Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you interact with our website, we may collect:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, and password when you create an account
• Review Data: Your reviews, ratings, and comments about hosting providers
• Profile Information: Profile picture and user preferences
• Contact Information: When you contact us through forms or email

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, and user interactions
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referral URLs
• Cookies: We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance

How We Use Your Information

• Service Provision: To provide and improve our comparison and review services
• Account Management: To create and maintain your user account
• Communication: To send important updates, newsletters (with consent), and respond to inquiries
• Analytics: To understand user behavior and improve our website performance
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these situations:

• Affiliate Partners: When you click affiliate links, some information may be shared with hosting providers for commission tracking
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help operate our website (analytics, email services, hosting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets
• Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing your information

Third-Party Services

Our website uses third-party services that may collect information:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Social Media Platforms: When you interact with social sharing features
• Email Services: For sending newsletters and notifications
• CDN Services: For content delivery and website performance

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

Types of Cookies We Use

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:

• Google Analytics: _ga, _ga_*, _gid (analytics and performance measurement)
• Google Ads: _gcl_* (conversion tracking, if consent given)
• Facebook: _fbp, _fbc (Facebook Pixel, if consent given)
• Hosting Providers: Various tracking cookies when you visit their sites through our links

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Controls

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data

Cookie Retention

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Stored for varying periods (typically 30 days to 2 years)
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies expire after 24 months
• Consent Cookies: Your cookie preferences are stored indefinitely until changed

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Account information is kept until you delete your account, and review data may be retained longer for historical comparison purposes.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request information about personal data we hold
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restriction: Limit how we process your information

Children's Privacy

Our services are 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.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information when it is transferred internationally.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: