Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 26, 2025
Last Updated: August 26, 2025

HOST51 (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information when you visit our website https://host51.com (the “Site”) or use our services.

By accessing or using our Site or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of data:

  • Identity and Contact Information: Name, email address, billing address, phone number.
  • Payment Information: Payment card or account details (processed securely via third-party providers; HOST51 does not store full payment card details).
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, referral URL, and access times.
  • Usage Data: Information on your interactions with our Site, including pages visited, features used, and time spent.
  • Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected via cookies, pixels, and similar technologies (see Section 4).

2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations and provide services you request.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, maintain security, prevent fraud, and enhance user experience.
  • Consent: For certain activities, such as non-essential cookies and marketing communications.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected data to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve our services.
  • Process payments and manage customer accounts.
  • Communicate updates, service notices, and marketing (with consent where required).
  • Analyze performance and usage trends.
  • Detect, prevent, and address security issues or fraud.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable essential site features.
  • Measure and analyze usage patterns.
  • Store user preferences.
  • Provide tailored content and advertising.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact site functionality.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Payment processors, IT hosting, analytics, and customer support platforms.
  • Legal Authorities: Where required by applicable law or court order.
  • Business Transactions: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored in countries outside your place of residence, including the United States. Where such transfers occur, we implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) in compliance with GDPR and applicable laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Once retention is no longer necessary, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

8. Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • Encryption of data during transmission.
  • Restricted access to personal data.
  • Regular monitoring and testing of systems.

Despite these safeguards, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

9. Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach, we will promptly notify affected individuals and relevant supervisory authorities, where legally required, in accordance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data where legally permissible.
  • Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data.
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to processing for legitimate interests or marketing.
  • Opt-Out (CCPA): Request that your personal information not be sold or shared (HOST51 does not sell personal information).

To exercise your rights, contact us at john@mailbox10.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover such data has been collected, we will promptly delete it.

12. Severability

If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of California, United States. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of San Joaquin County, California.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

HOST51
1231 N Main St., Unit 1002
Manteca, CA 95336
Email: john@mailbox10.com

16. Revision History

  • August 26, 2025 – Initial publication of Privacy Policy.