Privacy Policy
Last updated: 9/28/2025
Information You Provide
- Contact information when you reach out to us
- Comments and feedback you submit
- Newsletter subscription information
- Survey responses and user research participation
Information We Collect Automatically
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address (anonymized)
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website
- Device information
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze site usage, and track affiliate conversions. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
To Provide Our Services
- Display relevant hosting comparisons and reviews
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Improve our website and user experience
For Analytics and Improvement
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Identify popular content and features
- Optimize our website performance
- Conduct research to improve our services
For Affiliate Tracking
- Track affiliate link clicks and conversions
- Measure the effectiveness of our recommendations
- Ensure proper attribution for affiliate commissions
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:
With Your Consent
We may share information when you explicitly consent to such sharing.
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party services for analytics, email delivery, and website hosting. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Affiliate Partners
We share anonymized click and conversion data with hosting providers for affiliate tracking purposes.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited access to personal information
- Data anonymization where possible
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
Request a copy of the personal information we have about you.
Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements).
Opt-out
Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
To exercise your rights: Contact us at privacy@hostingcompare.com
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
Track clicks on affiliate links to ensure proper attribution and commission tracking.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services:
- Hosting provider websites (through affiliate links)
- Social media platforms
- Analytics services (Google Analytics)
- Email service providers
These third parties have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@hostingcompare.com
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours