Hostcom Privacy Policy
Hostcom Ltd respects the privacy of clients and users visiting our website. We have created this privacy statement to demonstrate our commitment to you, our customer, through transparent, easy-to-understand information regarding our data practices. You will understand what we collect, why we collect it and what we do with it. This policy applies to all Hostcom brands, websites, products, services or technologies (we will collectively refer to these as “Services”).
The Privacy policy below describes how Hostcom Ltd collects and uses information about its customers and website visitors (The Users)
Information Collection
Different types of personally identifiable information are collected from the user by Hostcom in order for Hostcom to be able to provide its services. These includes, but is not limited to: name, mailing address, telephone numbers, email addresses and other information that may be needed for providing the services requested by the User. All this information is provided voluntarily by the User through various order forms, email messages sent to Hostcom , information provided by the telephone etc.
We also gather non-personally identifiable information about website visitors, such as referral URLs, IP addresses, information about the browser of the user, and browsing activities. Some of this information is collected through Cookies, which are small pieces of data that are sent to your browser from a web server and are stored on your computer’s hard drive and help Hostcom identify the User. The user has the choice to modify his/her browser and thus to reject Hostcom ’s cookies.
Use of Collected information
Hostcom uses the collected User’s information mainly to provide the service requested by the User. It is used for initial service provision and ongoing User’s support. The information can also be used by Hostcom for sending periodic emails announcing important service changes, new features, technical issue updates and news, different promotions etc. The Users may decide NOT to receive such emails by replying to any of them with “Unsubscribe” in the subject. The information is also used for improving Hostcom ’s effectiveness.
We use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer our site and servers, track access, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information. It is possible that personal information about a customer may be included in the log files due to the normal functions of IP addresses and Web browsing
Additionally, we analyze this data to enhance our advertising, sales efforts, website content, and overall user experience. The information may also be utilized for dispute resolution and enforcing agreements.
Information Disclosure
Hostcom may disclose the Users’ personal information to its business partners, independent contractors or other third parties together with whom Hostcom provides its services. For example: the Credit card information of the User may be provided to the card-issuing bank, or other partnering entity involved in the payment processing for payment confirmation and verification; the personal information of anyone, who uses the domain name registration services of Hostcom , is available in the public WHOIS searches as required by the domain name registration regulations etc. The use of the data provided by Hostcom to these partnering service providers is governed by their own Privacy Policies and is beyond Hostcom ’s control.
Hostcom may also disclose the User’s personal information if this is required by law, or Hostcom believes in good faith that it has to do so to protect the rights and the property of the Company or its customers.
Hostcom Ltd may also transfer personal information of its Users in connection with a sale of Hostcom ’s business.
Consent
Where the processing of Personal Data is based on consent, we shall obtain the requisite consent at the time of collection of the Personal Data. In this regard, you consent to the processing of your Personal Data when you access our platforms or use our services, content, features, technologies, or functions offered on our website or other digital platforms. You can withdraw your consent at any time but such withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of the processing of your data based on consent given before its withdrawal.
User Rights
Hostcom collects Personal Data only for the purposes identified in this Policy and such information cannot be reused for another purpose that is incompatible with the original purpose.
You can exercise the following rights with respect to your Personal Data with Hostcom :
- request for and access your Personal Data collected and stored by Hostcom ;
- withdraw consent at any time. For example, you can withdraw your consent to receipt of our marketing or promotional materials or unsubscribe to our newsletters;
- object to automated decision making;
- request rectification and modification of Personal Data kept by Hostcom ;
- request for deletion of your Personal Data;
- be informed of and entitled to provide consent prior to the processing of Personal Data for purposes other than that for which the Personal Data was collected;
Data Security
Hostcom guarantees that it applies strictly all the industry-standard security measures to protect the personal information collected from its users. These include but are not limited to: password-protected access to the personal information, limited access to the sensitive data, encrypted transfer of sensitive data submitted by the User through Hostcom ’s order forms, login forms etc. However, there may be security and privacy limitations which are beyond Hostcom ’s control. By choosing to provide personal information to Hostcom the user understands and agrees that the security, integrity and privacy of his/her information cannot be 100% guaranteed.
Minors
Hostcom will not engage in a service subscription contract with individuals under the legal age of majority unless explicit written consent from a parent or guardian is provided. We commit to refraining from contacting minors for promotional offers or marketing purposes without parental consent.
Reservation of Rights
Hostcom retains the right to disclose customer information in good faith when required by law or to assert our legal rights or defend against legal claims. Additionally, we reserve the right to share information with law enforcement agencies to investigate or prevent illegal activities conducted through our network.
With your express consent, Hostcom may disclose your personal information as necessary. We also reserve the right to monitor user and network traffic to maintain site security and prevent unauthorized attempts to tamper with our site or damage our property.
Privacy Policy Update
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website or by other means of communication. By continuing to use Hostcom ’s services and website after any posted revision, the User agrees to abide by it.
Compliance with laws and law enforcement
We cooperate with government and law enforcement officials to enforce and comply with the law. We will disclose any information about Users upon valid request by government or law officials as we, in our sole discretion, believe necessary or appropriate to respond to claims and legal process (including without limitation subpoenas), to protect your property and rights, or the property and rights of a third party, to protect the safety of the public or any person, or stop activity we consider illegal or unethical
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@yourworldhost.com
