Last Updated: 5 August 2025
This Privacy Policy outlines how HostingTalk.uk collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website.
1. Who We Are
HostingTalk.uk is a UK-based platform that provides web hosting tutorials, news, and related content. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data:
- Personal information: When you contact us via email or forms, you may provide your name and email address.
- Usage data: We collect information about how visitors use our site (e.g. pages viewed, time spent on pages) via analytics and advertising tools.
- Cookies and tracking technologies: We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and serve relevant advertisements.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our content and services
- Analyse traffic and usage patterns to improve user experience
- Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- Monitor site performance and traffic using Google Analytics
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party tools:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about website traffic and usage. This helps us understand how visitors engage with our site and improve our content.
You can learn more about how Google Analytics handles your data here.
Google AdSense
We display advertisements on our site using Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to personalise ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They help our site remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
You can choose to disable cookies via your browser settings. However, some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share data with trusted partners (like Google) to operate and improve our website.
7. Your Rights (UK & EU)
As a resident of the UK or EU, you have rights under data protection laws, including:
- The right to access the data we hold about you
- The right to correct inaccurate data
- The right to request deletion of your personal data
- The right to restrict or object to data processing
To exercise your rights, please contact us via the details below.
8. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Use the site at your own risk.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us.