xHamster Cookie Policy


Hammy Media Ltd is the publisher and operator (referred to as the “Company”, “we”, “our” or “us”) of the xHamster website, www.xhamster.com, (referred to as the “Website”). In order for the Website to work properly and provide you with the best possible experience, it uses cookies or similar technologies, which will be placed on your computer, mobile, tablet or other device. Such technologies may collect information about the use of the Website, distinguish you from other users and remember your preferences.


This cookie policy explains:

  • how we use cookies and other internet tracking software; and
  • the choices you can make about whether we can place different types of cookies on your computer, mobile device, tablet or other device.

For the purposes of this cookie policy when we refer to “personal data” we mean data which identifies or may identify you as an individual, which may include online identifiers such as your IP address.


1. Cookies – What are they?


A “cookie” is a small text file that is stored on your computer, mobile device, tablet or other device when you visit a website or use an application. Cookies are then sent back to the Website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognizes that cookie, and allows the website to recognize the user’s device.

Some cookies are deleted when you close the window of your browser. These are known as session cookies. Without such cookies, when you restart your browser and return to the Website, the Website will not recognize you and you will have to log in again (if login is required) or select your unique preferences/settings again. Other cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them from your cache. Expiration dates are set within the cookies themselves, and some may expire after a few minutes while others may expire after longer periods. These are known as persistent cookies and enable us to remember things about you as a returning visitor.

Our Website uses both session and persistent cookies.


2. Why we use cookies


Cookies allow us to recognize users (where appropriate), tailor the content of our Website to fit the needs of our Website’s visitors and help us improve the user experience. Without certain types of cookies enabled, we cannot guarantee that the Website and your experience of it are as we intended to be.

We use cookies to obtain information about your visits and about the device you use to access our Website.

This includes, where available, your IP address and anonymized identifiers, your operating system and browser type, and depending on the cookie preferences, also includes statistical data about our users’ browsing actions and patterns.


3. How we use cookies


If you visit our Website, we will deploy cookies to provide an online service more suited to the device you connect, as well as to prevent and detect fraud and keep your connection secure. When you visit our Website from any device (mobile, tablet, PC), we collect information about your use of the Website, such as information about the device or browser you use to access the Website (including device type, operating system, screen resolution, etc.), the way you interact with this site, and the IP address your device connects from. You may not be able to initiate or complete some activities with our online services unless the cookies or similar technologies are installed.

We additionally use cookies (and other similar technologies) to:

  • provide products and services that you request and to provide a secure online environment;
  • comply with relevant legislation, when applicable;
  • manage our marketing relationships;
  • give you a better online experience and track Website’s performance; and
  • help us make our Website more relevant to you.

4. Cookie Categories


Based on different aspects, cookies fall into different categories. This section explains each cookie category in more detail and how you can control their use.


Types of cookies based on source:


First-party cookies


These are cookies that are created and stored by the Website that the user is currently visiting. They are usually essential for the Website to function and remembering user preferences.


Third-party cookies


They are usually created and stored by third-party websites to the Website that the user is currently visiting. They are often used for advertising and analytical purposes.


Types of cookies based on duration:


Session cookies


These are temporary cookies which only exist during the time you use the Website (or more strictly, until you close the relevant browser window). Session cookies help our Website remember what you chose on the previous page, avoiding the need to re-enter information and improving your experience whilst using the Website.


Persistent cookies


These are cookies which stay on your device after you have closed your browser and remain in your browser’s subfolders until they expire or you delete them. Persistent cookies help us identify you as a unique visitor.


Types of cookies based on function:


Essential cookies


These are cookies that are essential for us to provide a service you have requested and to provide a secure online environment. Without these cookies we may be unable to provide some services that you might request. Other essential cookies keep our Website secure.

These cookies are enabled by default each time you visit the Website. While you can configure your browser to block these cookies, some or all parts of our Website may not work properly.

Essential cookies are used to:


  • enable a user to log into our Website and recognize such user when navigating the Website (“authentication cookies”);
  • maintain online security and protect against malicious activity and/or violation of our Terms & Conditions (“security cookies”)
  • record your preference regarding our use of cookies on your device; and
  • check if a user is allowed to access a particular service or content.

The following list includes the essential cookies that are currently used on the Website. Since we periodically change our cookies to improve the functionality and user experience of the Website, the current list may not reflect exactly our currently used cookies. However, we are always striving to keep it up to date.


Cookie Name Domain Purpose/Function TTL
_cfg xhamster.com Session identifier containing key default settings 30 days
_id xhamster.com Authentication session key session
av xhamster.com AV for applicable countries 365 days
c-xh-env-{username} xhamster.com Show tooltip after failed email verification redirect 10 min
c-xh-ev-{username} xhamster.com Hide tooltip after email verification redirect 30 days
c-xh-na xhamster.com Creator's Dashboard notification 30 days
c-xhl-na xhamster.com Creator's Dashboard notification 30 days
cookie_accept, cookie_accept_v2 xhamster.com Stores user consent to cookie categories 365 / 3 days
old_browser xhamster.com Enables visiting from old version, unsupported browsers 30 days
parental-control xhamster.com Shows age assurance window (18+) 365 days
settings xhamster.com Key default settings for format support 365 days
thumb_less xhamster.com Adjustment for mobile version 30 days
UID xhamster.com Assigns user identification number to registered users 365/1 days
x_content_preference_index xhamster.com Directs to the applicable version of the website 30 days
x_platform_switch xhamster.com Desktop/mobile version preference 1 day
login_account_type xhamster.com User account type identifier that enables login 1800 sec
login_origin xhamster.com Login method identifier 1800 sec
login_is_creator xhamster.com Enables login of creators 1800 sec
pr-msg-closed-%d xhamster.com Disables promo banner 30 days
redirect_disabled xhamster.com Redirect loop protection 1 day
redirect_login_url xhamster.com Enables redirect login via Google 1800 sec
refid xhamster.com Referral code identifier 7 days
dating_filters xhamster.com Dating page filter settings 6000000 sec
h_v4_gay xhamster.com Enables recommendations history for the specific version of the website 30 days
h_v4_trans xhamster.com Enables recommendations history for the specific version of the website 30 days
h_v4_straight xhamster.com Enables recommendations history for the specific version of the website 30 days
stats_src_last xhamster.com Affiliate program identifier 1 day
previous_request_data xhamster.com Index function 1 day
x_preroll, x_preroll_shown xhamster.com Limits the frequency of preroll advertisements 30 minutes
pShowMob, pShowMob2 xhamster.com Limits the frequency of advertisements on mobile version 60 min
pShow, pShow2 xhamster.com Limits the frequency of advertisements on desktop version 60 min
video_view_count xhamster.com Limits the frequency of postitial advertisements 3 hour
2fa_needed xhamster.com Enables two-factor authentication, when applicable 60 sec
ageProtectAgreement xhamster.com 18+ overlay for applicable countries 365 days

Functionality cookies (giving you a better online experience)


These cookies remember your preferences and tailor the Website to provide enhanced features, without identifying you. Without these cookies, we cannot remember your choices or personalize your online experience. We use this type of cookies to:


  • login faster by recognizing you if you are logged into the Website; and
  • remember relevant information as you browse from page to page to avoid re-entering the same information repeatedly (e.g. language, volume, HD mode);
  • remember your preferences such as your region and watch history;
  • Retain information as you move between pages, eliminating the need to re-enter information such as video volume settings and night display mode;
  • remember=your previous visits to our website to show you more relevant content.

Performance cookies (tracking Website performance)


These cookies collect aggregated information, and they are not used to identify you. We use this type of cookies to understand and analyze how visitors use and explore our Website and look for ways to improve it. We use these cookies to track our sites and plugins performance across the globe. They enable the following:


  • count visits, identify the most and least popular pages, and offer insights into how users navigate the Website;
  • evaluate how users respond to new advertisements, pages, or features.

The following list includes the functionality/performance cookies that are currently used on the Website. Since we periodically change our cookies to improve the functionality and user experience of the Website, the current list may not reflect exactly our currently used cookies. However, we are always striving to keep it up to date. You may disable these cookies by clicking on the manage button on the upper right corner of this page.


Cookie Name Domain Purpose/Function Duration
dyltv-shown-counter xhamster.com Enables periodically asking users if they like specific content 365 days
search_last_list xhamster.com Enables last searches recommendation 30 days
x_viewes xhamster.com Recommendation filter 7 days
last_video_search xhamster.com Recommendation identifier 30 minutes
u-c-channels xhamster.com Enables models' page history 30 days
u-v-channels xhamster.com Enables video category page history 30 days
u-p-channels xhamster.com Enables photo category page history 30 days
dating xhamster.com Preferences/filters for dating session
my-content-line-view xhamster.com Enables viewing page of liked content session
last_photo_search xhamster.com Recommendation identifier 30 minutes
x_redirect xhamster.com Redirect loop detection 1 min
x_redirect_prv xhamster.com Redirect loop detection 1 min
x_notifications:filters xhamster.com Notification page filters configuration 30 days
slided xhamster.com Enables sliding function on mobile version session
ab_log xhamster.com A/B test support 10 min
ss xhamster.com A flag indicating whether the user has been checked for availability of platform domains session
vr_mode xhamster.com Enables VR mode session
moments_offset xhamster.com Enables moments rotation 365 days
sidebar_menu_ads xhamster.com Hiding ads spot in mobile version 30 days
bottom_popup_ads xhamster.com Hiding pop-up ads in mobile version 7 days
video_preview xhamster.com Enables/disables video trailers on mobile version 30 days
video_titles_translation xhamster.com Disables titles auto translation session
x_news:filters:tpl3 xhamster.com News page filter configuration 30 days
x_vdnkey xhamster.com Night mode preference 356 days
x_vdnkey-light xhamster.com Day mode preference 356 days
pr-rej-not-{month}{year} xhamster.com Rejected videos notification 30 days
p-xh-pdp xhamster.com Payment details for producers 1 day
c-xh-rvn-{username} xhamster.com Hide rejected video count notification 7 days
a-xh-pdp xhamster.com Hide payment details update popup for creators 1 day

Targeting cookies


These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. both on the Website and on other websites These cookies can track your browsing history across the Website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed.

The following list includes the targeting cookies that are currently used on the Website. Since we periodically change our cookies to improve the functionality and user experience of the Website, the current list may not reflect exactly our currently used cookies. However, we are always striving to keep it up to date. You may disable these cookies by clicking on the manage button on the upper right corner of this page.


Cookie Name Domain Purpose/Function Duration
exoMobPop xhamster.com Disabling popunder session
moments_ad_offset xhamster.com Enables ads in moments 365 days
pr-msg-%d xhamster.com Enables promo banner 30 days

Analytical Cookies


These cookies are typically provided by selected third parties and are used to collect statistical information about how visitors interact with the Website, such as which pages you visit frequently, how long you stay, and the links or buttons you click. By analyzing such data, we are able to understand which aspects of the Website are more effective and which can be improved.

Similarly, we may also use these analytics cookies to test new advertisements, pages, or features to gauge users’ reactions. The analytics cookies we use may be our own (i.e. first-party cookies) or third party cookies and include Google Analytics.

Such cookies are significant in improving the functionality of our Website and help us to provide you an optimal user experience.

The selected third parties that provide such cookies on our Website include, among others, Amplitude, Google, Cloudflare, TrafficStars. We recommend that you review the privacy and cookie policies of these websites to gain a better understanding of the cookies they use and their methods of collecting personal data.

Regarding Google Analytics, they collect and analyze information about how users use the Website, including by collecting website activity data through first-party cookies set by our Website, and third-party cookies set by Google. Since we activated IP anonymization for Google Analytics, Google will anonymize the last octet of a particular IP address and will not store your full IP address. Thus, Google will not be able to identify you. Google will only use the information only to provide Google Analytics services to our Website and will not use this information for other purposes.

You can learn more on how Google handles your data here. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by visiting the Google Analytics opt-out page or by accepting only essential cookies or by not accepting analytical cookies.

The following list includes the targeting cookies that are currently used on the Website. Since we periodically change our cookies to improve the functionality and user experience of the Website, the current list may not reflect exactly our currently used cookies. However, we are always striving to keep it up to date. You may disable these cookies by clicking on the manage button on the upper right corner of this page.


Cookie Name Domain Purpose/Function Duration
ga Google analytics Determines unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier 2 years
_gid Google analytics Determines unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier 1 day
Cloudflare Cloudflare Used for analytical purposes 30 seconds
cookie_user_id TrafficStars Used for analytical purposes 180 days
ts_direct_tag TrafficStars Used for analytical purposes 30 days
ts_last_click_id TrafficStars Used for analytical purposes 7 days
ts_uid TrafficStars Used for analytical purposes 180 days
ts_uid_new TrafficStars Used for analytical purposes 180 days
ts_rt_%UUID% TrafficStars Used for analytical purposes 365 days
ccid-%DSP_rtb_client_codename% TrafficStars Used for analytical purposes expire 0
x_lcs xhamster.com Language preferences statistics 1 day
x_tgt xhamster.com Marketing statistics 365 days

5. How do third parties use cookies on the Website?


Some content or applications, including advertisements, on the Website are served by third parties, including analytics or advertising companies, ad network and servers, content providers and application providers. These third parties may use cookies alone or in conjunction with web beacons or other tracking technologies to collect information about you when you use our Website over which we have no control. These third parties, however, they may collect information, including personal data, such as internet protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, operating system and platform and other technology on the devices you use to access this Website. They may use this information to provide you with interest-based advertising or other targeted content.

We recommend that you check the privacy and cookie policies of those websites for information about the cookies they may use and the collection of personal data. We cannot accept any responsibility for any content contained in these third-party websites.


6. Keep in mind


Cookies with more than one use


Some of our cookies collect data for more than one use. We will only use these cookies for their essential purposes unless you have given your consent to any other uses they may have.


Cookies that are already on your device


Turning off one or more types of cookies will not delete any that have been downloaded in the past. We may still use data we collected up to that point but will stop collecting new data.


Managing cookies choices in your browser


You can turn off or delete cookies in your browser. If you do this, it may affect sites that use similar cookies to us.


7. How to control and delete cookies


Cookies help you get the most out of our Website. However, you can set up your browser to delete or refuse some or all of them, or to be notified when you are sent a cookie and therefore, choose whether or not to accept it. You may also delete or refuse, some or all of the cookies, on our Website at any time.

On your first visit to the Website you will have seen a pop-up to inform you that cookies are being used when you proceed with using the Website. Although this pop-up will not usually appear on subsequent visits you may withdraw your cookie consent at any time by changing your browser or device settings. This pop-up will appear each time you visit this Cookie Policy.

Please remember, if you do delete some or all your cookies, some functionality on our Website may be disabled and as a result you may be unable to access certain parts of our Website and your experience on our Website may be affected. Unless you have adjusted your browser settings so that they will delete or refuse cookies, cookies will be issued or reissued when you direct your browser to our Website. If you do decide to delete or refuse cookies but subsequently decide that you would in fact like to allow cookies, you should adjust your browser settings and continue using our Website. Cookies will then be sent to and from our Website.

You may also opt out of third-party cookies by following the instructions provided by each third party in its privacy policy, if applicable.

To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org. Alternatively, you can search the internet for other independent information on cookies.


8. Does the Website use any other personal data about me?


More information regarding our use of user data can be found in our Privacy Policy.