you can control them.

Last updated: 21 July 2026 Company: Smartvisual Ltd Website: hostedvoip4business.com
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What are cookies and similar technologies?

Cookies are small text files stored on a computer, tablet or phone when you visit a website. They can help a website operate, remember choices, maintain security or understand how the website is used.

Similar technologies can include local storage, session storage, pixels, tags and scripts. In this policy, we use the word “cookies” to cover these technologies where appropriate.

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How this website uses cookies

The HostedVoip4business marketing website is designed to operate with a limited use of cookies. We use or may use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential

Website operation and security

These technologies support functions requested by the visitor, protect forms and sessions, maintain website security and allow authorised administrators to manage the WordPress website.

Preferences

Remembering choices

Where a visitor makes a choice that needs to persist, a cookie or local-storage item may be used to remember that choice.

Measurement

Analytics and performance

We do not currently use third-party analytics cookies on this marketing website.

Current approach

We do not currently use this marketing website for behavioural advertising or cross-site advertising tracking.

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Cookies currently associated with this website

The exact cookies visible to a visitor can vary according to whether they are logged into WordPress, which page they visit and which website features they use.

Cookie or technology Purpose Typical duration Category
WordPress login and administration cookies Authenticate authorised website administrators and protect access to the WordPress administration area. Ordinary public visitors should not normally receive these login cookies. Session or limited period Essential
WordPress settings cookies Remember administration-interface preferences for authorised logged-in users. Up to one year Essential for administrators
Security or session technologies Help protect the website, forms and server against misuse, automated submissions, attacks or unauthorised access. These may be set by WordPress, the website host or a security service. Session or security-dependent period Essential
Consent or preference storage Records a visitor's cookie or privacy preference if a consent-control feature is enabled. Until the preference is changed, withdrawn or the stored record is cleared Essential for recording the choice

Cookie names can change when WordPress, hosting or security components are updated. The purpose, provider, duration and category of each cookie will be reflected in the website information and consent controls where required.

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The separate customer portal

Links for customer login and free-trial registration take you to the separate customer platform at talk.hostedvoip4business.com.

That platform may use its own essential cookies for:

  • account registration and login;
  • authentication and security;
  • maintaining a customer session;
  • billing and payment processes;
  • remembering account and dashboard preferences;
  • operating communications and support features.

The customer platform uses its own cookies and similar technologies to operate account, security, billing and communications functions. Information about those technologies is provided within the customer platform where applicable.

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Analytics, embedded content and third-party tools

Some website features, such as embedded media, live chat, anti-spam protection or analytics, can use cookies or connect to third-party services.

Non-essential cookies will not be activated unless the required consent has been obtained.

Analytics Used to understand visits, page performance and how people navigate the site. Third-party analytics cookies are not currently used on this marketing website.
Embedded media Videos, maps or other embedded services may set cookies when loaded or interacted with.
Live chat and support tools A chat service may use session or preference cookies to operate the conversation.
Advertising Used to measure or personalise advertising across websites. We do not currently use the marketing site for this purpose.
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How to control cookies

Where the website displays a cookie-preference tool, you can use it to accept, reject or change non-essential cookie choices.

You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking all cookies may affect website functions, login areas or services that rely on essential session technology.

Chrome and Chromium browsersOpen browser settings and look for Privacy and security, then Cookies or Site data.
Microsoft EdgeOpen Settings, then Cookies and site permissions or Privacy, search and services.
SafariOpen Settings or Preferences, then Privacy, to manage website data and tracking controls.
FirefoxOpen Settings, then Privacy & Security, to manage cookies and site data.

Browser settings vary by device and version. Refer to the browser provider's current help documentation for exact instructions.

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Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this policy when the website, its functionality, legal requirements or the technologies in use change. The latest version will appear on this page with a revised update date.

Where a new non-essential purpose is introduced, this policy and the available consent controls will be updated.

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Contact us

HostedVoip4business is a service of Smartvisual Ltd. Questions about cookies, privacy choices or this policy can be submitted through our online contact form.

Send a cookie or privacy enquiry
Smartvisual Ltd
Ty Menter
Navigation Park
Abercynon
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Wales
CF45 4SN

For broader information about how we handle personal information, see our Privacy Policy.

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