1. Information We Collect

• • Usage Data: Browser type, operating system, referring pages, pages visited, time spent on pages, and general usage statistics via analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• • User-Generated Content: Reviews, comments, ratings, and feedback you submit about hosting providers.
• • Contact Information: Name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or support requests.
• • Technical Data: IP address, device information, and cookies for site functionality and analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

• • To provide and improve our hosting comparison services and user experience.
• • To display user reviews and ratings on our platform.
• • To analyze site performance, traffic patterns, and user engagement.
• • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• • To send newsletters and updates (only if you opt-in).
• • To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site usage. These may include:

• • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
• • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site.
• • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

4. Third-Party Services and Affiliates

We work with various third-party services and may have affiliate relationships with hosting providers. These services may collect information when you:

• • Click on affiliate links to hosting providers.
• • Use our comparison tools and calculators.
• • Interact with embedded content or widgets.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information.
• • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform.
• • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
• • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

6. Data Security

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

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. User reviews and ratings may be retained indefinitely to maintain the integrity of our comparison platform.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• • Access, update, or delete your personal information.
• • Opt-out of marketing communications.
• • Request information about how your data is used.
• • Withdraw consent for data processing.
• • Lodge a complaint with relevant data protection authorities.

9. 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 data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This 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 effective date. Your continued use of our platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will respond to your inquiries promptly.