Privacy Policy

Web Hosting Services (webhostingservices.co)
Effective Date: January 2025
Last Updated: January 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Web Hosting Services collects, uses, discloses and protects information when you visit webhostingservices.co (the “Site”) or contact us through the Site (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Services you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are
   Web Hosting Services (“Web Hosting Services,” “we,” “us,” “our”) operates webhostingservices.co.

Contact
Web Hosting Services
Email: support@webhostingservices.co

2. Scope of This Policy
   This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Visitors who browse the Site
• People who contact us through forms, email or other communications

We currently do not offer customer accounts, billing or hosting services through this Site. If that changes, we will update this Privacy Policy.

3. Information We Collect
   We collect information in two ways: (a) information you provide and (b) information collected automatically.

A. Information you provide
When you contact us, request information or submit a form, you may provide:

• Name and contact information such as email address, phone number and company name
• The content of your message and any information you choose to include

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as government IDs, precise geolocation or health information. If you choose to include sensitive information in a message to us, we will use it only to respond to you and protect the Services.

B. Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate location derived from IP
• Device and browser information
• Pages viewed, links clicked, referral URLs, time spent and other usage behavior
• Log data such as access times, errors and security events
• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6)

4. How We Use Information
   We use information for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the Site
• To respond to inquiries and contact requests
• To monitor and improve site performance, functionality and user experience
• To analyze usage trends and understand how visitors use the Site
• To detect, prevent and investigate security issues, abuse and unauthorized access
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies

5. Legal Bases for Processing (Where Applicable)
   If laws such as the GDPR or similar rules apply to you, our legal bases for processing may include:

• Legitimate interests such as operating the Site, improving performance and maintaining security
• Consent, where required (for example, certain cookies)
• Compliance with legal obligations

6. Cookies and Analytics
   We use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, security, performance and analytics.

Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage. Google Analytics may set cookies and collect information such as pages visited, time on site, device and browser data and an IP address. Google provides tools that may allow you to control Google Analytics, including a browser add-on to opt out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Cookie controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

7. How We Disclose Information
   We do not sell personal information.

We may disclose information in the following situations:

A. Service providers and vendors
We may share information with service providers that help us operate the Site, such as:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers
• Content delivery network (CDN) and security providers
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics)

These providers are authorized to process personal information only as needed to provide services to us and are required to protect it.

B. Legal, safety and compliance
We may disclose information if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with law, regulation or legal process
• Respond to lawful requests from public authorities
• Protect rights, safety and security of our users, our business and the public
• Detect and prevent fraud, security incidents and abuse
• Enforce our policies

C. Business transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy or sale of some or all assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

D. With your direction
We may disclose information when you request it or direct us to do so.

8. Data Retention
   We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Respond to you and provide requested information
• Maintain the Site and its security
• Meet legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce our policies

Retention periods vary based on the type of data and how it is used. You may request deletion as described in Section 10.

9. Security
   We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission over the internet or method of storage is completely secure so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
    Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Access or receive a copy of your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing where applicable

How to submit a request
Email support@webhostingservices.co with the subject line “Privacy Request.” Include:

• The email address you used to contact us (if applicable)
• The specific request you are making (access, deletion, correction)
• Your state or country of residence, if relevant

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

11. US State Privacy Notice (California and Other States)
    This section applies to residents of certain US states that provide privacy rights, such as California and other states with comprehensive privacy laws, if we are subject to those laws.

A. Categories of personal information collected
We may collect the categories described in Section 3, including identifiers (such as IP address), contact information and internet or other electronic network activity information (such as browsing and usage data).

B. Purposes for collection and use
We use personal information for the purposes described in Section 4.

C. Disclosures for business purposes
We may disclose personal information to service providers and vendors for the purposes described in Section 7.

D. Sale and sharing
We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

E. Sensitive personal information
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information.

F. Non-discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

12. International Users
    If you access the Site from outside the country where we or our vendors operate, your personal information may be processed in other jurisdictions. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

13. Children’s Privacy
    The Site is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when changes were posted. If we make material changes, we will take reasonable steps to provide notice consistent with applicable law.

15. Contact Us
    Web Hosting Services
    Email: support@webhostingservices.co