Privacy Policy

Last updated: 25 April 2026

1. Introduction

HostCheck.co.uk ("HostCheck", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our website preview tool.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use our preview tool, you provide:

  • Domain names you wish to preview
  • Server IP addresses you wish to connect to
  • Optional page paths for previewing specific pages

This information is used solely to generate your preview link and is not stored on our servers after the session ends.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Date and time of your visit

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by our advertising partners (such as Google AdSense) to show you relevant advertisements.

For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and operate our website preview tool
  • Improve and personalise your experience
  • Analyse usage patterns and website performance
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide targeted advertisements. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

4.2 Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Data Retention

We do not store the domain names or IP addresses you enter into our preview tool beyond the duration of your session. Server access logs may be retained for up to 30 days for security and diagnostic purposes.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the UK or European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access — You can request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to rectification — You can request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Right to erasure — You can request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to restrict processing — You can request we limit how we use your data.
  • Right to data portability — You can request your data in a structured format.
  • Right to object — You can object to our processing of your personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided on our Contact page.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. 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.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our Contact page.