Privacy Policy
1. Scope
This Privacy Policy explains how The Hype Thing (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website, mobile apps, and related services (the “Service”).
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, do not use the Service.
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account data (if you create an account): name, email, password (stored hashed), and profile settings.
- Support messages: information you include when contacting support.
- User inputs: searches, prompts, saved topics, bookmarks, and feedback (if enabled).
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device & usage data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, app version, pages viewed, clicks, and timestamps.
- Log data: error logs, diagnostic events, and performance metrics.
2.3 Cookies / Similar Technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and measure performance. See Section 6.
2.4 Advertising Data (If Enabled)
If you run ads (e.g., AdSense), ad partners may collect data via cookies/identifiers to show and measure ads. You can update this based on your actual ad setup.
2.5 What We Do Not Intentionally Collect
- Sensitive personal data (e.g., government IDs, health data) unless you voluntarily provide it in support messages.
- Payment card data, unless you use a third-party payment processor (in that case, they handle your payment info).
2.6 Data Summary Table
| Category | Examples | Why We Collect It |
|---|---|---|
| Account | Email, password hash, settings | Authentication, preferences |
| Usage | Pages viewed, clicks, searches | Improve features, analytics |
| Device / Logs | IP address, browser/app version, errors | Security, debugging, performance |
| Support | Messages, screenshots, attachments | Customer support |
| Ads / Analytics (optional) | Cookie IDs, ad interactions | Monetization, measurement |
3. How We Use Data
We use information to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Service.
- Personalize your experience (e.g., saved topics, preferences).
- Improve features, quality, and performance.
- Monitor and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
- Communicate with you about updates, support, and policy changes.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
Legal bases (where applicable): We process data based on contract necessity (to provide the Service), legitimate interests (security and improvement), consent (where required), and legal obligation.
5. AI & Content Processing
The Service may send limited inputs to AI systems to generate summaries, categorize topics, or improve relevance (“AI Processing”). AI outputs may be inaccurate or incomplete.
5.1 What May Be Sent for AI Processing
- URLs and metadata for publicly available source content
- User prompts or searches (if you use AI-assisted search)
- System instructions to enforce transformation rules and reduce plagiarism
5.2 What We Try Not to Send
- Highly sensitive personal information (unless necessary and explicitly provided)
- Payment data (handled by payment processors if used)
Note: AI providers may process data as described in their own policies. Where feasible, we use settings and contracts that limit provider use and retain control of the content pipeline.
7. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
- Account data: retained while your account is active.
- Logs & analytics: retained for a limited period for security and performance analysis.
- Support communications: retained as needed to resolve issues and improve support quality.
You may request deletion as described in Section 9, subject to legal and operational exceptions.
8. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information, such as access controls, encryption in transit, and monitoring. However, no system is 100% secure.
If you believe there is a security issue, contact us at [INSERT SECURITY EMAIL].
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your personal information, and to object to or restrict certain processing.
9.1 Common Requests
- Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: request corrections to inaccurate data.
- Deletion: request deletion of your account and/or personal data.
- Opt-out of targeted ads: where applicable, you may opt out of targeted advertising.
9.2 How to Submit a Request
Email us at [INSERT PRIVACY EMAIL] with the subject: “Privacy Request”. We may need to verify your identity before completing your request.
10. Children
The Service is not intended for children under [INSERT AGE, e.g., 13]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
11. International Users
If you access the Service from outside [INSERT COUNTRY], your information may be processed and stored where we or our providers operate. By using the Service, you consent to such processing, subject to applicable law.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the “Last updated” date and may provide additional notice for material changes. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy.
13. Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact us:
- Privacy: [INSERT PRIVACY EMAIL]
- Support: [INSERT SUPPORT EMAIL]
- Mailing address: [INSERT ADDRESS]