Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to HushLink ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service at hushlink.me.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account information (name, email address)
  • Content you upload (text, images, videos, documents)
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
  • Settings and preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage data (views, unlocks, interactions)
  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP addresses and location data
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our service
  • Process your payments and transactions
  • Send you notifications and updates
  • Improve and optimize our platform
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Provide analytics about your shared content

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • All content is encrypted during transmission and at rest
  • Payment information is processed through Stripe and never stored on our servers
  • Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
  • Regular security audits and updates

5. Content Ownership and Control

You retain all ownership rights to the content you upload. We store your content only to provide our service. You can:

  • Delete your content at any time
  • Set expiration limits for your secrets
  • Control who can access your content
  • Export your data upon request

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Stripe - Payment processing
  • Supabase - Data storage and authentication
  • Vercel - Website hosting

Each service has its own privacy policy and data handling practices.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your data
  • Object to data processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies to provide our service and optional analytics cookies to improve user experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes via email or through the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: privacy@hushlink.me

Summary

Your privacy matters to us. We collect only what's necessary to provide our service, protect your data with industry-standard security, and give you control over your information. You own your content, and we're transparent about how we use your data.