At HostDeals, we prioritize user transparency and data protection. This privacy policy explains what information we gather, how cookies function, and how your privacy is respected.
Last Updated: August 7, 2026•Applies to: HostDeals.co & Subdomains
1. Overview & Information We Collect
HostDeals ("we", "our", or "us") operates as an independent web hosting research directory and comparison engine. We collect minimal personal data necessary to deliver deal notifications, site analytics, and user account/superadmin features.
Voluntarily Provided Data: When you subscribe to price drop alerts or send us a message via our contact form, we collect your email address, name, and message content.
Automated Usage Data: As you navigate HostDeals, our servers automatically log anonymous metadata including IP address (anonymized), browser type, referring URL, time spent on provider reviews, and page view events.
Affiliate Click Telemetry: When you click a deal or coupon button to visit a web host (such as Hostinger, Bluehost, or Cloudways), an anonymized tracking parameter may be appended to measure referral conversions.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use functional cookies and standard web storage mechanisms to ensure seamless site performance and remember user preferences (such as dark theme toggles and compare drawer selections).
Types of Cookies Used:
Essential CookiesRequired for core page navigation, theme persistence, and security verification.
Affiliate Referral CookiesSet by host partner networks to attribute hosting purchases and promo codes.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. However, doing so may affect certain interactive elements like side-by-side comparison filters.
3. How We Use Your Information
We process collected data exclusively for legitimate operational purposes:
Sending requested hosting price drop alerts, coupon updates, and newsletter digests.
Improving site speeds, benchmarking TTFB metrics, and optimizing review recommendations.
Detecting malicious crawling, preventing referral spam, and verifying superadmin access.
Complying with applicable legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Service.
4. Data Retention & Third-Party Sharing
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Third-party service providers (such as Supabase for database storage, Cloudflare for DNS/CDN security, and Vercel/Cloud Run for hosting) process data strictly under confidentiality agreements.
Email newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time with a single click using the link included at the bottom of every automated email broadcast.
5. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your geographic location, you possess specific data privacy rights:
Right of Access: Request a copy of all personal data held about you.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request immediate deletion of your email address and message logs.
Right to Opt-Out: Direct us to stop sending promotional hosting alerts or processing non-essential telemetry.
Have Privacy Questions?
Contact our data protection team directly for access requests or data deletion queries.