This privacy policy has last been updated on 28/04/2025.
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, you can be assured that it will be used only in accordance with this privacy policy.
This policy will explain areas of this website that may affect your privacy and personal details, how we process, collect, manage and store those details, and how your rights under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) Canada Data Protection Law, are adhered to.
We may collect contact information when you give your consent by filling any of the forms on our website which include a Contact form, order forms, online chats, telephone calls, customer support tickets, Signup Form, Login Form, Client Feedback, Subscriber form.
In order to register domain names, personal information collected during your purchase must be provided to the registrar responsible for processing your request, as per the registrar's rules and the rules set out by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and/or the relevant domain name registry.
This information goes into a searchable database (WHOIS). Access to WHOIS information may be limited but you can help protect yourself by opting out of displaying your personal information through the purchase of a Domain Privacy service (some domains are not eligible for this service).
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. For this purpose, we will not hold your personal data for any longer than is reasonable. Further, we have taken reasonable steps to protect your information against unauthorized access and against unlawful processing, accidental loss, damage, and destruction. Nevertheless, any personal data submitted by you is at your own risk.
We will not transfer your personal details to any third party for the purpose of direct marketing without your permission. We use certain third-party service providers who may have access to your personal data so that they can provide services to us. When this occurs, we have a data protection compliant contract in place with these third parties.
In order to make an online payment to us, you are required to mandatorily fill the form with all the correct information. You shall not provide, update or share any information which belongs to someone else to which you do not have any right to use or is misleading in any way.
A user isn't required to create an account to make the payment. The payment form will generate the request for processing the payment and not collect the payment directly.
The information is stored for processing the payment and once the payment is successfully received, the shared information will automatically be deleted. We do not share any of the information received through payment form with any third parties.
This website uses cookies to better understand the users' experience while visiting the website. Cookies are small files saved to the user's computer's hard drive that track, save and store information about the user's interactions and usage of the website. This allows the website, through its server, to provide the users with a tailored experience within this website.
Users are advised that if they wish to deny the use and saving of cookies from this website onto their computer’s hard drive they should take necessary steps within their web browser’s security settings to block all cookies from this website and its external serving vendors or use the cookie control system, if available, upon their first visit.
Google Analytics stores information about:
We don’t collect or store your personal information (for example your name or address) so this information can’t be used to identify who you are. We don’t allow Google to use or share our analytics data.
Google Analytics sets the following cookies in accordance with Google’s privacy policy
Any downloadable documents, files, or media made available on this website are provided to users at their own risk. While all precautions have been undertaken to ensure only genuine downloads are available, users are advised to verify their authenticity using third-party antivirus software or similar applications.
We accept no responsibility for third-party downloads and downloads provided by external third-party websites and advise users to verify their authenticity using third-party antivirus software or similar applications.
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide while visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy policy. You should exercise caution and look at the appropriate privacy policy applicable to the relevant website being used.
While we may have official profiles on social media platforms, users are advised to verify the authenticity of such profiles before engaging with or sharing information with such profiles. We will never ask for user passwords or personal details on social media platforms. Users are advised to conduct themselves appropriately when engaging with us on social media.
There may be instances where our website features social sharing buttons, which help share web content directly from web pages to the respective social media platforms. You use social sharing buttons at your own discretion and accept that doing so may publish content to your social media profile feed or page. You can find further information about some social media privacy and usage policies in the relevant resources.
Host IT Smart together with third-party service providers like Google uses cookies that are tenaciously placed in your browser to collect data, which include but is not limited to the operating software you use, your web browser, your location, and your IP address. This gives you a unique user identity on our website and also helps us improve our services and offer you a personalized website experience based on your past visits and preferences.
We will store the collected information of users in our database for as long as it is necessary. Additionally, Google will save the users’ data for 14 months from the date of their last session. If you want us to delete your information saved in our database, please contact us using any of the contact methods mentioned on the website.
Personal data such as name, contact details, email, billing information, etc. is not collected through cookies. However, you can manage and block such use of cookies by simply changing the settings in your browser or by choosing third-party tools like Ghostery, Disconnect and others. However, if you do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
We use targeted advertisements, Advertising Reporting feature of Analytics. We also use Remarketing feature of the Google Analytics tool as well as Google Ads to optimize and display relevant advertising content based on the user’s activities on our website, other websites and search queries on the internet. The advertisements are displayed on third-party websites as well as visible to you while browsing.
Host IT Smart makes use of either Google's Interest-based advertising(Personalized Advertising), 3rd-party audience data.
Host IT Smart connects the tracking activity performed by Google Analytics and its Cookies with the Google Ads advertising network.
If you would like to stop seeing such advertisements, you can opt out using the Ads Preferences Manager.
You can also download the Google Analytics opt-out browser Add-on here.
Please note that you will continue seeing the generic ads.
Host IT Smart uses third-party support which includes tawk.to and PayPal Your personal information may be collected, maintained, and used by these third parties as mentioned in their privacy policies.
The data we collect is stored primarily in Canada and is regulated by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Canada has been recognized by the EU as providing adequate data protection (as per article 45 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679), which allows the personal information of EU residents to be freely transferred to Canada.
We comply with the EU and the US privacy shield principles and take full responsibility for the processing of personal data that we receive from our users, subjected to the Privacy Shield Framework. The user has full right to access, delete or update his or her information shared with us and can simply do so, by writing an email for the same to our support team. In an unavoidable situation, we may be compelled to disclose personal data to comply with lawful requests by public authorities.
If you don’t want to receive promotional materials from us, you can opt-out at any time by sending an email to info@hostitsmart.com.
We may buy or sell a company or a property. In case we sell a business, we may transfer some or all of your information as a part of the sale so that you continue to receive the service being provided to you or for any other business purposes.
We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.
Questions, comments and requests regarding this privacy policy are welcomed and should be addressed to info@hostitsmart.com
Domain names need to be short, easy to spell, easy to remember and of course, reflecting your business and its purpose. We offer an array of domain names with extensions that would summarise your industry. We also offer auction domains at amazing prices.
Yes, but only for the first year. Post that, you will need to renew your domain name registration with Host IT Smart, in order to keep possession of the domain. The charges of renewal will be the price of the domain on the day of renewal.
Domain name renewal is easy. You can do it yourself using your panel settings. Vis-a-vis, we also offer to renew your domain automatically, where your account will be auto-debited of the renewal amount, when the due date of renewal arrives. Quite contrary to the popular belief, auto renewal is safe and card details of customers are maintained with us using utmost security.
We send an email intimation to you, 60 days prior to the expiry of your domain.
Yes, absolutely! It only takes an auth code from your registrar to transfer your domain to us.
You can transfer your domain whenever you want. However, ICANN prohibits transferring domains within 60 days of registration.
Most domain transfers take between five and seven days to complete, after your current registrar has approved the transfer. The time also depends on the extension.
Once your domain is expired, you will be charged annually to maintain the domain. The price is the then-current annual retail price applicable to the domain.
No. Rather, we encourage that you transfer your domain name before it expires, That would protect you from unneeded domain transfer complications.
If your domain has expired with your current Domain Registrar and you’ve renewed already it with them, wait till 45 days of the previous expiry date before transferring, since it will not add 1 more year to your domain name and you will lose out on the Renewal fees paid to the older Registrar.
Yes. Domain privacy comes at a minimal additional cost. Every bit of that extra cost is absolutely worth it, given, your domain registration information stays completely private.
No. As a customer, you will have the freedom to access your cPanel.
Your cPanel comes integrated with PHPMyadmin. This makes it possible for you to make changes to your database using your cPanel.
A few minutes more and you should be having access to your cPanel. If it takes longer, reach us out and we will make sure you can access your cPanel right away.
You would have to use an FTP client to upload the contents of your website. We recommend FTP clients like FileZilla.
We offer a 5 - minutes WordPress installer which is quite popular with our users. Log in to your cPanel, locate the Wordpress button, click it and follow the instructions thereafter.
Do I need to have coding knowledge to manage my Wordpress website?
There is absolutely no need for that. When you host your Wordpress website with us, Wordpress directly communicates with us on the server. That way, you are saved of all the technical hassle related to database management.
Yes. OUr Wordpress hosting services come with a 30-day money back guarantee. That way, if you don’t like our services, you can always choose to end the association. However, we would like to know what improvements in our service standards would have prevented this decision.
E-commerce hosting is specifically meant for people who operate an E-commerce business and have spikes of highs in web traffic and footfall. The hosting is meant to handle an ever increasing demand for scalability, robustness and operational efficiency. Hence, if you have an E-commerce business, and have been observing a considerable influx of web traffic, yes, E-commerce hosting is meant for you.
Softaculous is an app installer that allows you to install E-commerce platforms like Magento and Opencart in single clicks.
VPS hosting is meant for you when you need a dedicated server, but at a lower cost. VPS provides private resources and root access to you which enables you with added flexibility.
Initial Tomcat installation
Assistance of tomcat version upgrade
Upgrade JDK version
Deploy .war file
Integrate Tomcat with Apache and run both on same IP Address.
Install and configure SSL
Yes, you get root access with your dedicated server. That would mean, you can install, manage or remove your stuff whenever you want.
We install Control Web Panel and WHM/cPanel for Linux servers, SolidCP and Plesk Panel for Windows. For WHM/cPanel and Plesk there are extra licensing costs.
We offer support for CentOS 6.5, 7 currently in Linux and Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Edition. Every Operating system that’s supported on our servers are auto updated, whenever the provider brings in a new update in the market.
We provided SAS/SATA hard drives with 7200 RPM. We also offer options for hardware RAID0, 1, 5 and 10.
SSL on your website would mean, the data that a site visitor provides you, is encrypted while being sent and decrypted at your end, being protected through its transit. This prevents hackers and other malicious elements from accessing sensitive information of your customers. Hence, the popularity of SSL.
Well, no. You can, however, choose to switch to a different SSL, considering the gravity of your security needs.
Web Hosting on an overview refers to a service system that enables a particular organisation or individual to post or publish a website or a web page on the web such that it can be viewed and accessed via through the internet. These websites are hosted and stored on the servers allowing the users to view and access your website by just typing its domain name in the browser. It mainly refers to the physical location of your Website on the Web which functions as an online platform that collects and stores the data, information, content, images, videos and anything that comprises to make your website.
At Host IT Smart, we offer a variety of web hosting plans tailored to meet different needs and budgets, ensuring that you get the best value for your investment. In Canada, the cost of web hosting can vary depending on the type of hosting service you choose. Here’s a general breakdown:
Host IT Smart offers Affordable Plans with great performance and a 99.9% up-time promise! You may reach us through call or chat for support 24/7.
Yes, Host IT Smart will guide you in choosing the perfect web hosting service tailored to your needs.
Our expert team is dedicated to understanding your requirements and recommending the most suitable options, whether it’s shared hosting, VPS, or dedicated servers. We offer personalized consultations to ensure your website runs smoothly and efficiently.
Absolutely! Host IT Smart's web hosting plans are designed to cater to a wide range of needs, making them perfect for blogs, personal websites, and business websites. Our plans offer reliable performance through our world-class Infrastructure, robust security, and top-notch resources to ensure your website runs smoothly.
So, whether you are a blogger, an individual, or a business owner, our hosting solutions provide the flexibility and support you need to succeed online.
Website Hosting can be easily managed without any technical know-how using Control Panels, which are tools with Graphic UI that help you easily manage your web hosting without needing any technical input from your end.
Yes, Host IT Smart provides migration assistance from your current web hosting provider to our platform. Our expert team ensures a seamless transition of your website, ensuring minimal downtime and full data integrity.
Contact our support team to initiate the migration process hassle-free!
We have a lot of plans for you where you can pay a monthly fee for our domain and the type of web hosting services of your choice.
Host IT Smart offers free SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Certification to secure both your and your visitor’s data. This also gives you an SEO advantage as Search Engines tend to favor websites that are secure.
All Host IT Smart plans come with a Free SSL Security Certificate. This will not only bolster your website security but will also help you with optimized Search Rankings!
Host IT Smart offers a comprehensive range of hosting services, including shared hosting, VPS server hosting, and dedicated server hosting. Our solutions are designed to satisfy various requirements, from small personal blogs to large-scale enterprise websites.
Host IT Smart has been a trusted name in the web hosting industry since 2012. With over a decade of experience, we have consistently provided reliable and efficient hosting solutions to meet our clients’ diverse needs.
Our long-standing presence in the industry reflects our commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction!
Host IT Smart is headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, a vibrant city known for its entrepreneurial spirit and technological innovation.
This city serves as our base of operations. From here, we manage and deliver our comprehensive range of hosting solutions, ensuring quality service and support to our valued customers worldwide.
Host IT Smart's servers are strategically located worldwide to cater to diverse hosting needs. For Shared hosting, servers are in India, Canada, the USA and Germany. VPS servers are hosted in India & USA, while Dedicated servers are housed in the USA, ensuring robust performance and reliability across our offerings.
Choosing Host IT Smart means partnering with a company dedicated to reliable, high-performance web hosting solutions.
We offer a range of services tailored to meet diverse online needs, from domain registration to email services, and from shared hosting to dedicated servers, all at competitive prices.
Our 24/7 customer support ensures you're never alone in managing your online presence. With cutting-edge security, a 99.99% uptime guarantee, and scalable options, Host IT Smart is committed to seamlessly powering your success and growth.
Yes, Host IT Smart provides domain registration services as an ICANN registrar. We offer a broad selection of TLDs at competitive prices.
Yes, Host IT Smart is an excellent choice for small businesses. We offer reliable, affordable, and scalable hosting solutions tailored to small enterprises' unique needs.
Our services ensure high uptime, robust security, and easy scalability, enabling your business to grow without hassle. With 24/7 customer support and a user-friendly control panel, Host IT Smart makes managing your website simple and efficient, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your business!
You can contact Host IT Smart support anytime through multiple channels. You can reach us via live chat on our website, WhatsApp, or submit a ticket. We’re available 24/7 to assist you promptly with any queries or issues.
Setting up a new hosting account with Host IT Smart is quick and efficient. For shared hosting, your account will be set up in 15 minutes. For VPS without a panel, expect 15-30 minutes of setup time. If a panel is purchased, delivery takes 8-10 hours. For Dedicated server hosting, It will take around 24 to 48 hours to setup.
You'll receive a confirmation email once everything is ready!
Yes, Host IT Smart offers a 30-day money-back guarantee for shared and VPS hosting plans. This ensures you can try our services risk-free and decide if they meet your needs.
At Host IT Smart, our control panel options vary by hosting type:
Yes, depending on your purchased hosting plan, you can host multiple websites. Each plan has specific limits and features tailored to accommodate varying numbers of websites.
Be sure to check your plan details or contact our support team for assistance!
Yes, Host IT Smart includes a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate with our hosting plans, accessible through the control panel. This ensures your website's security and encryption needs are met seamlessly.
Host IT Smart offers an uptime of 99.9%, ensuring your website stays online and accessible to users almost continuously. This commitment reflects our dedication to providing reliable hosting solutions for your business needs.
At Host IT Smart, we ensure your website's security through world-class infrastructure, robust firewalls, and regular backups. Our comprehensive approach safeguards your data and operations against threats, providing peace of mind and uninterrupted service reliability.
Yes, with Host IT Smart, you can easily upgrade your hosting plan as your website grows. We offer scalable hosting solutions to seamlessly accommodate your increasing needs.
Contact our support team for assistance in choosing the right plan for your requirements!
No, there are no hidden fees with Host IT Smart hosting plans. We believe in transparency and clarity, ensuring you know exactly what you’re paying for without any surprises.
