Last updated: September 11, 2025
At Hostvix, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our website (https://hostvix.com).
By using our site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We strive to minimize the collection of personal data. However, when you interact with Hostvix, the following information may be collected:
- Personal Information You Provide:
- When leaving comments, contacting us, or subscribing to updates, you may provide your name, email address, or other contact details.
- Automatically Collected Information:
- Like most websites, we may collect limited technical data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and referral URL.
- This data is primarily used for site security, analytics, and troubleshooting.
- Cookies & Tracking:
- We use essential cookies to ensure the proper functioning of the site.
- We avoid invasive tracking, but some cookies may be set by third-party services (e.g., affiliate partners).
2. Comments
When visitors leave comments on Hostvix:
- We collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string (to help spam detection).
- An anonymized string created from your email address (hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. After approval, your profile picture is publicly visible next to your comment.
- Comments are moderated to protect against spam and abuse.
3. Affiliate Links
Hostvix participates in affiliate marketing programs.
- Some links on this site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
- These links are provided at no additional cost to you.
- Third-party affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals for commission purposes. We do not control these cookies, but you can manage or disable them in your browser settings.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected to:
- Improve and maintain our website and services
- Respond to inquiries or feedback
- Monitor and prevent abusive activity (e.g., spam or fraud)
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services to operate our website, such as:
- Web hosting providers (to run our WordPress site)
- Affiliate networks (for referral tracking)
- Analytics tools (minimal, privacy-oriented where possible)
- Spam detection services (such as Akismet for WordPress comments)
Each third-party service has its own privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies.
6. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
We may use cookies for:
- Site functionality (login sessions, comment preferences, etc.)
- Affiliate tracking (through third-party programs)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly.
7. Data Retention
- Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely so that we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- If you contact us directly, we may retain your correspondence for reference.
- Non-essential logs and technical data are retained only as long as necessary for security and analysis.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws (such as GDPR in the EU or CCPA in California), including the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections or updates
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Restrict or object to certain data processing
- Withdraw consent for optional data use
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your data, including secure connections (HTTPS) and regular updates to our WordPress installation and plugins. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.
10. Children’s Privacy
Hostvix is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the “Last updated” date revised accordingly.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
Hostvix
Email: support@hostvix.com
Website: https://hostvix.com