Privacy Policy

HostRanker ("we", "us", or "our") operates https://hostranker.site. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about your interaction with our website, including:

• Server Log Data: Anonymized IP addresses, browser user-agents, referral URLs, and access timestamps.
• Cookies & Local Storage: Functional cookies to store your comparison preferences and form security CSRF tokens.
• Provider Submissions: Company name, website, and contact email address submitted voluntarily.
• Analytics: Aggregated, privacy-compliant usage metrics to evaluate page speed and content usefulness.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and maintain our benchmark comparison portal.
• To analyze website usage patterns and optimize server response times.
• To process verified provider submissions and partnership communications.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent activities or bot abuse.

3. Affiliate Links & Advertising

This website includes affiliate tracking links. When you click on certain hosting provider links, an anonymous tracking parameter may be appended. This allows us to earn an affiliate commission if you purchase a plan, helping us keep our benchmark testing free for everyone. This does not alter our testing methodology.

4. Your Data Rights

Under GDPR and applicable international data protection regulations, you have the right to request access to or deletion of your personal data. For inquiries, email us at top10vps@gmail.com.