Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to ZeroToVPN ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how we handle your personal data. This Privacy Policy applies to our website at zerotovpn.com (the "Website") and describes our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information.

By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our Website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Contact Information: When you contact us or submit a review, we may collect your name and email address.
Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address with your explicit consent.
User Reviews: If you submit a review, we collect your name, email, rating, and review content.

Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and click patterns.
IP Address: Used for analytics and security purposes. We anonymize IP addresses where possible.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: See our Cookie section below for details.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our Website and services
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
To send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
To display user reviews on our Website
To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
To detect, prevent, and address security issues
To comply with legal obligations
To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the Website to function properly. These cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Advertising Cookies

Used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements based on your interests. These cookies track your visits to our site and other websites.

Preference Cookies

Remember your preferences such as language selection and dark/light mode settings.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect and process your data:

Google AdSense

We display advertisements through Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. This service collects anonymized data about your visits. Learn more at Google Privacy Policy.

Affiliate Partners

When you click on affiliate links to VPN providers, you will be redirected to their websites. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information. See our Affiliate Disclosure for more information.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
User reviews: As long as they remain published on our site, or until you request deletion
Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Contact inquiries: 2 years after resolution

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").

Right to Restrict Processing

Request limitation of how we use your data.

Right to Data Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object

Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent for processing.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

File a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information from our servers.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Secure hosting infrastructure
Regular security assessments
Limited access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country of residence. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United States and process it there. By using our Website, you consent to this transfer. We ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

ZeroToVPN

Email: privacy@zerotovpn.com

We aim to respond to all requests within 30 days.