Last updated: 2 June 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how HostGage (“we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses and protects information when you visit hostgage.com (the “Site”). We have tried to keep it readable. If anything is unclear, please contact us.
Who we are
HostGage is an independent web hosting review and comparison website. Our Site address is https://hostgage.com.
Information we collect
We aim to collect as little personal information as possible. Depending on how you use the Site, this may include:
- Information you give us voluntarily. If you email us or submit a form, we receive the details you choose to share, such as your name and email address.
- Usage and analytics data. Like most websites, we use analytics to understand which pages are popular and how visitors navigate the Site. This data is aggregated and is not used to personally identify you.
- Technical data. Our web server automatically records standard log information such as your browser type, approximate location (from your IP address) and the pages you request. This is used for security and to keep the Site running.
- Cookies. See the section on cookies below.
Cookies and tracking
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We and our third-party partners may use them to:
- remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience;
- measure traffic and understand how the Site is used through analytics services;
- track referrals to hosting providers so that any affiliate commission is correctly attributed (see our affiliate disclosure).
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not stop you from reading the Site, though some features may behave differently.
Affiliate links
Many outbound links to hosting providers on this Site are affiliate links. When you click one, the provider may place a cookie that allows them to credit us with a commission if you make a purchase. This happens at no additional cost to you and does not affect the price you pay. Full details are on our affiliate disclosure page.
Third-party services
We rely on trusted third parties to operate the Site, which may process limited data on our behalf. These typically include:
- Analytics providers, for anonymous, aggregated traffic statistics;
- Affiliate networks and hosting partners, to attribute referrals;
- Our hosting and content-delivery providers, to serve the Site quickly and securely.
Each of these has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data.
How we use your information
We use the information described above to operate and improve the Site, respond to your messages, keep the Site secure, and understand which content is useful to readers. We do not sell your personal information.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal data, including the right to access, correct or delete it, and to object to certain processing. Visitors in the European Economic Area and United Kingdom (under the GDPR) and in California (under the CCPA and CPRA) have specific statutory rights. To exercise any of these, simply contact us and we will respond as required by law.
Data retention
We keep personal information only for as long as it is needed for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law, after which it is deleted.
Children
The Site is intended for adults and is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be made clear on the Site.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please email hello@hostgage.com or use our contact page.