Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ITM Nord AS ("we," "our," or "us") operates TakeHost, a web hosting service provider. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services at takehost.biz.

Privacy is our core value. We operate our own network infrastructure specifically to ensure we have complete control over your data and can guarantee that it is never accessed, shared, or used by third parties. Your privacy is not just a policy for us—it's the foundation of our service.

2. Information We Collect

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information exclusively for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our hosting services
• Process payments and manage billing
• Provide customer support and technical assistance
• Monitor service performance and security (to protect your services)
• Send essential service-related communications only
• Comply with legal obligations when required by law

We will NEVER: Use your data for marketing, sell your data to third parties, share your data with advertisers, track your online behavior, or use your data for any purpose not directly related to providing you with hosting services.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We will NEVER sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information with third parties. Your data is yours alone. We may only disclose information in the following extremely limited circumstances:

• When legally required by a valid court order or law enforcement request
• To protect against imminent harm to our services or other users
• With your explicit written consent for a specific purpose

We do NOT share data with marketing companies, analytics providers, advertisers, or any other third parties. We operate our own infrastructure specifically to avoid any need for third-party data sharing.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Account information is typically retained for the duration of your service agreement plus applicable legal retention periods.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent where applicable

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal essential cookies only for basic website functionality and user authentication. We do NOT use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies. We do not track your browsing behavior or use third-party tracking services. You have full control over cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in Norway and other countries where we operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Information