Privacy Policy

At ArealProxy (By Areal Infotech), protecting your private information is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and proxy services (collectively, the "Services").

We take the protection of your privacy and confidentiality seriously. We understand that all visitors to our website are entitled to know that their personal data will not be used for any purpose unintended by them and will not accidentally fall into the hands of a third party.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address and account registration details when you sign up
• Billing Information: Payment details processed securely by third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers
• Connection Metadata: IP address and basic usage metadata necessary to provide and maintain the Services
• Support Communications: Information you provide when contacting our support team

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

We are committed to the principle of data minimization. Specifically, we do not:

• Inspect, log, or store the content or payload of traffic routed through our proxy infrastructure
• Store passwords in plain text
• Collect personally identifiable information of end-users accessing the internet through our proxy services

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our proxy services
• Account Management: To verify your identity, manage your account, and communicate service-related updates
• Payment Processing: To process transactions and maintain billing records through our third-party payment processors
• Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and address fraudulent activity, abuse, and unauthorized access to our network
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
• Network Monitoring: We may aggregate usage data in a general way to monitor network performance. When used for this purpose, you as an individual will not be personally identifiable.

Except where you have consented to our use of your information for a specific purpose, we do not use your information in any way that would identify you personally. We do not sell, rent, or lease customer lists or personal information to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we are a Data Controller of your personal information. Our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the specific context:

• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to perform the contract we have with you when you use our Services
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in preventing fraud, maintaining network security, and improving our Services, provided these interests are not overridden by your data protection rights
• Consent: You have given us permission to process your information for a specific purpose (you may withdraw consent at any time)
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Services you have requested
• Comply with legal obligations, including those demanded by tax authorities
• Support a claim or defense in any legal proceedings

When personal information is no longer required for these purposes, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Cookies

ArealProxy uses essential cookies that are strictly necessary for authentication, session management, and security purposes. These cookies are required for the proper functioning of the Site and Services.

We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies on our Site.

7. Third-Party Services

We may engage trusted third-party service providers for the following functions:

• Payment processing (cryptocurrency and card payments)
• Infrastructure and hosting services
• Customer support tools

All third-party providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data. They are prohibited from using your personal information for any purpose other than providing services to ArealProxy. Each provider maintains its own privacy policy and compliance obligations.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL/TLS) encryption for all data transmitted between you and our Site
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms to restrict unauthorized access to your data

While we take extensive precautions, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, provided in a commonly used electronic format
• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to Erasure: Under certain circumstances (including processing based on your consent), you may request deletion of your personal data. Please note this right is not unconditional; an attempt to invoke it might not lead to an action from us if legal retention requirements apply
• Right to Object: You may object to certain processing activities conducted by us, such as processing based on our legitimate interests. This right also applies to processing for direct marketing purposes
• Right to Data Portability: You may receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and have it transmitted to another data controller

We will respond to all valid requests within 30 calendar days. Before processing any request, we will take reasonable steps to verify your identity to safeguard your information. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@arealproxy.com.

10. Acceptable Use

ArealProxy Services are designed for legitimate business and research purposes. You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Services.

Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to: engaging in illegal activities, committing fraud, gaining or attempting to gain unauthorized access to computer systems or networks, sending unsolicited commercial communications (spam), intellectual property infringement, harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any other user, or any activity that violates applicable local, national, or international laws.

Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in immediate account suspension or termination.

11. Intellectual Property

All copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights in and on our website and all content and software located on the Site shall remain the sole property of Areal Infotech or its licensors. You must not:

• Republish material from our website without prior written consent
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or otherwise exploit material on our website for any commercial purpose
• Redistribute any content from our website, including onto another website

12. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with such information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to promptly remove it.

13. Legal Disclosure

We may disclose your personal information, without notice, only if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with a legal obligation or valid legal process served on Areal Infotech or the Site
• Protect and defend the rights or property of Areal Infotech
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Services
• Act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of the Services or the public

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as necessary. The terms that apply to you are those posted here on our website at the time you use our Services. We advise you to check this page periodically for any changes. Continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

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

📧 Email: support@arealproxy.com
🌐 Website: https://arealproxy.com