Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Welcome to HostingGuider, accessible from https://hostingguider.com. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and what choices you have.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
HostingGuider does not require user accounts and does not collect personal information such as names or email addresses by default.
We only collect an email address if you voluntarily subscribe to a newsletter or mailing list. Subscribing is optional, and you may unsubscribe at any time. We do not sell, rent, or share subscriber email addresses with third parties.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit HostingGuider, certain non-personal information may be collected automatically through third-party tools like Google Analytics. This information may include:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Approximate geographic location based on IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on those pages
- Referring website or traffic source
- General device and usage data
This information is used only to understand how visitors use the site and to improve content and performance.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
HostingGuider uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the website and analyze traffic.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
We may use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies required for basic site functionality, such as remembering cookie preferences
- Analytics cookies are used to understand visitor behavior through Google Analytics
- Advertising and affiliate cookies are used by third-party partners for ad delivery and referral tracking
3. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to help operate and improve HostingGuider. These services may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies.
Google Analytics
HostingGuider uses Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data through cookies. More information is available in Google’s Privacy Policy.
Advertising Partners
We may display advertisements through platforms such as Google AdSense. These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to show ads based on browsing behavior and interests.
4. Affiliate Links
HostingGuider participates in affiliate marketing programs.
When you click an affiliate link, a tracking cookie may be placed on your device by the merchant to record the referral. This process does not give us access to your personal information and does not store personal data on our servers.
Affiliate tracking only identifies that a visit originated from HostingGuider.
5. Your Choices and Rights
Cookie Control
You can accept or decline non-essential cookies using the cookie consent banner. You can also delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Advertising Preferences
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
- Google Ads Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
GDPR and CCPA
Depending on your location, you may have rights related to access, deletion, or restriction of personal data. Since HostingGuider does not store personal user data directly, most data control requests should be directed to the relevant third-party service providers, such as Google.
You may contact us if you have questions about this Privacy Policy.
6. Data Retention
HostingGuider does not store personal user data on its own servers.
Third-party services retain data according to their own policies. For example:
- Google Analytics data is retained for a limited period before automatic deletion
- Cookies remain on your device until they expire or are manually removed
7. Children’s Information
HostingGuider is not intended for children under the age of 13, or under 16 in the European Union. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us, and we will take appropriate action.
8. Security
We use reasonable technical measures, such as SSL encryption, to protect the website. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us.