Overview
At Hodhod, accessible via our mobile application ("App"), your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how Hodhod ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and shares your information when you use our services ("Services"). By using Hodhod, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Types of Data Collected
Personal Information
- Account Information: Name, email address, and password during signup. If you register via third-party services (e.g., Google or Apple), we collect authorized information.
- Payment Information: Limited transaction details for in-app purchases or subscriptions, processed by third-party providers (e.g., Apple App Store, Google Play Store).
- User-Provided Content: Text input for grammar checking, writing suggestions, or style improvements.
Non-Personal Information
- Log Data: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, time zone, and app usage data.
- Device Information: Device ID, hardware model, and app version.
- Usage Data: Interaction data, such as features used or suggestions accepted.
Data from Third Parties
We may collect authorized data from third-party integrations (e.g., cloud storage) or aggregated analytics from partners (e.g., Google Analytics).
How We Use Your Data
- Text Analysis: Process your text for grammar, style, and clarity suggestions. Text is not used to train models unless you opt in.
- Analytics: Analyze usage patterns to improve functionality.
- Personalization: Tailor suggestions based on your writing style.
- Payments: Manage subscriptions or in-app purchases.
- Communication: Send updates, promotional offers (with consent), or support responses.
- Security: Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access.
- Legal Compliance: Meet obligations under laws like GDPR and CCPA.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Service Providers: Trusted partners (e.g., AWS for storage, Stripe for payments) bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or government authority.
- Business Transfers: In case of a merger or acquisition, with notice to you.
- Aggregated Data: Non-identifiable data for analytics or research.
Third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, Apple, Stripe) have their own privacy policies, which you should review.
Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: Update inaccurate data via account settings.
- Deletion: Delete your account and data (contact your administrator if managed by an organization).
- Portability: Download stored documents or data (e.g., billing receipts).
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing or opt out of non-essential data sharing.
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@hodhodapp.com.
Children’s Privacy
Hodhod is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children and will delete such data promptly if discovered.
International Data Transfers
Data may be transferred to servers in the USA or other countries, complying with laws like GDPR through standard contractual clauses.
Compliance with Laws
Hodhod complies with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, CalOPPA, and PIPEDA, ensuring transparency, consent, and data protection.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be notified via email or in-app notifications.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or complaints, contact us at:
- Email: support@hodhodapp.com
- Phone: +249 99-33-59-537
- Address: Riyadh, Alshifa, Ksa
EU or Swiss users with unresolved issues may contact JAMS or invoke binding arbitration under Privacy Shield principles (if applicable).