Privacy, Cookies & Disclaimer
This page explains how Hosting 101 (http://hosting101.co.uk) uses cookies and advertising, how affiliate links work, what limited data is processed when you visit, and the terms on which the site and its content are made available. By using this site you accept this policy.
Independence statement
Hosting 101 is independent. We are not owned by, partnered with or otherwise affiliated with any hosting provider mentioned on this site beyond standard public affiliate programmes. All company names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used here only to describe and compare the services.
The short version
There are no user accounts and we don't ask for your name or email to browse. Cookies are used mainly by our advertising and analytics partners. Many outbound links to hosting providers are affiliate links — clearly marked — that may earn us a commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you. The site is provided free, "as is", and you use its content and recommendations entirely at your own risk.
Information processed when you visit
We do not require you to register or submit personal information to read the site. As with most websites, our hosting provider and the third-party services below may automatically process technical information such as your IP address, browser and device type, the pages you view, and the date and time of your visit.
Cookies
- Strictly necessary — required for the site to work and to remember your cookie preferences. These do not require consent.
- Advertising — set by Google and its partners to deliver ads, measure performance, and (only with your consent where required) personalise them.
- Analytics — used to understand which pages are popular so the site can be improved. These run only with your consent where consent is required.
- Affiliate tracking — when you click an affiliate link, the destination provider may set a cookie to attribute any resulting signup to this site. We don't read that cookie; only the provider does.
Where you are in a region that requires it (such as the UK or EEA), non-essential cookies are not set until you give consent through the cookie banner, and you may withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies or using the controls described below.
Advertising (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to display advertising. In line with Google's advertising policies:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- Google's advertising cookies enable it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this and/or other sites on the internet.
- You may opt out of personalised advertising via Google Ads Settings, or opt out of some third-party vendors at aboutads.info and youronlinechoices.eu.
Analytics
We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect aggregated, statistical information about how the site is used. You can review Google's privacy policy for how Google processes this data.
Affiliate disclosure
Many outbound links on this site to hosting providers are affiliate links. If you click one
and sign up for a hosting plan, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The
commission never affects the price you pay, and it does not influence our reviews, ratings
or recommendations. Affiliate links are tagged rel="sponsored nofollow" in
line with Google's link attribution policy.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may also participate in affiliate programmes operated by individual hosting providers and third parties.
External links
This site contains links to third-party websites, including hosting providers. We have no control over, and accept no responsibility for, the content, policies or practices of any third-party sites. Visiting linked sites is at your own risk and subject to their own terms and privacy policies.
Disclaimer — accuracy and "as is"
Hosting pricing, features, free tiers, support levels and terms change frequently. The information on this site is provided in good faith for general informational purposes only. We make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability or availability of any information or content. Prices and features described on this site may be out of date.
Before purchasing any hosting plan, verify the current pricing — including renewal pricing — and terms of service directly with the provider. You are responsible for your own hosting decisions, for the security of your sites and data, and for the legal and commercial implications of where your site and its data are hosted.
The site and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for any loss or damage — whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or otherwise — arising out of or in connection with your use of, or reliance on, this site or its content, including any losses arising from hosting purchase decisions, website downtime, data loss, advertising, or third-party or affiliate links.
Nothing in this policy excludes or limits any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud.
Your data rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights over personal data relating to you, including the right to access, correct, delete or object to its processing. To make a request, use our contact form. Note that most data processed in connection with this site is held by third parties (Google, hosting affiliate networks) under their own policies.
Children
This site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date above reflects the most recent version, and continued use of the site indicates acceptance of any changes.