Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 12, 2024
1. Introduction
TheVPS ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our VPS hosting services and visit our website. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access our services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us:
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing address
- Payment Information: Credit card details, PayPal account, cryptocurrency wallet addresses
- Technical Data: IP addresses, server configurations, usage logs
- Communication Data: Support tickets, emails, chat transcripts
- Identity Verification: Government ID (when required for fraud prevention)
We automatically collect certain information when you access our services, including device information, browser type, operating system, and usage patterns.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send technical notices, updates, and support messages
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
- Protection: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition
- Consent: With your consent or at your direction
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
- AES-256 encryption for data at rest
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Employee training on data protection practices
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Account data is typically retained for 90 days after account termination.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Objection: Object to processing of your data
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Improve our services and user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some features of our services.
9. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including EU Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Data Protection Officer: [email protected]
Address: 350 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10118, USA