Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2025

Welcome to HostingExplainer.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights and choices.

1) Who We Are

Website: HostingExplainer.com
Contact email: contact@hostingexplainer.com

2) What We Collect

We collect information to operate our site, provide content, improve performance, and support our readers.

  • Information you provide: your name and email when you contact us or subscribe to newsletters; any details you include in messages or forms.
  • Automatic data: IP address, device/browser type, pages visited, referring URLs, time on page, and other usage statistics (via cookies and similar technologies).
  • Cookies & trackers: small data files that store preferences and enable analytics, performance, and affiliate attribution.

3) How We Use Your Information

  • To operate and improve the website, content, and user experience
  • To respond to inquiries and provide support
  • To analyze performance (traffic, engagement, sources) and prevent abuse
  • To manage newsletters/updates (only if you opt in)
  • To attribute referrals from affiliate links and track campaign effectiveness
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms

4) Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies for essential site functions, performance analytics, and affiliate attribution. You can control cookies in your browser settings or via our cookie banner (where available).

  • Essential cookies: required for security and basic features.
  • Analytics cookies: help us understand traffic and performance.
  • Affiliate/marketing cookies: attribute purchases to our partners; we do not sell your personal data.

Managing cookies: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. See: allaboutcookies.org.

5) Analytics

We may use analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics, Plausible) to measure traffic and usage. These tools may set cookies or process pseudonymous data such as IP address and device information.

6) Affiliate Links & Advertising

Some pages include affiliate links to third-party vendors (e.g., web hosting, software, Amazon). When you click these links, a cookie may be placed to attribute any resulting purchase. This does not increase your cost. We do not control third-party sites—please review their privacy policies.

7) Email & Communications

If you subscribe, we will send you updates or newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email or by contacting us at contact@hostingexplainer.com.

8) Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information with service providers (e.g., analytics, email delivery, security) under contracts that protect your data. We may also disclose information where required by law or to protect our rights and users.

9) Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above (e.g., to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes). Anonymous or aggregated data may be kept for analysis.

10) Security

We employ administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11) International Transfers

If you access our site from outside our hosting region, your information may be transferred, stored, and processed in other countries. We take steps to ensure transfers comply with applicable laws.

12) Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights over your personal data, including:

  • Access & portability: request a copy of your data.
  • Correction: request updates to inaccurate data.
  • Deletion: request erasure where applicable.
  • Restriction & objection: limit processing or object to certain uses.
  • Withdraw consent: where we rely on consent (e.g., newsletters).

To exercise any rights, contact us at contact@hostingexplainer.com. We may need to verify your identity. If you are in the EEA/UK, you can complain to your local supervisory authority. If you are in California, see the section below.

13) California Privacy (CCPA/CPRA)

For California residents, we disclose the categories of personal information we may collect (identifiers such as IP address and email; internet activity such as pages viewed). We do not sell personal information. We may “share” identifiers for cross-site analytics/attribution. You may have rights to access, correct, delete, or opt-out of “sharing”. To submit a request, email contact@hostingexplainer.com.

14) Do Not Track

Our site currently does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals due to a lack of common industry standards. You can manage cookies in your browser settings.

15) Children’s Privacy

Our content is intended for a general audience and not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us to remove it.

16) Third-Party Links

Our articles may link to other websites we do not control. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review any third-party privacy policies before providing personal information.

17) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent changes. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

18) Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
📧 contact@hostingexplainer.com

Cookie Preferences

If your region requires consent, you can manage non-essential cookies via our banner or by adjusting your browser settings. For more information, visit allaboutcookies.org.