Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 24, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how HostingArtisan ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and shares your personal data when you use our website at hostingartisan.com. By using the site, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.

1. Information We Collect

Account information

When you register, we collect your name and email address. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text.

Profile activity

Reviews you write, forum threads and replies you post, and provider submissions you make are stored and associated with your account.

Usage data

We collect standard server logs including IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. This data is used for security, abuse prevention, and aggregate analytics only.

We use a session cookie to keep you logged in and a single preference cookie to remember your dark/light mode setting. We do not use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data only for the following purposes:

Service operation

To create and maintain your account, display your contributions, and deliver the core features of the platform.

Communication

To send transactional emails such as account verification and password reset. We do not send marketing emails unless you explicitly opt in.

Moderation

To review submitted content (providers, reviews, forum posts) for compliance with our community standards.

Security

To detect and prevent fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity on the platform.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers

We use a small number of trusted third-party services for hosting infrastructure and transactional email delivery. These providers process data only on our behalf and under confidentiality obligations.

Legal requirements

We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users or the public.

Business transfer

If HostingArtisan is acquired or merged, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified in advance.

4. Data Retention

Active accounts

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may delete your account at any time from your profile settings.

Public contributions

Reviews, forum posts, and other public contributions may be retained after account deletion in anonymised form to preserve the integrity of community discussions.

Server logs

Raw server logs are retained for a maximum of 90 days and then deleted.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Correction

You can update most of your information directly from your profile settings.

Deletion

You can delete your account from your profile settings. For additional deletion requests, contact us at the address below.

Objection

You may object to certain processing activities. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.

6. Data Security

Encryption

All data is transmitted over HTTPS. Passwords are stored using a one-way cryptographic hash (bcrypt).

Access controls

Access to production systems and user data is restricted to authorised personnel only.

Breach notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal data, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

7. International Transfers

HostingArtisan is operated from Turkey. If you access the service from a different country, your data may be transferred to and processed in Turkey or the country where our infrastructure providers are located. By using the service, you consent to this transfer.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If changes are material, we will notify registered users by email or via a notice on the platform. Continued use of the service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

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