Effective Date: 28/10/2025
Version: 1.0
1. Our Commitment
At Host Media, our core values guide every decision we make. We act with integrity, transparency, and responsibility, supporting small businesses, championing diversity, driving sustainability, and contributing positively to communities around the world.
Trust, ethical behavior, and openness are the foundation of our company. We are committed to operating in a way that benefits our clients, partners, communities, and the planet.
2. Guiding Principles
Our work is guided by these core principles:
- Integrity First: We conduct our business honestly and fairly, honoring our commitments in every interaction.
- Transparency: We communicate openly about our services, policies, pricing, data practices, and decision-making processes.
- Sustainability: Every decision considers environmental and social impact. From green hosting solutions to monthly tree-planting initiatives, we embed sustainability into all we do.
- Respect & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to break down barriers where representation is lacking.
- Empowering Small Business: Our services are designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs thrive in a digital-first world.
- Innovation with Purpose: We invest in technology solutions that deliver tangible value for our clients, communities, and the environment.
- Accountability: We take responsibility for the impact of our actions on people, communities, and the planet, and we continuously seek to improve.
3. Ethical Business Practices
- Customer Relations: We provide honest, clear information about our services, hosting practices, and environmental impact.
- Partner & Supplier Standards: We choose partners and suppliers who share our values around sustainability, ethical labor, and social responsibility.
- Data Security & Privacy: We safeguard customer data and comply fully with GDPR and UK data protection laws.
- Anti-Corruption: We prohibit bribery, kickbacks, and conflicts of interest in all business dealings.
- Community & Charitable Support: We actively contribute to charitable causes and community initiatives, including tree-planting programs, UK charities, and projects that create meaningful social impact.
4. Transparency Measures
- Public Reporting: We share updates on our social, environmental, and community initiatives, including charitable giving, tree planting, and sustainability progress.
- Open Communication: We welcome questions and feedback from clients, partners, and the community about our policies and practices.
- Decision-Making Visibility: Strategic decisions are documented and guided by our values, including ethical, environmental, and community considerations.
5. Governance & Review
- The CEO oversees adherence to this Code of Ethics & Transparency. The policy is reviewed annually to ensure ongoing relevance, effectiveness, and alignment with our values. Updates are communicated publicly as appropriate.
Signed:
Jonathon Lucas, CEO, Host Media
