Privacy Policy
NOTEDWhat changed, in plain language
DreamHost updated its Privacy Policy date and made two cosmetic edits: the list of hosting products was reworded (adding "Managed VPS" and renaming "dedicated hosting" to "Dedicated Server hosting"), and an obfuscated opt-out email link was regenerated. No privacy practices, data uses, sharing, retention, or user rights changed.
This change appears to be cosmetic (formatting, typos, or contact details).
Changelog
- ± CHANGEDPolicy date updated
The "Last Updated" date moved from July 31, 2026 to August 27, 2026.
July 31, 2026
August 27, 2026
- ± CHANGEDHosting product list reworded
The list of services now says "Managed VPS" and "Dedicated Server hosting" instead of just "dedicated hosting." This only renames and lists products; it does not change what data DreamHost collects or how it is used.
including shared, VPS, and dedicated hosting, WordPress hosting
including shared, VPS, Managed VPS, and Dedicated Server hosting, WordPress hosting
- ± CHANGEDMarketing opt-out email link regenerated
The scrambled (spam-protected) email link for opting out of postal marketing was replaced with a new scrambled version. The opt-out path itself is unchanged.
contact us directly at
contact us directly at
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| 1 | 1 | #### Last Updated: |
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| 3 | July 31, 2026 | |
| 3 | August 27, 2026 | |
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| 5 | 5 | DreamHost's Vision Statement: People have the freedom to choose how their digital content is shared. |
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| 7 | 7 | This Privacy Policy explains what we do to minimize the data we process and to protect that which we do collect. We recommend that you read this Policy in full. However, because the way in which we process data will depend on the service you use (and because we recognize that your time is limited and precious) you may decide to use the links below to navigate directly to the sections of the Notice which are relevant to you. |
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| 9 | 9 | If you have questions about our practices or any of your rights described below, you may contact us at [\[email protected\]](https://dreamhost.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection). This inbox is actively monitored and managed so that we can deliver an experience you can trust. |
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| 11 | 11 | #### 1\. Who we are, our Services and our Website |
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| 13 | **1.1** DreamHost offers a variety of services to customers ("you") which range from hosting and website services (including shared, VPS, and dedicated hosting, WordPress hosting, Remixer, email hosting (the "Hosting Services")), cloud services (DreamObjects and DreamCompute) (the "Cloud Services") and domain registration services (the "Domain Registration Services") among others. | |
| 13 | **1.1** DreamHost offers a variety of services to customers ("you") which range from hosting and website services (including shared, VPS, Managed VPS, and Dedicated Server hosting, WordPress hosting, Remixer, email hosting (the "Hosting Services")), cloud services (DreamObjects and DreamCompute) (the "Cloud Services") and domain registration services (the "Domain Registration Services") among others. | |
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| 15 | 15 | **1.2** The services offered by DreamHost are collectively referred to as the Services in this Notice. |
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| 17 | 17 | **1.3** We also have a website (the "Website") where website visitors, prospective customers and potential job applicants can find out more about us and our Services. |
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| 19 | 19 | #### 2\. Hosting and Cloud Services |
| 59 | 59 | **2.4 Information we collect from third party sources** |
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| 61 | 61 | **2.4.1** In our capacity as a data controller, we may collect information from third parties. This may include information from partners in order to maintain functionality of your Services (such as domain name registrations and third-party email suites). We may combine this data with information we already have so that we can properly update, analyze, and expand our Services. This information will only be used for the specific reason for which it was provided to us. |
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| 63 | 63 | **2.4.2** We may collect publicly available business contact information from third-party sources to identify potential customers in the United States. This information may include business names, physical addresses, and other relevant contact details. We use this information solely for direct business-to-business marketing purposes, such as sending promotional materials about our services via postal mail. |
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| 65 | We do not collect sensitive personal data in this process, and we limit the use of this data to legitimate business interests. If your business has received marketing communication from us and you wish to opt out of future contact, please follow the opt-out instructions included in the mailing or contact us directly at [\[email protected\]](https://dreamhost.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7424061d0215170d241b181d170d3430061115193c1b07005a171b19). | |
| 65 | We do not collect sensitive personal data in this process, and we limit the use of this data to legitimate business interests. If your business has received marketing communication from us and you wish to opt out of future contact, please follow the opt-out instructions included in the mailing or contact us directly at [\[email protected\]](https://dreamhost.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4515372c3324263c152a292c263c0501372024280d2a36316b262a28). | |
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| 67 | 67 | **Our Website** |
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| 69 | 69 | #### 3\. What information do we collect when you use or visit our website? |
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| 71 | 71 | **3.1.1** Information you provide |