Privacy Policy
- Introduction
Data Protection is a matter of trust and importance to us. WhoisTrustee.com limited (“WhoisTrustee”) respects the privacy of its customers and visitors of its websites ("Users") and is committed to protecting their personal information. WhoisTrustee wants to ensure that the Users understand how WhoisTrustee will and will not use the information they entrust to WhoisTrustee.
This Policy describes WhoisTrustee's general principles for the collection and use of information of Users at WhoisTrustee's Websites. This Privacy Policy is based on applicable privacy laws. WhoisTrustee shall only use Users' personal data in the manner set out in this Policy and the applicable laws. WhoisTrustee takes reasonable precautions to avoid loss, misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration or destruction of the data provided.
By visiting any of the WhoisTrustee websites, Users hereby consent to the provisions set forth in this Privacy Policy. WhoisTrustee encourages each User to read this Policy to understand their rights. Users should not hesitate to contact WhoisTrustee for further information hereinafter at DomainAdmin@WHOIStrustee.com. - Data collected and processed
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Log files
When a User visits a WhoisTrustee Website, a WhoisTrustee Webserver collects basic User information that includes the domain of their ISP, the IP address, the browser type and version, the operating system of the computer/device, the access date/time, and the WhoisTrustee Website URLs that the user visited. The data collected does not personally identify the User except to prevent fraud or abuse of the system.WhoisTrustee only uses Log files for its own statistical analysis, to diagnose problems with its server and to administer its site and products. WhoisTrustee reserves the right, to reviewthe log files of any User suspected of using a WhoisTrustee website illegally and/or contrary to WhoisTrustee's Policies.
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Collected Data
When a User signs up for WhoisTrustee’s offered services, they provide WhoisTrustee with their contact information. Contact information typically includes the User's name, address, telephone number and E-Mail address. Furthermore, the User agrees to WhoisTrustee's Policies, including the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By submitting the data, the User constitutes consent to the use of the information for the purposes stated in this Policy. As part of the payment processes, Users also provide WhoisTrustee with payment information that will only be used for payment and billing purposes.
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Communication
When a User contacts with WhoisTrustee via email or by other means of electronic communications, WhoisTrustee may retain the content or information provided by the User in order to support and respond to inquiries and/or to improve WhoisTrustee's services, content, products and Internet brand.
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Minors' Privacy
WhoisTrustee does not offer or allow use of its products or services to any individual under the age of 18 (“Minor”). Minors to be customers of WhoisTrustee must have permission from a parent or guardian by having their parent or guardian accept the Agreements on behalf of the Minor.
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Cookies
WhoisTrustee uses cookies to enable its systems to detect a User's device and to provide features to them. Users must read the Cookie Policy for more information on how cookies are used to save the preference of a User.
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Log files
- Use of personal information/data
WhoisTrustee does not trade, rent or sell the personal information of any User to third parties or organisations.
- WhoisTrustee Services
WhoisTrustee uses the contact information provided by a User to establish and tailor its service for that specific User. WhoisTrustee uses payment information for payment processing purposes only. It creates and maintains other information such as customer account status, choice of services, and customer logs in the normal course of providing service. Please note that WhoisTrustee may use the information collected to direct notices, such as communications about purchases and changes to its terms, conditions and policies.
- Newsletter
- With a User's consent, WhoisTrustee may provide them with general information that may be of interest to the User. The general information is provided at WhoisTrustee's sole discretion and delivered through its newsletter, which may contain details about WhoisTrustee's services, product offerings or other services from business affiliates, as well as, important information regarding a User's account or services. To receive the newsletter, a User needs to hold a valid and working email address. WhoisTrustee may request additional confirmation from a User to ensure that the User is the registered owner of the email address. To prevent misuse of User email addresses, Users may receive a confirmation mail containing a link to the final registration (double optin) of an email address with a User's WhoisTrustee account. At the User's discretion, the User can unsubscribe to the Newsletter by either emailing WhoisTrustee or clicking the provided unsubscribe link at the end of each newsletter version.
- WhoisTrustee may also use User data to provide the User with system information or information about new or upgraded products through the Newsletter.
- Affiliates
Affiliates are entities controlled by WhoisTrustee. Affiliates also include entities where WhoisTrustee has controlling or common control. In order to provide its Services, WhoisTrustee may share a User's personal information with its affiliates as reasonably necessary. WhoisTrustee's trusted affiliates are responsible for processing or handling some of the information WhoisTrustee receives, such as the fulfillment of domain name registrations. Those affiliates are not authorized to use such information for purposes beyond those specified by WhoisTrustee and are required to preserve the confidentiality with which WhoisTrustee treats such information.
- Links
WhoisTrustee's Websites may provide links to third party Websites that may be maintained by companies not affiliates of WhoisTrustee. Therefore, WhoisTrustee is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such third party Websites. Users are encouraged to understand the risks and use caution when navigating through to a third party via a link provided by WhoisTrustee. In particular, WhoisTrustee recommends that Users view the privacy policy posted for each website and confirm the respective website's policies. This Privacy Policy solely applies to information collected by WhoisTrustee.
- Google Analytics
WhoisTrustee uses Google Analytics for analytic purposes. More specifically, Google Analytics uses “cookies”( for information on Cookies see: Cookie Policy) to help the website analyze how users use the site. By doing so, a cookie will be stored on the Users' device. The information generated by the cookie about Users' use of the website (including their IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on its servers in the United States. Users’ IP address from Members of the European Union and European Economic Area will be anonymized before the transmission, provided that the IP-anonymization is enabled. WhoisTrustee enabled the anonymization of IP addresses by appropriately adjusting the Google Analytics Program Code privacy settings. Google will use the information collected for the purposes of evaluating Users' use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google will not associate Users’ IP addresses with any other data held by Google. The Users may refuse this use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on their browser. Users can further object to the use of their data through Google Analytics by downloading and installing the Browser-Plugin available via the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de
- Whois
WhoisTrustee by agreement must abide by the applicable policies, which includes the collection of certain User data. This data includes the Registrants' full name, mailing address, phone number, email address, and where provided the facsimile number and in addition the creation and expiration date of the respective domain name registration and the name server information associated with a Registrant's domain name. WhoisTrustee is obliged by ICANN to make this information available to the public via a "port 43" WHOIS and an interactive webpage. Once this information is made public, WhoisTrustee has no influence on its use by third parties.
- Disclosure
WhoisTrustee will only disclose personal information as stated by this policy.
- WhoisTrustee disclaims any intention to censor, edit, or engage in ongoing review or surveillance of communications stored on or transmitted through its facilities by Users or others. WhoisTrustee will, however, review, delete, or block access to communications that may harm WhoisTrustee, its Users or third parties. The grounds on which WhoisTrustee may take such action include, but are not limited to, actual or potential violations of WhoisTrustee's Agreements.
- With Users' explicit consent WhoisTrustee may share User information with selected partners/third parties to provide the Users with a better user experience, such as information about products, which might be of interest to the Users or to enable Users to take advantage of special partner programs.
- In order to carry out several services for the Users (e.g. in the case of a credit card payment), WhoisTrustee may submit personal information about them to third parties, provided that it is prerequisite to obtaining the specific service.
- WhoisTrustee may also disclose contact information with the permission of a User when gathering and posting testimonials.
- WhoisTrustee will not otherwise disclose a User's personal and account information unless it has reasons to believe that disclosing such information is necessary to identify, make contact with, or bring legal action against someone who may be causing harm or interfering with the rights or property of WhoisTrustee, its Users, or others. WhoisTrustee may provide information to regulatory authorities and law enforcement officials in accordance with applicable laws or where WhoisTrustee has a good faith belief that the law requires such disclosure.
- WhoisTrustee will not disclose to third parties the contents of any electronic mail or other electronic communications that it stores or transmits for its Users except where: (a) it is a matter or public safety or policy; (b) it is in connection with the transfer of other business assets; (c) it is required to cooperate with orders, warrants, or other legal processes that WhoisTrustee determines in its sole discretion to be valid and enforceable; and (d) it is necessary to provide to a law enforcement agency when the contents are inadvertently obtained by WhoisTrustee and appear to pertain to the commission of a crime.
- WhoisTrustee Services
- Security
Transport Layer Security (TSL)
WhoisTrustee has security measures in place to help prevent the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under its control. When a User places an order online, their information, including their credit card number, is protected using TSL encryption technology. This encrypts order data and is designed to aid in ensuring the accuracy and security of User information.
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After Termination
After termination of the business relationship, WhoisTrustee will store personal information only in order to comply with its legal obligations, to resolve disputes or in cases where it needs to enforce its agreements.
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Policy Amendments
WhoisTrustee may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time. In that case it will notify Users through its service and/or by other means, such as via E-Mail, in order to give Users the opportunity to review those changes before they continue to use WhoisTrustee’s Services. The continued use of the website by a User following any changes to this Policy will be deemed to constitute their consent to such changes. The operative and effective version of this Policy will be the latest version available on the website.
- Final Note
Users can access their personal information, such as the address and contact information, at any time to correct, delete or amend any of the data shared with WhoisTrustee. If a User needs further detail of the information WhoisTrustee holds about them or their account, as well as, needing other assistance or if a User has questions about correcting or deleting information, they can contact WhoisTrustee via email at support@WhoisTrustee.net.