Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 22, 2025

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, password, and profile information
• Bookmark Data: URLs, titles, descriptions, and organizational structure you create
• User Content: Notes, tags, and other content you add to your bookmarks
• Communication: Messages you send to our support team

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with our service, features used, and time spent
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
• Log Data: Server logs, error reports, and performance metrics
• Cookies: Small files stored on your device to improve functionality

2. How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

• Provide and maintain the Hubbist service
• Process your bookmarks and enable sharing features
• Authenticate your account and ensure security
• Respond to your support requests and communications
• Send you important service updates and notifications

Analytics and Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
• Debug technical issues and optimize performance
• Develop new features based on user behavior
• Conduct research to enhance user experience

Business Operations

• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations and regulations
• Explore potential business partnerships and monetization opportunities

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Share Information:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing
• Public Sharing: Content you choose to make public through sharing features
• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our service
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales

We Do Not:

• Sell your personal information to data brokers
• Share your private bookmarks without your permission
• Use your data for advertising without clear notification

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure hosting infrastructure with reputable providers

5. Your Rights and Choices

You Have the Right To:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your bookmarks and data
• Object: Opt out of certain data processing activities

How to Exercise Your Rights:

Contact us at privacy@hubbist.com or use the data controls in your account settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information for legitimate business purposes or legal compliance after account deletion.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through our service. Your continued use of Hubbist after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@hubbist.com
• Support: support@hubbist.com