Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

HostPedia, LLC, with registered offices at 4 Peddlers Row #1085, Newark, DE 19702, United States (hereinafter "HostPedia", "we", or "our"), is committed to protecting the privacy and security of its users' personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit or use the HostsPedia.com platform.

By accessing and using the HostsPedia.com platform, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. Please read this document carefully before using our services.

2. Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our platform, we may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Identification data: first name, last name, email address — when you register an account, subscribe to a newsletter, or submit a contact form.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, referring page — collected automatically through standard browsing technologies.
• Usage data: pages visited, session duration, actions taken on the platform, interactions with site elements.

We do not collect financial data (card numbers, bank accounts) as we do not process payments directly on the platform. Data published on the platform regarding hosting providers is added and managed exclusively by the HostsPedia.com team, not by users or customers.

3. How We Use Collected Data

Personal data collected is used for the following purposes:

• Providing and improving platform services
• Personalizing the browsing experience and displaying relevant content
• Communicating with you (responses to inquiries, notifications, newsletter)
• Analyzing traffic and user behavior to optimize the platform
• Preventing fraud and ensuring platform security
• Complying with applicable legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

The processing of your personal data is based on the following legal grounds, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Consent: for sending marketing communications and the use of certain cookies.
• Legitimate interest: for improving the platform, analyzing traffic, and preventing fraud.
• Performance of a contract: for providing the services you have requested.
• Legal obligation: for complying with applicable regulations.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

HostsPedia.com uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookie categories used include:

• Essential cookies: required for the proper functioning of the platform (session, authentication, preferences).
• Analytical cookies: help us understand how the platform is used (Google Analytics or similar tools).
• Marketing cookies: used to display relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
• Third-party cookies: placed by our partners (affiliate networks, analytics service providers).

You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

6. Sharing Data with Third Parties

HostsPedia.com does not sell, trade, or transfer your personal data to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Trusted service providers: who assist us in operating the platform (hosting, analytics, email services) and who are contractually bound to maintain data confidentiality.
• Legal obligations: where disclosure is required to comply with applicable law, a court order, or a request from competent authorities.
• Protection of rights: to protect the rights, property, or safety of HostPedia, LLC, our users, or the public.

7. Data Retention Period

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law:

• Account data: for the duration of the account and 30 days following deletion.
• Technical and usage data: up to 26 months.
• Communication data (email): 3 years from the last interaction.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15): you may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification (Art. 16): you may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure (Art. 17): you may request deletion of your personal data (the "right to be forgotten").
• Right to data portability (Art. 20): you may request the transfer of your data in a structured format.
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18): you may request that we limit how we process your data.
• Right to object (Art. 21): you may object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7): at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration. Connections to our platform are encrypted via SSL/TLS. However, no method of electronic transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of transmitted data.

10. Protection of Minors

HostsPedia.com is not directed at persons under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you discover that a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us so that we may delete it immediately.

11. Supervisory Authority

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the provisions of the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Romanian National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP):

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be published on this page with the updated date noted. We recommend checking this page regularly.

13. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, you may contact us at: