Hoook Privacy Policy
Effective as of January 2025
When you use Hoook, you trust us with your information. We understand that privacy is important, and we are committed to protecting your personal data while providing a platform that fosters collaboration, innovation, and venture development. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand the types of information we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control and manage your data on Hoook.
Information We Collect
Hoook collects information to provide and improve our services. The information we collect depends on how you use the platform, the choices you make regarding privacy settings, and the content you share. The types of information we collect include:
- Account information, such as your name, email address, and profile details.
- Content you create and upload, including venture profiles, repository documents, messages, and interactions with other users.
- Usage data, including how you engage with Hoook’s features, such as creating ventures, commenting on updates, or collaborating on projects.
- Device and technical information, such as browser type, operating system, and IP address, which helps us maintain platform security and functionality.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect allows us to provide a seamless and secure experience while continuously improving our platform. Specifically, we use your data to:
- Enable core platform functionalities, such as venture creation, collaboration, and document sharing.
- Improve user experience by analyzing how features are used and making enhancements accordingly.
- Ensure security and prevent unauthorized access, fraud, or abuse.
- Communicate with you regarding updates, changes to the platform, or security alerts.
Importantly, Hoook does not sell or monetize your personal data. We are committed to using your information responsibly and only in ways that enhance your experience on the platform.
Your Privacy Controls
Hoook provides several ways for you to control the information you share and manage your privacy preferences. Users have the ability to:
- Adjust venture visibility settings to make ventures public or private.
- Control the accessibility of repository documents, choosing between private and public visibility.
- Edit, update, or delete venture information at any time.
While we offer privacy controls, Hoook is not responsible for information you voluntarily share with others. If you make data public or share it with unauthorized parties, we cannot control how that information is used or distributed by others.
Sharing and Protecting Your Information
Hoook is designed to facilitate collaboration while giving users control over their content. We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following cases:
- With your consent: You can choose to share your ventures or collaborate with others.
- For legal reasons: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, we may disclose information as necessary.
- For security and fraud prevention: We may process information to detect and prevent misuse of the platform.
We employ security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online platform can be completely secure, so users should take precautions when sharing sensitive information.
Data Retention and Deletion
Hoook retains user data to provide a seamless experience and ensure platform stability. However, we provide users with the ability to:
- Delete ventures and associated data at any time.
- Remove repository documents and other content from the platform.
- Request account deletion, which will remove personal data from our systems.
Some data may be retained in an anonymized form for analytical purposes or platform improvements. We strive to ensure that deleted data is fully removed from our active and backup systems within a reasonable time frame.
Compliance & Changes to This Policy
Hoook is committed to compliance with applicable data protection laws and best practices. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect platform changes or legal requirements. If significant updates are made, we will provide prominent notice or direct communication to users.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or need assistance managing your privacy settings, please contact us at support@hoook.com.