1. Introduction
At GratisVPS.net (referred to as "we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. By using our site, you agree to the terms outlined here.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
In accordance with Data Minimization principles, we only collect the minimum information required to provide our services. We do not require real names or physical addresses.
- Email Address: Required to deliver VPS credentials, recovery codes, and critical service notifications.
B. Information Collected Automatically
We automatically collect certain technical information to ensure service stability and security:
- Log Data: IP addresses, browser type, Operating System, referring URLs, and timestamps.
- Device Information: We may collect device identifiers to prevent abuse of our "Free Trial" system.
3. Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements. To comply with Google's Publisher Policies, please note the following:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to your website or other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings.
Cookies & Web Beacons
We use cookies to enhance user experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. However, this may prevent you from using certain features of the GratisVPS dashboard.
4. Data Rights & Global Compliance
GDPR (EEA Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to access, delete, or correct your data. We act as a Data Controller for your account information.
CCPA/CPRA (California Users)
California residents have the right to know what personal data is collected, request deletion, and opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Global Consent (CPRA/GDPR)
We implement a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) to collect and manage user consent for data processing and personalized ads where required by law.
5. Data Security & Law Enforcement
We use SSL encryption and hardware-level firewalls to protect your data. However, we reserve the right to disclose user information (Email/IP) to comply with valid legal processes, subpoenas, or to prevent illegal activity (e.g., DDoS attacks, fraud, or child safety violations) on our network.
6. Contact Information
For data requests or privacy inquiries, please reach out via our official support channels:
- Official Website: GratisVPS.net
- Support Desk: Submit a Ticket