LAST MODIFIED: 2 December 2024

This Privacy Agreement (“Agreement”) describes how we, HOSTPATER TECHNOLOGIES (“we”, “us”, “our”), collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access or use our services, including our websites and mobile applications (collectively referred to as “Sites”). By using our Sites, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Agreement. We are dedicated to fulfilling our obligations under all applicable global data privacy laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’), the California Consumer Privacy Act (‘CCPA’), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (‘VCDPA’), and the Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), along with any provincial laws that are substantially similar.

Please read this Agreement carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

①Contact details: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address；

②login and account information, including unique user ID and password;

③personal details including date of birth and purchase history；

④Personal preferences: Wish list, marketing preferences, subscription choices;

⑤Demographic information: Age, gender, location (if provided).

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our Sites, we may automatically collect certain information using technologies such as cookies, web beacons, and server logs. This information may include:

①Log data: Your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, date and time of visits, and other browsing activity on our Sites；

②Device information: Device type, operating system, mobile network information, and device identifiers.

1.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:

①Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Google) if you use these services to log into our Sites or connect with us；

②Business partners or other third parties that help us provide services or offer promotions.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide Services and Process Transactions, We use your information to:

①Where you have asked us to do so, or consented to us doing so;；

②Provide customer support and respond to inquiries；

③Manage your account and preferences；

2.2 For Marketing and Promotional Purposes

We may use your information to:

①Send you marketing communications, newsletters, and updates on products or services we think may interest you；

②Conduct surveys, promotions, or contests；

③Personalize your experience on our Sites based on your preferences and browsing activity.

2.3 To Improve Our Services

We use data to improve our Sites, services, and user experience, including:

①Analyzing usage trends, preferences, and interactions on our Sites;

②Conducting research to enhance our services and products.

2.4 Legal Compliance and Protection

We may use your information:

①To comply with legal obligations or respond to subpoenas, legal requests, or court orders;

②To protect our legal rights or defend against legal claims;

③To prevent fraud or unlawful activities and ensure the security of our Sites.

3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

3.1 We value your trust and are committed to safeguarding your privacy. To ensure transparency, we want you to understand when and with whom we may share your personal information and the data we collect about you. We do not share your personal information with any third parties except as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

3.2 We may disclose your personal information to trusted third-party service providers who assist us in providing the products and services you use, as well as in the operation and maintenance of our Sites. These third parties may include companies that help us with:

①Managing customer databases;

②Sending email communications;

③Conducting direct marketing and data collection;

④Providing data storage and analysis;

④Preventing fraud;

⑤Offering customer support.

3.3 Providing other services necessary to support our business operations and maximize our services

3.4 We require all third-party service providers to agree to strict confidentiality terms and use your personal information solely for the purposes outlined above.

3.5 In the event we seek investors, or undergo a business transition such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your personal information may be shared as part of the transaction process. If such a transaction occurs, your personal information could be transferred as one of the assets involved.

3.6 Additionally, we may disclose your personal information if we are legally required to do so, such as in response to a subpoena or legal process. We may also disclose your information to cooperate with law enforcement investigations, protect against misuse or unauthorized access of our Sites, defend against legal claims, and protect the rights, property, or safety of our users, the public, or ourselves.

4. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

4.1 Our Sites use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

①Remember your preferences and settings;

②Analyze website traffic and usage patterns;

③Improve user experience and personalize content.

4.2 You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of our Sites may not function properly without cookies.

5. DATA SECURITY

5.1 We take reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative precautions to protect the personal information we collect. This includes:

①Using encryption technologies for secure transmission of sensitive information;

②Implementing access control systems to limit who can access your personal data;

③Regularly updating security systems to protect against unauthorized access or breaches.

5.2 However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed 100% secure. By using our Sites, you acknowledge that we cannot guarantee the security of your information and that you transmit personal information at your own risk.

6. DATA RETENTION AND YOUR RIGHTS

6.1 Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Agreement, unless a longer retention period is required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

6.2 Your Rights

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

①Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you;

②Right to Rectification: You can correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we have about you;

③Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal information under certain conditions;

④Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing;

⑤Right to Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another service provider in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Sites may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to the information collected by us. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY AGREEMENT

We may update this Privacy Agreement from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting a notice on our Sites or by sending an email to the contact address you have provided. The date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of this page.

9.California Privacy Disclosures (CA Disclosures)

These California Privacy Disclosures (the “CA Disclosures”) supplement the information provided in our Privacy Policy and apply solely to individual residents of the State of California (“consumers” or”you”). These disclosures provide additional details on how we collect, use, disclose, and process personal information of California residents, both online and offline, in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”).

Unless otherwise stated, the terms used in these CA Disclosures have the same meanings as defined in our Privacy Policy or as otherwise defined in the CCPA. For the purposes of these disclosures, "personal information" is defined by the CCPA and does not include information that is publicly available, has been de-identified, or aggregated in such a way that it cannot be reasonably linked to you, or information excluded from the scope of the CCPA.

9.1 Your Rights Under the CCPA

As a California resident, you may have the following rights under the CCPA, subject to certain legal limitations:

1. Right to Know

You have the right to request the following information about your personal information that we have collected, used, or disclosed over the past 12 months (upon verification of your identity):

①The specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you;

②The categories of personal information we have collected about you;

③The categories of sources from which we obtained your personal information;

④The categories of personal information that we have disclosed to third parties for business purposes, and the categories of recipients to whom this information was disclosed;

⑤The categories of personal information we have sold, along with the categories of third parties to whom the information was sold;

⑥The business or commercial purposes for collecting or selling your personal information.

2. Right to Request Deletion

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected, subject to certain exceptions. Please note that if you request the deletion of your information, we may not be able to provide you with access to certain services, and we will notify you if that is the case.

3. Right to Opt-Out of Personal Information Sales

You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information to third parties, either now or in the future.

9.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request to ensure the protection of your privacy.

9.3 This section ensures California residents are informed about their rights and how they can exercise them under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Let me know if you need any further revisions!

10.CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Agreement, or if you wish to update your personal information or exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:Email: [email protected].

By using our Sites, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Agreement. If you do not agree with any part of this Agreement, you should not use our Sites.