Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 8, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Best Hosting Info ("we," "us," or "our"), accessible at https://besthosting.info (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in various ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URLs and exit pages
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Date and time of visits
- Clickstream data and navigation patterns
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide to us, such as when you contact us or subscribe to updates. This may include:
- Name and email address
- Any other information you choose to provide
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activity on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience and our services.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly and cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Advertising/Affiliate Cookies: Used to track referrals to third-party websites and attribute affiliate commissions. These cookies help us understand which content leads to conversions.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences to provide a more personalized experience.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and your user experience.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our Site
- To understand how users interact with our content
- To analyze trends and usage patterns
- To respond to inquiries and provide support
- To send updates or newsletters (only if you have opted in)
- To detect and prevent fraud or security issues
- To comply with legal obligations
- To track affiliate referrals and commissions
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not directly sell your personal information to third parties for monetary compensation.
However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as analytics providers, hosting services, and email delivery services.
- Affiliate Partners: When you click on affiliate links, information may be shared with our affiliate partners to track referrals and attribute commissions. This is typically done through cookies.
- Analytics Partners: We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) that may collect and process data about your usage of the Site.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
6. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including hosting providers we review and compare. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. When you click on a link to leave our Site, you are subject to the privacy policy of that third-party website.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Analytics data may be retained in aggregated, anonymized form for longer periods to help us understand long-term trends.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You acknowledge that you provide information at your own risk.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of certain data processing activities
- The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
10. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our Site currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no uniform standard for how to handle these signals.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
12. International Users
If you are accessing our Site from outside the country where our servers are located, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different jurisdiction. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and to the facilities of third parties with whom we share it.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the contact information provided on our Site.
Privacy at a Glance:
- We use cookies to improve your experience and track affiliate referrals
- We do not directly sell your personal information
- We share data with analytics and affiliate partners
- You can manage cookies through your browser settings
- Third-party links are governed by their own privacy policies