SelfHostLife

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026. May .13

SelfHostLife (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect
information when you visit selfhostlife.com (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in
this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

  1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

This includes any information you give us directly, such as:

  • Your name and email address when you contact us
  • Comments or feedback you submit
  • Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter

You are never required to provide personal information to read
content on this Site.

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected
automatically, including:

  • Your IP address and approximate location (country, region)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages you visit and time spent on each page
  • Referring website (how you found us)
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This information is collected through cookies and similar
technologies (see Section 4).

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
  • Analyze how visitors use the Site so we can write better
    content
  • Respond to your questions, comments, or feedback
  • Send newsletter emails (only if you’ve subscribed)
  • Display relevant advertising
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Detect and prevent fraud, spam, or technical issues
  1. Third-Party Services We Use

We rely on the following third-party services. Each has its
own privacy policy that governs how they handle your data.

a) Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the
Site. Google Analytics may set cookies to track usage patterns.
The data is anonymized where possible.

You can opt out at:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google’s privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

b) Google AdSense

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google
and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your visits
to this and other websites. This allows them to show ads that
may be more relevant to your interests.

You can opt out of personalized advertising at:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads

Or visit:
http://www.aboutads.info/choices

c) Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console to monitor how the Site appears
in Google search results. This service does not track
individual users.

d) Amazon Associates Program

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Amazon may use cookies to track purchases made through our
affiliate links. We receive only aggregate, anonymized
information about purchases — we never see your personal
purchase data.

Amazon’s privacy policy:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=468496

e) Other Affiliate Programs

We participate in affiliate programs with hosting providers
(such as Hetzner, DigitalOcean, and Vultr) and other
companies. When you click an affiliate link and make a
purchase, the provider may set a cookie to credit us with
the referral. We receive only commission information — never
your personal or payment details.

f) Cloudflare

We use Cloudflare for content delivery and security.
Cloudflare may process visitor data for these purposes.

Cloudflare’s privacy policy:
https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

g) Hosting Provider

The Site is hosted on infrastructure managed by Cloudways,
which uses DigitalOcean servers. Server logs may include IP
addresses and request data for technical and security purposes.

  1. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you
visit a website. We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze how the Site is used
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Provide essential Site functionality

You can control or delete cookies through your browser
settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the Site works.

For more information about cookies, visit:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org

  1. Affiliate Links

Many links on the Site are affiliate links. When you click
these and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no
extra cost to you. These links may use tracking cookies set
by the affiliate program (such as Amazon Associates). For full
details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.

  1. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you emails
about new posts and topics related to self-hosting and
subscription savings.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom
of every email. We never sell, rent, or share your email
address with third parties for marketing purposes.

  1. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect the information we
collect, including:

  • HTTPS encryption on all pages
  • Regular security updates on the Site
  • Limited access to any data we store
  • Use of reputable third-party services

However, no method of transmission over the internet is
100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights
regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Access the information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt out of marketing emails
  • Opt out of personalized advertising
  • Request a copy of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at
hello@selfhostlife.com.

For visitors in the European Union (GDPR), California (CCPA),
or other regions with specific privacy laws, the same rights
apply. We respond to all valid requests within 30 days.

  1. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not
knowingly collect personal information from children under

  1. If you believe a child has provided us information,
    please contact us and we will delete it.
  2. International Visitors

The Site is operated for a global audience and information
may be processed and stored in servers located in the United
States or other countries. By using the Site, you consent to
this transfer.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do,
we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this
page. Significant changes will be announced on the Site.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how
your information is handled, please contact us:

Email: udh0102030405@gmail.com
Website: https://selfhostlife.com

We aim to respond within 3 business days.