OutHives Privacy Policy

Contact Information:

Your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide during registration or profile updates.

User-Generated Content:

Posts, ads, messages, reviews, photos, and any other content you create or share within the Service.

Account Information:

Usernames, passwords, profile pictures, and other account-related data.

Payment Information:

If you subscribe to premium services or make in-app purchases (such as profile boosts), we may collect billing information such as credit card details and billing addresses.

Demographic and Profile Information:

Any additional details you choose to provide, such as your location (if provided) or preferences related to services.

Technical Data:

IP addresses, device information (device type, hardware model, unique device identifiers), browser type and version, and operating system.

Usage Data:

Details of how you interact with the Service, such as search queries, clicks, navigation paths, and time spent on various features.

Location Data:

Geolocation data to facilitate location-based features, such as connecting service providers with users or displaying localized ads. We will obtain your consent before collecting this data.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

We use cookies, Sentry, and other tracking tools to collect and store information that helps us understand usage trends, improve the Service, and secure your interactions. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may impact your experience.

Connecting Users:

Facilitating communication between service providers and users by sharing necessary Personal Information.

Content Management:

Displaying, storing, and managing user-generated content in features like the Hive community feed and chat.

Payment Processing:

Managing subscriptions, profile boosts, and other paid features, including the processing and verification of financial transactions.

Cloud Storage and Encryption:

Your data is stored securely on cloud servers, with encryption and access controls in place to meet industry standards.

Location:

Data may be stored in multiple jurisdictions. We take measures to ensure that data transfers comply with applicable legal requirements.

Retention Periods:

We retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specific retention periods may vary based on the type of data and legal obligations.

Data Deletion:

You can request deletion of your Personal Information by contacting us at [email protected]. Note that some data may be retained for legal or operational reasons.

Security Practices:

We implement reasonable security measures, including encryption, regular security audits, and access controls, to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

User-to-User Sharing:

Personal Information may be shared with other users or service providers solely to facilitate communication and the proper functioning of the Service (for example, sharing contact details for service transactions).

Service Providers:

We may share your Personal Information with third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, analytics services, cloud storage providers) who perform functions on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for the specified purposes.

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your Personal Information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of OutHives, our users, or the public.

Transfers and Mergers:

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on the Service regarding any change in ownership or the use of your Personal Information.

Account Management:

You can access and update your Personal Information through your account settings. If you need assistance or wish to correct any inaccuracies, please contact us.

Deletion Requests:

You may request that your Personal Information be deleted by contacting [email protected]. We may require identity verification before processing deletion requests.

Marketing Communications:

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails or newsletters by following the instructions in the emails or contacting us. Note that opting out will not affect essential account or service-related communications.

Cookie Preferences:

Manage cookies and tracking technologies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit certain functionalities of the Service.

Children's Privacy:

OutHives is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from persons under 16. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to promptly delete it.

Notification:

We will notify you via the email associated with your account and/or by posting a prominent notice on our Service.

Effective Date:

The updated Privacy Policy will be effective as of the new effective date indicated at the top of the policy. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the revised policy.

Email: [email protected]