Privacy Policy

Last updated: [DATE]

1. Who We Are

HostEthical ("we", "us") provides domain registration and related services. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why, and your rights regarding it.

2. Information We Collect

• Account & billing data: name, email, phone, address, and payment details you provide.
• Domain registrant data: contact details required to register a domain.
• Technical data: IP address, browser, and usage logs for security and fraud prevention.

3. How We Use Your Data

To provide and manage your domains, process payments, comply with registry/ICANN obligations, prevent fraud, provide support, and send service-related communications.

4. Sharing With Registries & Registrars

To register or transfer a domain, we must share registrant contact data with the relevant registry, registrar, and (where applicable) the public WHOIS/RDAP directory, subject to available privacy protections. Free WHOIS privacy is offered on eligible extensions.

5. Payment Processors

Payments are processed by third-party gateways. We do not store full card numbers on our servers; card data is handled by PCI-compliant processors.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for login sessions and cart functionality, and may use analytics cookies to improve the service. You can control cookies via your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as your account is active and as required to meet legal, tax, and registry obligations.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request access, correction, deletion, or export of your personal data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

9. Contact

Privacy questions? Email [PRIVACY EMAIL] or open a ticket via our support desk.