Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 8, 2026

Host Ghost ("we," "our," or "us") operates the hostghost.vip website and the Host Ghost mobile application (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and a securely hashed version of your password. We never store passwords in plain text.

Billing Information: Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe, Inc. We do not store your credit card number, expiration date, or CVV on our servers. We receive and store a Stripe customer identifier to manage your subscription.

Server Data: When you create and manage game servers, we store your server configuration, friendly name, and game selection. Game server data (worlds, saves, configurations) is stored on our infrastructure for the duration of your subscription.

Usage Information: We automatically collect certain information when you access our Service, including:

• Device type and operating system
• IP address and approximate location
• Pages visited and features used
• Timestamps of interactions

Push Notification Tokens: If you enable push notifications, we store your device's push notification token to send you server alerts and updates.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provision, operate, and maintain your game servers
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send you server status alerts and push notifications (if enabled)
• Provide customer support
• Improve and optimize our Service
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• Stripe: For payment processing. Stripe's privacy policy governs their handling of your payment data.
• Cloudflare: For DNS, CDN, and security services. Traffic to our Service passes through Cloudflare's network.
• Law Enforcement: When required by law, subpoena, or court order.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• All data in transit is encrypted using TLS/SSL
• Passwords are hashed using Argon2, a memory-hard hashing algorithm
• Authentication tokens are cryptographically signed and time-limited
• API access is rate-limited to prevent abuse
• Administrative actions are logged for audit purposes

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you cancel your subscription, your game server data is retained for 30 days before permanent deletion, giving you time to reactivate. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent for optional data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

9. 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 updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

[email protected]