Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 25, 2026
Introduction
ServerHi ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website serverhi.com (the "Site").
We are a technical education platform providing tutorials and guides on Linux server management, Docker containerization, DevOps practices, and related topics. This policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access our Site.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring/exit URLs, search queries
- Technical Data: Internet service provider, language settings, time zone, platform types
- Location Data: General location (country/city) derived from IP address
Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us:
- Contact Forms: Name and email address when submitting inquiries
- Comments: Any comments you submit on articles (if feature available)
- Newsletter: Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter
- Feedback: Suggestions, questions, or other communications
How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
- Direct interactions: When you fill out contact forms or subscribe to newsletters
- Automated technologies: Through cookies, log files, and similar technologies
- Third parties: Analytics providers (see Third-Party Services below)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Site Operation: Provide, operate, and maintain our website
- Improvement: Improve and personalize your experience
- Analytics: Understand how visitors use our site to improve content
- Communication: Respond to your inquiries and provide support
- Security: Detect and prevent technical issues, fraud, and abuse
- Updates: Send relevant tutorials, updates, and newsletters (with consent)
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data:
Analytics
- Google Analytics: Analyzes website traffic and usage patterns. Privacy Policy
Advertising
- Google AdSense: Displays relevant advertisements. Privacy Policy
Hosting & Infrastructure
- Vercel/Netlify/Cloudflare: Website hosting and CDN services
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With vendors who help operate our website (hosting, analytics)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or in response to valid legal requests
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition
- Consent: With your explicit consent
Data Retention
We retain different types of data for varying periods:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Server Log Files | Up to 30 days |
| Analytics Data | Up to 26 months (Google Analytics) |
| Contact Form Submissions | As long as needed for customer support |
| Newsletter Subscriptions | Until you unsubscribe |
We will delete or anonymize your data when it is no longer needed for the purposes outlined in this policy.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Reviews: Periodic security assessments and updates
- Secure Hosting: Use of reputable hosting providers with security certifications
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Objection: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing based on consent
- Complain: File a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@serverhi.com.
GDPR Rights (EEA Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:
- Right to Access: Article 15 - Obtain access to your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Article 16 - Correct inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Article 17 - "Right to be forgotten"
- Right to Restrict Processing: Article 18 - Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Article 20 - Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: Article 21 - Object to certain processing
- Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: Article 22 - Not be subject to automated decisions
Our legal basis for processing personal data includes:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) - for marketing communications
- Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) - for analytics and site security
- Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) - for tax and accounting purposes
CCPA Rights (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
We do not sell your personal information. Under CCPA, "sale" does not include disclosures to service providers who need the data to provide services.
To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at privacy@serverhi.com.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ.
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. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to such transfer.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Providing notice through the Site or email (for significant changes)
We encourage you 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 questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@serverhi.com
- General Contact: contact@serverhi.com
- Website: Contact Form
For data protection inquiries, we aim to respond within 30 days.