Summary: We collect minimal data, don't sell your information, use cookies for analytics, and include affiliate links that we clearly disclose. That's the short version.
1. Introduction
SideBySideHosting.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website sidebysidehosting.com.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Fill out a contact form
- Leave a comment on our articles
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include your name, email address, and any message content you provide.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Date and time of visits
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our website
- Send you newsletters you've subscribed to
- Respond to your inquiries and comments
- Analyze website usage to improve our content
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activities. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
5. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services
Our website contains affiliate links to web hosting providers and other services. When you click these links, the third-party may collect information about you according to their own privacy policies.
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics
- Formspree: Contact form processing
- Various Affiliate Networks: Commission tracking (Impact, ShareASale, CJ Affiliate)
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through our links.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following situations:
- With service providers who assist in operating our website
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and safety
- With your consent
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to processing of your information
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@sidebysidehosting.com.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@sidebysidehosting.com
- Contact Form: sidebysidehosting.com/contact