Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 28, 2025

This privacy notice for bantam.host ("we," "us," or "our") describes how and why we collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your information when you use our static site and file hosting services ("Services"), such as when you:

  • Visit our website at https://bantam.host or any website of ours that links to this privacy notice.
  • Engage with us in other related ways, including sales, marketing, or events.

If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. For questions or concerns, contact us at [email protected].

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

  • What personal information do we process? We may process personal information based on your interactions with our Services, your choices, and the features you use.
  • Do we process sensitive personal information? We do not process sensitive personal information.
  • Do we receive information from third parties? We do not receive information from third parties.
  • How do we process your information? We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, ensure security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.
  • When and with whom do we share personal information? We may share information in specific situations, such as business transfers or with service providers.
  • How do we keep your information safe? We use organizational and technical measures to protect your information, though no system is 100% secure.
  • What are your rights? Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information.
  • How do you exercise your rights? Contact us at [email protected] or visit /contact.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. What Information Do We Collect?
  2. How Do We Process Your Information?
  3. What Legal Bases Do We Rely On to Process Your Information?
  4. When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?
  5. What Is Our Stance on Third-Party Websites?
  6. Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?
  7. How Do We Handle Your Social Logins?
  8. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?
  9. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?
  10. Do We Collect Information from Minors?
  11. What Are Your Privacy Rights?
  12. Controls for Do-Not-Track Features
  13. Do California Residents Have Specific Privacy Rights?
  14. Do Virginia Residents Have Specific Privacy Rights?
  15. Do We Make Updates to This Notice?
  16. How Can You Contact Us About This Notice?
  17. How Can You Review, Update, or Delete the Data We Collect from You?

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

Personal Information You Disclose to Us

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you register for the Services, express interest in our products, participate in activities, or contact us. This may include:

  • Email addresses
  • Names
  • Billing addresses
  • Contact preferences
  • Payment data (e.g., payment instrument number, security code)

All personal information provided must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes. We do not process sensitive personal information.

Payment Data

We collect data necessary to process payments, such as payment instrument numbers, which is stored by our payment processors (e.g., Polar Software). See their privacy policies at https://polar.sh/legal/privacy.

Social Media Login Data

If you register using social media accounts (e.g., Google, Facebook), we may collect profile information like your name and email address, as described in "How Do We Handle Your Social Logins?" below.

Information Automatically Collected

We automatically collect information such as:

  • Log and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage details (e.g., pages viewed, time stamps).
  • Device Data: Information about your device, including IP address, operating system, and browser type.
  • Location Data: Imprecise location data based on your IP address. You can opt out by disabling location settings, but this may affect certain features.

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and security, as detailed in our Cookie Notice.

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

We process your information to:

  • Facilitate account creation and management.
  • Deliver and manage Services.
  • Respond to inquiries and provide support.
  • Send administrative updates (e.g., policy changes).
  • Send service-related communications to help you use our Services (e.g., onboarding guidance, account activity reminders).
  • Process orders and payments.
  • Request feedback.
  • Send marketing communications (with your consent).
  • Analyze usage trends to improve Services.
  • Protect vital interests (e.g., prevent harm).

3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON TO PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

We process your information based on:

  • Consent: When you permit us to use your information for specific purposes (withdrawable at any time).
  • Contract Performance: To fulfill our obligations under the Services or at your request before entering a contract.
  • Legitimate Interests: For business purposes (e.g., improving Services), provided they do not outweigh your rights.
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with laws or legal processes.
  • Vital Interests: To protect your or others' safety.

For EU/UK users (under GDPR/UK GDPR) and Canadian users, we adhere to applicable legal bases, including express or implied consent where required.

4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We may share your information:

  • During business transfers (e.g., mergers, acquisitions).
  • With service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers) under strict privacy agreements.

We do not sell or share personal information for commercial purposes.

5. WHAT IS OUR STANCE ON THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES?

Our Services may link to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Review their policies before sharing information.

6. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?

We use cookies and tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons) to collect and store information for security, analytics, and functionality. See our Cookie Notice for details on how to manage cookie preferences.

7. HOW DO WE HANDLE YOUR SOCIAL LOGINS?

If you log in using social media accounts, we may receive profile information (e.g., name, email) from the provider. We use this only for purposes outlined in this notice. Review the social media provider's privacy policy for their practices.

8. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this notice or as required by law (e.g., tax or accounting obligations). When no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it, or securely store it until deletion is possible.

9. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no system is fully secure, and transmission of information is at your own risk. Access our Services in a secure environment.

10. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

We do not knowingly collect data from or market to individuals under 18. If we learn we have collected such data, we will deactivate the account and delete the information. Contact us at [email protected] if you believe we have collected minor data.

11. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

Depending on your location (e.g., EEA, UK, Canada), you may have rights to:

  • Access and obtain a copy of your personal information.
  • Request correction or deletion.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Request data portability.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or visit /contact. We will respond per applicable laws. You may withdraw consent or opt out of marketing communications at any time. For EEA/UK users, you can complain to your data protection authority.

12. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

We do not currently respond to Do-Not-Track (DNT) signals, as no uniform standard exists. We will update this notice if a standard is adopted.

13. DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?

Under California's "Shine the Light" law, residents can request information about personal data shared for direct marketing (none shared in the past 12 months). Under the CCPA, residents have rights to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and share.
  • Request deletion of personal information.
  • Opt out of sales (not applicable, as we do not sell data).
  • Non-discrimination for exercising rights.

Categories of Personal Information Collected (Past 12 Months):

  • Identifiers: Name, email, IP address, account name (retained as long as you have an account).
  • Customer Records Information: Name, contact information (retained as long as you have an account).
  • Geolocation Data: Imprecise location (retained as long as you have an account).

We do not collect sensitive personal information, biometric data, or other categories listed in the CCPA. Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights.

14. DO VIRGINIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?

Under Virginia's CDPA, residents have rights to:

  • Confirm whether we process their personal data.
  • Access, correct, or delete personal data.
  • Obtain a copy of shared data.
  • Opt out of targeted advertising, sales, or profiling (not applicable, as we do not engage in these).

Contact us at [email protected] or /contact. We respond within 45 days, with possible extensions. If we deny a request, you may appeal by emailing us, and we will respond within 60 days. If denied, you may contact the Virginia Attorney General.

15. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

We may update this notice to comply with laws or reflect changes in our practices. Updates will be indicated by a revised date and effective upon posting. We may notify you of material changes via email or prominent notice.

16. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

Email us at [email protected] or mail us at:

bantam.host

United States

17. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?

To review, update, or delete your personal information, log in to your account, visit /contact, or contact us at [email protected]. We will verify your identity and respond per applicable laws.