Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how scuffedhost.com (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you access or use scuffedhost.com and any related hosting or support services (the “Services”).
By using the Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

ScuffedHost provides services exclusively to users located in the United States. If you are not located in the United States, you must not use the Services.


1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information in the following categories:

A. Information You Provide

When creating an account, contacting support, or purchasing services, you may provide:

  • Name or username

  • Email address

  • Billing information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)

  • Account configuration details

  • Support ticket content

  • Server configuration or settings you choose to upload

We do not store full payment card data. Payment information is handled by secure third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).


B. Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Services, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Access times

  • Pages visited

  • Server logs and system diagnostic information

  • Resource usage associated with your hosting plan

This information is used for security, performance monitoring, support, and service optimization.


C. Information from Support Interactions

If you submit a ticket or send an email, we may collect:

  • Messages, attachments, logs, or diagnostics

  • Any additional information you voluntarily provide


2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for:

  • Account creation and management

  • Service provisioning and hosting operations

  • Billing and payment processing

  • Customer support and ticket response

  • Security, fraud detection, and abuse prevention

  • Server performance monitoring

  • Service improvements and troubleshooting

  • Legal compliance and enforcement of our Terms of Service

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties.


3. SHARING OF INFORMATION

We may share information only when necessary:

A. Service Providers

We use third-party vendors to provide:

  • Payment processing

  • Server infrastructure

  • Monitoring and analytics

  • Support tools

These providers access only the data required to perform their functions.

B. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to:

  • Comply with U.S. laws, regulations, or legal processes

  • Respond to valid subpoenas or court orders

  • Prevent fraud or security threats

  • Protect ScuffedHost’s rights or property

C. Business Transfers

If ScuffedHost undergoes a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or asset transfer, your information may be transferred as part of that process.


4. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain session authentication

  • Improve user experience

  • Track site performance

  • Detect and prevent abuse

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may limit functionality.


5. DATA RETENTION

We retain information only as long as necessary for:

  • Providing Services

  • Maintaining account history

  • Meeting legal obligations

  • Security and fraud prevention

When data is no longer needed, it is deleted or anonymized.


6. DATA SECURITY

We implement safeguards such as:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)

  • Access controls

  • Internal security audits

  • Secure infrastructure providers

  • Strict limitations on employee access

However, no internet-based service is 100% secure. You use the Services at your own risk.


7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Services are not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we discover such information has been submitted, we will delete it promptly.


8. YOUR CHOICES AND RIGHTS

Because ScuffedHost serves U.S. users only, international privacy laws (such as GDPR) do not apply.

U.S. users may:

  • Update account information through the customer portal

  • Request account closure through support

  • Disable cookies via browser settings

We will respond to reasonable requests within a commercially reasonable timeframe.


9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or integrations.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
You access them at your own risk.


10. DO NOT TRACK (DNT) DISCLOSURE

Browser-based DNT signals are not recognized or acted upon.
This is consistent with common industry practice.


11. SERVICE LOCATION — UNITED STATES

All data is processed and stored within the United States.
If you access ScuffedHost from outside the United States, you must discontinue use immediately.


12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
The “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent changes.

Continued use of the Services indicates acceptance of the updated policy.


13. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy:

scuffedhost.com
Email: [email protected]
Support Portal: Ticket system within your customer account