VietHosting's information privacy policy
VietHosting is committed to securing customer information provided during registration and data stored on our Hosting, VPS, and Dedicated Server services. This policy explains our core principles.
VietHosting deeply respects our Customers' privacy and is committed to the comprehensive protection of personal information provided by Customers upon registration, as well as all data stored on our service systems.
By accessing this website and using VietHosting's services, Customers acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to all terms outlined in this Privacy Policy, along with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
1. Purpose and Scope of Information Collection
When Customers register for services at VietHosting, we will collect the necessary personal information to set up accounts, provide services, and comply with legal regulations. This information includes:
- Basic Personal Information: Full Name.
- Identification Information (if required): National ID or Passport number.
- Contact Information: Contact Address, a valid Phone Number, and a valid Email Address.
- Organizational Information (if a business): Full company name, Tax ID, and Billing Address.
We collect this information primarily for account management, transaction processing, service improvement, and customer communication.
2. Scope of Information Use
VietHosting is committed to using Customer information responsibly and for the primary purpose of providing, maintaining, and improving our services. Specifically, your information will be used to:
3. Customer Data Security
- VietHosting will not access, modify, or disclose your data without your explicit consent, except when required by competent legal authorities or to resolve urgent technical issues.
- Data backups are used solely for data recovery at your request or in case of system failure.
- You have full control over and responsibility for your passwords. We will only access your account upon your specific support request and with the credentials you provide.
- VietHosting is not liable for data loss due to customer mismanagement. You are fully responsible for the legality and content of your data stored on our systems.
4. Information Retention Period
Your personal information is stored securely for the duration of your service usage. It will be retained until your account is terminated (by your request, expiration, or violation) or upon your formal written request for deletion, subject to any minimum retention periods required by law.
5. Your Rights to Your Personal Information
You have the right to manage your personal information in the following ways:
- Access, review, and modify your personal information at any time via the Client Area.
- Contact our support team at support@viethosting.com for assistance with any information changes you cannot perform yourself.
6. Customer Responsibilities in Protecting Information
- Provide complete and accurate information during registration and use of services.
- Manage and secure your login credentials and not share them with unauthorized parties.
- Immediately notify VietHosting of any suspected unauthorized access or other security breaches.
- Ensure your registered email address and phone number are always active and up-to-date for receiving important communications.
7. Links to External Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We advise you to review their policies before providing any personal information.
8. Updates to this Privacy Policy
VietHosting reserves the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time. All changes are effective immediately upon being posted on our website. Your continued use of our services constitutes your acceptance of the new terms. We will endeavor to notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our homepage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions and Essential Knowledge about VietHosting Services
The Terms of Service (ToS) is a legally binding agreement between a service provider and a user (the customer). This document details the rights, duties, and responsibilities that both parties must adhere to throughout their use of the service.
- Main Purpose:
The purpose of a ToS is to create a clear legal framework that protects the interests of both the provider and the customer, while also preventing abuse or misuse of the service.
- Common Components:
A comprehensive ToS document typically includes regulations on: account responsibilities, payment and renewal policies, prohibited activities, resource usage rules, and the provider's limitation of liability.
Terms of Service at VietHosting
By registering for and using VietHosting's services, you must read and agree to all of our terms. Compliance with these regulations is mandatory.
- Customer's Obligations:
You are responsible for providing accurate information, securing your account credentials, and using our services only for lawful purposes, without violating our regulations on content and prohibited actions.
- VietHosting's Rights and Responsibilities:
We commit to providing services as described, supporting our customers, and protecting their information. We also reserve the right to suspend or terminate services if a customer is found to be in violation of the stated terms.
This is an important legal document that governs the responsibilities between you and VietHosting. Please read the full document carefully at: Terms of Service.
A Refund Policy is a set of rules or a commitment from a service provider that dictates the circumstances, conditions, and procedures under which customers can request a refund for money they have paid for a product or service.
- Main Purpose:
This policy is created to protect consumer rights, giving customers peace of mind when purchasing and trying out services. It also demonstrates the provider's confidence in the quality of their own products.
- Common Components:
A clear refund policy typically includes: the timeframe for requesting a refund (e.g., 7 days, 30 days), a list of eligible and non-eligible services, and any accompanying conditions (e.g., the product was not abused).
Our Refund Policy at VietHosting
To ensure customer satisfaction and trust, VietHosting implements a clear and transparent refund policy:
- 07-Day Money-Back Guarantee:
We apply a 07-day refund policy for new registration orders of the following services if you are not satisfied with the quality: Web Hosting, Reseller Hosting, KVM VPS, and Large VPS.
- Non-Refundable Services:
The refund policy does not apply to services of a specific nature or with non-recoverable costs, such as: Domain Names, Software Licenses, Dedicated Servers, and Server Colocation.
To understand all the rules, conditions, and procedures for requesting a refund, please refer to our official document at: Refund Policy.
For Hosting services at VietHosting, customer data is backed up periodically, both daily and weekly. Thus, the system retains a total of 2 backup copies.
The daily backup (around 3:00-5:00 AM) is used for same-day data recovery needs.
The weekly backup (early week, around 3:00-5:00 AM) is used for weekly recovery or if the daily backup is unusable.
To ensure our clients do not miss renewal notices, we follow a specific process for handling expired services:
- Before Expiration: The system automatically sends renewal reminder emails 10 days, 7 days, and 1 day in advance.
- On the Expiration Date: The service will be suspended if it has not been successfully renewed.
- After Expiration: Your data will be retained by us for an additional 7 days.
- 7 Days After Expiration: If the service is still not renewed, all data will be permanently deleted. VietHosting is not responsible for any data loss due to late payment.
A Hosting account may be suspended for one of the following main reasons:
- Late Payment: The service has expired and has not been successfully renewed.
- Resource Over-usage: Exceeding the limits specified in your hosting plan (e.g., disk space, bandwidth, CPU, RAM).
- Terms of Service Violation: Engaging in prohibited activities such as distributing malware, sending spam emails, or storing infringing content. For details, please see our Terms of Service.
For your reference, the main resource parameters applied to each Shared Hosting account include:
- RAM: 2 GB
- CPU Core: 2 Cores
- Disk I/O: 100 MB/s
- IOPS: 4096
- Entry Processes: 75
- Number of Processes: 150
*Note: These are the minimum parameters. Actual resource limits depend on the specific hosting plan you have subscribed to.
If your account is suspended, please contact our technical support team for detailed information and steps for resolution.
Yes, we have a 07-day money-back guarantee. VietHosting is committed to customer satisfaction. We offer a refund policy within 07 days from the registration date for eligible services, allowing you to confidently experience our service quality.
Refund Terms and Conditions
- Eligible Services:
The refund policy applies to new registration orders for the following services: Web Hosting, Reseller Hosting, KVM VPS, and Large VPS. This policy does not apply to renewals, service upgrades, domain names, or software licenses.
- Conditions for a Refund:
Your refund request must be formally submitted through the client area within 07 days of service activation. Your service must not have violated any terms in our Terms of Service.
- Policy Exceptions:
We require you to provide a specific and reasonable reason for the refund request. VietHosting reserves the right to deny a refund if we detect signs of policy abuse (e.g., using the service for illicit activities like spamming, which damages the IP reputation, and then requesting a refund).
To understand all regulations, scope of application, and non-refundable cases, please refer to our full legal documents at: Refund Policy and Terms of Service.
Customer information collection is a necessary activity for online service providers. The main purposes are to verify identity, fulfill contracts, and comply with current legal regulations. The information is generally categorized into two main types:
- Contact & Payment Information:
This includes basic information such as full name, email, phone number, and address to manage accounts, send service notifications, and process payment transactions.
- Identification & Legal Information:
This includes information such as a National ID number or Tax Code. The collection of this information is often mandatory under the laws of many countries, including Vietnam, for the purpose of managing, registering specific types of services, and issuing valid financial invoices.
Our Information Collection Policy at VietHosting
At VietHosting, we only collect information that is strictly necessary to provide you with our services professionally and in compliance with the law:
- What We Collect:
Upon registration, you will need to provide: Full Name, Contact Address, Email, and Phone Number. For certain services or for invoicing purposes, we will require a National ID / Passport number (for individuals) or Company Information and Tax Code (for organizations).
- How We Use It:
Your information is used to: authenticate and fulfill the service contract; register services like domain names; issue VAT invoices in accordance with Tax authorities' regulations; send important service-related announcements, and provide support when needed.
- Our Privacy Commitment:
All your information is kept confidential according to our Privacy Policy. We do not share this information with any third parties, except as clearly stipulated in our policy or as required by law.
Yes, the security of your data is a top priority at VietHosting. We are committed to protecting data at the infrastructure level; however, comprehensive security requires cooperation and the implementation of security measures from both sides. This is based on a shared responsibility model:
- VietHosting's Responsibility:
We are responsible for security at the physical and network infrastructure level. This includes protecting servers from unauthorized physical access, ensuring security at the Data Center, and maintaining a stable and secure network.
- Your Responsibility:
You are responsible for security at the application and data level. This includes using strong passwords, keeping your website's source code and plugins updated, managing user permissions, and implementing your own backup policy, especially for VPS and Dedicated Server services.
Specific Security and Backup Policies at VietHosting
Based on the principle above, our access and backup policies are clearly defined for each service:
- For Shared Hosting (cPanel / DirectAdmin):
We automatically maintain 2 backup copies: the most recent daily backup and the most recent weekly backup. The purpose of this is to facilitate quick restoration upon your request or in the event of a hardware failure. Your data remains confidential, and we do not interfere without your consent.
- For VPS and Dedicated Servers:
You have full highest-level administrative access (root / Administrator) and are entirely responsible for your data. VietHosting does not perform automatic backups for these services, unless you have a separate contract or subscribe to a dedicated backup service.
- General Commitment:
VietHosting is committed to not accessing, modifying, or monitoring your data across all services. We only access your server when we receive a technical support request and login credentials directly from you, or as required by competent legal authorities.
To better understand our regulations regarding security, data loss, and force majeure events, please refer to our legal documents: Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Your registration information is retained from the time you create an account until you discontinue service use and request account deletion. Data on servers (Hosting, VPS, Server) will adhere to the Terms of Service and may be deleted upon non-renewal or violation.
You can update your information through the client management portal at https://clients.viethosting.com or request modifications by emailing support@viethosting.com.
You are responsible for providing accurate registration information, securing your login credentials, and managing your service accounts. You are also responsible for the data stored on the server and must immediately notify VietHosting of any unauthorized access. Ensure your contact email and phone number are always active.
The VietHosting website may contain links to other websites for reference. However, we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of websites not managed by VietHosting (https://viethosting.com).