Privacy Policy for Host-me
At Host-me, accessible at host-me.ca, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors.
This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by host-me and how we use it.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us through email at [email protected].
This privacy policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collected in host-me.
During your reservation process with Host-me, we use text messages communication for specific reminders (precheckin registration, noise alert) to sahre important information. You can always optout to receive text message by replying STOP.
This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.
Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Information we collect
The personal information that you are asked to provide, and the reasons why you are asked to provide it, will be made clear to you at the point we ask you to provide your personal information. If you contact us directly, we may receive additional information about you such as your name, email address, phone number, the contents of the message and/or attachments you may send us, and any other information you may choose to provide.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our website
- Improve, personalize, and expand our website
- Understand and analyze how you use our website
- Develop new products, services, features, and functionality
- Communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners, including for customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating to the website, and for marketing and promotional purposes
- Send you emails
- Find and prevent fraud
Log Files
host-me follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this as part of hosting services' analytics. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.
Cookies and Web Beacons
Like any other website, host-me uses ‘cookies'. These cookies are used to store information including visitors' preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users' experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors' browser type and/or other information.
CCPA Privacy Policy (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)
Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to:
Request that a business that collects a consumer's personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected about consumers.
Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer that a business has collected.
Request that a business that sells a consumer's personal data, not sell the consumer's personal data.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
GDPR Privacy Policy (Data Protection Rights)
We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:
The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.
The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request that we complete the information you believe is incomplete.
The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
Children's Information
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity.
host-me does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
Privacy Policy for SMS Messaging
Introduction
Host-Me (referred to as "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users’ personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share information in relation to our SMS messaging services. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our SMS messaging services:
Personal Information: This includes your name, phone number, and any other information you provide to us voluntarily.
Message Content: The content of SMS messages sent to and from our platform, including any attachments or metadata.
Technical Information: Information about your interactions with our messaging services, such as timestamps, message delivery status, and device identifiers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
To facilitate SMS communications between you and your contacts.
To deliver and improve our messaging services.
To respond to user inquiries or requests.
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
We send only reminder in case you did not fill in your precheckin form. Maximum is one text mesage per day.
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist in providing SMS messaging services, such as telecommunications carriers.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or other legal processes.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. User Rights
You have the following rights regarding your information:
Access and Correction: You can request access to the information we hold about you and ask for corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving SMS messages by replying "STOP" to any message or contacting us directly.
Data Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
6. Retention of Information
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Message content is retained for a limited period to facilitate delivery and troubleshooting, after which it is deleted.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our SMS messaging services, please contact us at:
Host-Me
+1-514-369-1667