This statement applies solely to information collected at The Top Host web site. The Top Host respects each individual’s right to personal privacy. We will collect and use information through our Web site only in the ways disclosed in this statement.

General:
It is our general policy to use contact information (such as e-mail address, telephone number and postal address) for internal purposes and to not sell or otherwise provide this information to third parties.

IP Addresses:
Your IP address is captured when you visit this site. It is used to help diagnose problems with our server, to administer the web site, to track the IP origin of abusive behavior, such as SPAM and to track the IP origin of an unlawful activity, such as an attempt to violate the web site's security. This information may be shared with third parties, such as law enforcement agencies with respect to unlawful activities and Internet service providers with respect to SPAM.

Links:
This site contains links to other web sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those web sites that are not part of thetophost.com domain.

Order Forms & Shopping Carts:
This site includes order forms and shopping carts for requesting information and for ordering products and services. These forms and carts collect contact information (such as name, address and email address) and financial information (such as an account or credit card number). The contact information is used to process the requests and orders, and to contact the requesting or ordering party when necessary. The financial information is used to bill for the products and services ordered. Some of this information may be supplied to third parties. For example, information may be supplied to financial institutions for billing to a credit card.

Security:
This site has security measures in place to help protect the information under its control from loss, misuse and alteration. For example, industry standard SSL encryption is used when accepting credit card information.

Credit card numbers are never on file at our company. All credit information is kept on file with our merchant processors (Authorize.net and PayPal.com). Any personally identifiable we possess is kept on file and not divulged to third parties without a court order.

Third Parties:
Except as otherwise disclosed in this privacy policy, your personally identifiable information is not shared with any third party. For example, we do not sell or otherwise give third parties access to our customer list. The Top Host does not actively market to children, and we never knowingly ask a child under 13 to divulge personal information.

Domain Name Registrations:
When you fill out the Domain Name Registration Form to register a domain name, that information is sent directly to InterNIC. InterNIC's database is publicly accessible. If we register your domain name for you, we will use your company name and address, phone number, and the e-mail address you provided on your order form for your Domain Name Registration, unless otherwise specified on your order form.

Corrections/Updates:
To make any changes in your order, your contact information or your financial information, please contact us via the Help Desk. Please do not send us any financial information or any other sensitive information via email.

If you have any further questions about privacy or security, please contact us.