Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
Last Updated: August 1, 2025
At HostBite, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services. We comply with applicable privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Who We Are
HostBite is a web hosting company based in Ohio, United States. We offer services such as VPS hosting, App hosting, and Java hosting. This policy applies to all users who interact with our website and services.
2. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
We collect the following personal data:
- Name
- Email address
- Billing address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)
b. Technical Information
We automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device and operating system
- Pages visited and access timestamps
- Referring URLs
c. Account & Usage Data
- Login timestamps
- User-created content and uploaded data (including apps or files hosted on our servers)
d. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies to personalize content, track performance, and improve functionality. Tracking tools such as Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel may be introduced in the future, and this policy will be updated accordingly.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
- Create and manage your account
- Provide, maintain, and improve hosting services
- Process transactions and send invoices
- Provide customer support
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share data with:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
- Service providers assisting with infrastructure, analytics, or customer support
- Legal authorities, when required by law
All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.
5. Data Storage and Security
We store your data securely using:
- Encrypted communication (SSL/TLS)
- Firewalled server environments
- Access control and monitoring systems
We retain user data only as long as necessary for legal and business purposes.
6. Your Rights
If you are located in the EU, California, or other jurisdictions with privacy laws, you have rights including:
- Accessing your data
- Correcting or updating information
- Deleting your data
- Objecting to processing or requesting portability
- Filing a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: support@hostbite.org
7. International Data Transfers
We accept users globally. Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure such transfers meet applicable legal standards.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for individuals aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact:
HostBite
Email: support@hostbite.org
Location: Ohio, United States