General Data Protection Regulation
What is GDPR?
Section titled “What is GDPR?”The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a legal framework that sets guidelines for the collection and processing of personal information of individuals within the European Union (EU).
What is personal data?
Section titled “What is personal data?”“Personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (Data Subject) — someone who can be identified, directly or indirectly, by reference to an identification number or to factors specific to their physical, physiological, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity.
How does this affect me?
Section titled “How does this affect me?”Individuals and companies providing services to EU residents are required by law to comply with the GDPR. If you are a resident of the EU, this law applies to the personal data on your account with us. The Hawk Host privacy policy outlines how we collect and handle your personal data.
The GDPR provides the following rights for individuals:
- The right to be informed
- The right of access
- The right to rectification
- The right to erasure
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to object
- Rights in relation to automated decision making and profiling
What is Hawk Host doing to comply?
Section titled “What is Hawk Host doing to comply?”Hawk Host has updated software, agreements, policies, and internal processes to comply with GDPR requirements.
How does this affect you as an EU consumer?
Section titled “How does this affect you as an EU consumer?”Hawk Host acts as the controller when handling your personal data as our customer. If you are based in the EU, your WHOIS data is not publicly displayed. WHOIS data may still be provided as necessary for technical reasons (such as domain transfers) or when law enforcement is legally entitled to such information.
How does this affect business owners with EU customer data?
Section titled “How does this affect business owners with EU customer data?”In certain situations you may be acting as the controller — for example, when you upload or transfer your customers’ information into your account. We ask you to seek your own legal advice where necessary. Our Terms of Service make clear that you are responsible for the personal data of your users.