1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We collect various types of information from and about users of our services, including:
- Identification Information: Such as your full name and username.
- Contact Information: Such as your email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Billing Information: When you subscribe to any paid services, we may collect billing information, including your credit card number, billing address, and other related information.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
This is information that cannot be used to personally identify you, and includes:
- Device Information: Such as device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our services, including which pages you visit, the time you spend on each page, clickstream data, and navigation paths.
- Log Information: This may include your IP address, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
DotWebsHosting uses cookies and other tracking technologies (like pixels, web beacons, and local storage) to collect information about how you interact with our services, your preferences, and device settings. Cookies are small files placed on your device, and they allow us to recognize your device and provide a customized experience.
- Types of Cookies We Use: We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted).
- Your Choices: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept or refuse cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being sent. However, please note that if you disable cookies, certain features of our services may not function as intended.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Provide, Maintain, and Improve Our Services
- To create and manage your account, provide customer support, process transactions, and communicate with you about our services.
- To understand how our services are being used, and to improve and develop new features and functionalities.
- To personalize your experience by remembering your preferences and customizing content.
2.2 Communicate with You
- To send you important information about our services, such as updates, security alerts, and account-related notifications.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide support when you need it.
- To send promotional messages, marketing materials, and other information that may be of interest to you. You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those communications.
2.3 Ensure Security and Prevent Fraud
- To monitor and analyze usage and activity trends in order to detect and prevent fraudulent activities, abuse, and other illegal activities.
- To enforce our Terms of Service and comply with legal obligations.
2.4 Comply with Legal and Regulatory Requirements
- To respond to legal processes, such as subpoenas, court orders, or other legal requests.
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including those related to data protection and privacy.
3. Sharing Your Information
DotWebsHosting does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under certain circumstances, as described below:
3.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our services. These providers help us with various tasks, such as payment processing, data analysis, customer support, and hosting services. They are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only as directed by DotWebsHosting.
3.2 Legal Obligations
We may disclose your information if we believe in good faith that it is necessary to:
- Comply with a legal obligation, such as a court order, law, or legal process.
- Protect our rights, property, and safety, or that of our users, our employees, or others.
- Prevent, detect, or address fraud, security, or technical issues.
3.3 Business Transfers
If DotWebsHosting is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you if your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
4. Security of Your Information
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and restricted access to your data. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights and choices regarding your personal information. These include:
5.1 Access and Update Your Information
You can access and update your account information by logging into your account. If you need further assistance, please contact our support team.
5.2 Request Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal information. Please note that some information may need to be retained for legal, security, or other legitimate reasons.
5.3 Opt-Out of Marketing Communications
You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those emails. Please note that you may still receive non-promotional messages, such as account notifications.
5.4 Control Cookies and Tracking Technologies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our services.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. We periodically review our data retention policies to ensure that we do not keep your information longer than necessary.
7. International Data Transfers
DotWebsHosting operates globally, and your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries with different data protection laws than your home country.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for individuals aged 15 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 15. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 15, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
DotWebsHosting may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the effective date. Your continued use of our services after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
