When you build a website with Web60, your site is hosted on servers located in Ireland. This page explains what that means for you and your business.
Your website is in Ireland
Every Web60 website is stored on servers based in Ireland, operated by SmartHost Web Services Limited, an Irish company. This means your website data, including your pages, images, and any information submitted through your contact forms, stays in Ireland.
You do not need to worry about your data being sent to another country or stored somewhere you cannot control.
Why Irish hosting matters
There are three main reasons why hosting your website in Ireland is a good thing:
1. Data protection and GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets strict rules about how personal data is handled. Because your website is hosted in Ireland, within the European Union, your data stays subject to EU data protection law. This is important if your website collects any information from visitors, such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers through a contact form.
Having your data stored in Ireland makes it simpler to meet your GDPR obligations.
2. Fast loading times
When someone in Ireland visits your website, the information does not need to travel halfway around the world. Because the servers are nearby, your pages load quickly. A fast website gives your visitors a better experience and can help your site appear higher in Google search results.
3. Local accountability
Your hosting is managed by an Irish company. If you ever have a question or concern about where your data is stored or how it is handled, you are dealing with a local business that operates under Irish law.
What this means for you
In practical terms, you do not need to do anything. When you create your Web60 website, it is automatically hosted in Ireland. There are no settings to change and no extra steps required.
Your Web60 plan includes:
- Irish-based hosting, included at no extra cost
- Daily automatic backups, stored securely alongside your website
- Free SSL certificate, protecting your visitors' connection to your site
You can check your website's status at any time through your Web60 dashboard.
Need help?
If you have any questions about where your website is hosted or how your data is managed, visit our support page and we will be happy to help.
Frequently asked questions
Is my website data stored in Ireland?
Yes. Your website and all its data are stored on servers located in Ireland.
Does Irish hosting help with GDPR?
Yes. Hosting your website in Ireland means your data stays within the EU, which supports GDPR compliance and data protection requirements.
Will my website load quickly for visitors in Ireland?
Yes. Because your site is hosted in Ireland, visitors across the country benefit from fast loading times.
Last updated: 15 March 2026