Last updated: December 11, 2024
This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use the service. It also outlines your privacy rights under GDPR and CCPA and how the law protects you.
We use your personal data to provide and improve the service. By using the service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this privacy policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Account: A unique account created for you to access our service or parts of it.
Affiliate: An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party.
Company: Referred to as “We,” “Us,” or “Our” in this agreement, it refers to Hints.
Cookies: Small files placed on your device to track and store certain information.
Country: Morocco.
Device: Any device used to access the service, such as a computer, cellphone, or tablet.
Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identifiable individual.
Service: Refers to the website.
Service Provider: A third party processing data on our behalf.
Third-Party Social Media Service: A website or social network used to log in to the service.
Usage Data: Data collected automatically when using the service.
Website: Refers to Hint Connections, accessible from hintconnections.com.
You: The individual accessing or using the service.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
We collect and process personal data for the following purposes, in accordance with CCPA and GDPR:
- Personal Data
- Email address.
- First name and last name.
- Usage Data
- Information such as your device’s IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the website.
- Tracking Technologies and Cookies
- We use cookies and similar tracking technologies like web beacons to monitor and analyze the use of our service.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (Under GDPR)
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Your Consent: When you have given us explicit consent.
- Contractual Obligations: To fulfill a contract with you.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our service, provided it does not override your rights.
Your Privacy Rights Under GDPR and CCPA
- GDPR Rights
- Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate data.
- Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
- Restriction: You can request limited use of your data.
- Portability: You can request your data in a portable format.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- CCPA Rights
- Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal data we collect, use, share, or sell.
- Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of your personal data.
- Non-Discrimination: You will not face discrimination for exercising your rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
Consent and Opt-Out Mechanisms
- You can withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on it for data processing.
- For CCPA, you can opt-out of the sale of personal information using a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link on our website.
Retention of Your Personal Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. Usage data may be retained for a shorter duration unless required for legal reasons.
Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your data in the following cases:
- With service providers for monitoring and analysis.
- For business transfers or legal obligations.
- With affiliates, business partners, or other users, as necessary.
- With your explicit consent.
Security of Your Personal Data
We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our service does not address anyone under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: hintconnections.com/contact