Effective Date: September 12, 2025
At Windows-VPS.org, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
- Messages and inquiries submitted through contact forms
- Newsletter subscription preferences
- Comments and reviews on our website
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:
- IP address and location information
- Browser type and version
- Operating system information
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website information
- Device information and screen resolution
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our website and services
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To send newsletters and promotional content (with your consent)
- To improve our website content and user experience
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- To prevent fraud and ensure website security
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
3.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
3.2 Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may collect information:
- Google Analytics for website analytics
- Affiliate tracking systems
- Social media plugins
- Email marketing platforms
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale
- Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against:
- Unauthorized access or disclosure
- Accidental loss or destruction
- Malicious attacks and data breaches
- Unlawful processing
• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Data backup and recovery procedures
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing your information
- Objection: Object to certain types of processing
- Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for specific processing activities
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Generally:
- Contact form submissions: 2 years
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- Website analytics: 26 months
- Legal compliance records: As required by law
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, including:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Adequacy decisions by regulatory authorities
- Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending email notifications for significant changes
11. Contact Information
Data Protection Officer
Email: [email protected]
For general inquiries: [email protected]
Response time: Within 30 days of receiving your request
12. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents
- Other applicable local privacy laws
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.