Internet.am - Privacy Policy

Effective date: January 1, 2019

Last updated: March 8, 2025

ABCDomain (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its users in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal data in connection with our services, including domain name registration, web hosting, and related technical services.

1. Who We Are

Data Controller:

ABCDomain LLC

Registered address: Adonc 1 apt 4, Yerevan, Armenia 0014

Email: info@internet.am

Phone: +37460270027

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Identification & Contact Data

• Full name
• Email
• address
• Telephone number
• Postal address
• Identity verification documents (if required for domain registration)

2.2 Financial Data

• Billing address
• Payment transaction details (via secure third-party processors)

2.3 Domain & Hosting Data

• Registered domain names
• WHOIS contact information
• DNS settings
• Server and hosting usage data

2.4 Technical Data

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device identifiers
• Date and time of access
• Cookies and usage logs

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR): to provide you with our services
• Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR): to comply with obligations such as ICANN requirements, local laws, and accounting rules
• Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR): to improve service quality, prevent fraud, and ensure network security
• Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR): for optional processing such as marketing communications or certain cookies

4. Why We Use Your Data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

• To register, configure, and manage domain names
• To provide hosting, email, and related services
• To handle billing and payments
• To communicate with you (support, updates, alerts)
• To comply with ICANN and other regulatory bodies
• To monitor and secure our infrastructure
• To fulfill our legal obligations

5. Data Sharing and Transfers

We may share your data with:

• Domain registries (e.g., ISOC.am, ICANN, EURid, etc.)
• Payment processors
• Technical partners (e.g., data centers, backup providers)
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required

We ensure that all third-party processors are GDPR-compliant and bound by strict data protection agreements.

6. International Transfers

Where data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• The use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Transfers to countries with adequate level of data protection, as determined by the European Commission

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for:

• Fulfilling our contractual and legal obligations
• Resolving disputes
• Enforcing agreements

Domain registration data may be retained in accordance with ICANN or registry policies.

8. Your Rights Under the GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

• Access - Request access to your personal data
• Rectification - Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure - Request deletion of your data under certain conditions
• Restriction - Request limitation of data processing
• Objection - Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Data portability - Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Withdraw consent - Where processing is based on consent

You may exercise your rights by contacting us at info@internet.am.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

9. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:

• Data encryption
• Access control
• Secure data centers
• Regular security audits
• Staff training on data protection

10. Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and user experience improvement.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any significant changes will be communicated via our website or by direct notification.

12. Contact Us

For any questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

ABCDomain Email: info@internet.am

Phone: +37460270027

Address: Adonc 1 apt 4, Yerevan, Armenia, 0014