ValueVPS is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (www.ico.gov.uk) and is registered as a Data Controller. This means that we must comply with the regulations of the Data Protection Act. The Data Protection Act gives you the right to know what information is held about you, and sets out rules to make sure that this information is handled properly.
| Your privacy is important to us. We want you to feel comfortable using ValueVPS's services. Because we gather certain types of information about the users of ValueVPS's services, we feel you should fully understand what information we gather and how we use that information. What Information Does ValueVPS Gather? When you register for a ValueVPS account, ValueVPS obtains contact information, such as your name, address, and phone number, as well as payment information, such as your credit card number. When you use ValueVPS's service, our systems record information about your session, such as the dates and times of use, and the specific Internet address assigned to you. ValueVPS also tracks requests you make for information on ValueVPS products and services, and responses you provide to ValueVPS surveys. Finally, ValueVPS keeps records of your payment history and communications you have with ValueVPS support. Except in extraordinary circumstances (when we receive a court order, to protect the company's rights or property, or in emergencies where someone's safety is at risk), ValueVPS does not keep track of what sites you visit when you are using the service. What Does ValueVPS Do With This Information? ValueVPS uses the information it gathers in order to provide you with the best online experience possible. As you might expect, contact information is used to contact you concerning your account and our company. Payment information is used to validate your identity and to bill you for the services and products you order. Information on your online sessions is used to allocate system resources and to ensure compliance with ValueVPS's Terms and Conditions of Use. Information on your communications with ValueVPS support is used to address the issues raised by your communications. In addition, ValueVPS regularly sends out mailings regarding the operation of its service and other goods and services that it believes may be of interest to you. ValueVPS reserves the right to send bulletins and other important information regarding the service at its discretion. Does ValueVPS Share Subscriber Information With Third Parties? ValueVPS will not share or disclose information regarding its subscribers except (i) when we receive legal process such as a court order; (ii) when reasonably necessary to protect the company's rights or property; or (iii) in emergencies where someone's safety is at risk. You should be aware, however, that any information that you disclose in a public space such as a chat room, bulletin board, or personal Web site, Network Solutions domain registration is freely available to anyone else visiting that space. ValueVPS cannot safeguard any personally identifiable information you disclose in these locations, nor can it ensure that information you voluntarily supply to third parties remains private. Please review the privacy policies of third party sites you frequent to ensure that your privacy preferences are respected. How Can I Correct or Update the Information? To request a copy of the contact ValueVPS has on your account, send an e-mail request tosupport@valuevps.co.uk You may correct that information as appropriate by returning a message to the same address. Please keep in mind that under ValueVPS's Terms and Conditions of Use, subscribers are required to provide ValueVPS with current contact and billing information. ValueVPS may require a copy of a government issued form of identification before disclosing billing information or before making changes to the billing or contact information on an account. What Happens to the Information if I Leave ValueVPS? If you ever leave ValueVPS, ValueVPS will normally delete your personally identifiable account information twelve months after the account is cancelled, unless we are under a legal obligation to retain it. We preserve account information for this short period of time in the event you wish to reactivate your account and retain your previous e-mail address. However, in the event of any accounting irregularities, ValueVPS reserves the right to retain your contact and billing information as necessary to resolve the matter. Changes to This Policy and Questions About Privacy ValueVPS reserves the right to make changes to this policy. Those changes will become effective 30 days after notice of them is posted here. If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please send them via e-mail to support@valuevps.co.uk. |
