Hobbyts privacy notice

Last Updated: February 28, 2024

This Privacy Notice is here to inform you, as a user of the Hobbyts app, website and messengers channels (further the “App”, the “Website”, the “Product”, “the Services”, the “channel”, “we/us”, “the Company”), on the processing of your personal data in connection with the use of the Product. If you do not agree with the terms in this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the app.

• 1. Who We Are

  In order to provide you with Hobbyts, we launched it as a Website and as an App. We also use Telegram for user authorization and websites Hobbyts.com and Hobbytostar.com to share news about the product and communicate with users.

  Please mind that the Product is intended for users who have reached the minimum legal age. Therefore, We expect you will not use the Product unless you are at least 16 and older.

• 2. Contact Us

  If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us:
  By email: [email protected]
  By Telegram: HobbyTS.

  Please note that in some cases, for your safety and where we have reasonable doubts about the authenticity of the request, we may need to authenticate you before proceeding with your request.

• 3. Personal Data We Collect

  We use Telegram for signup, signin, and authentication processes. Telegram retains some data for these processes. We recommend reviewing Telegram privacy policy for a clear understanding of their data handling practices.

  We use Your Personal data to provide and improve the service and customize our Product, to provide features of our Product . When you start using the Product we collect the following personal data.

  • The data you provide:

    • General Information

    • — Name
    • — Email address
    • — Birth year, age
    • — Place of residence
    • — Other data you may provide

  • • Hobbies and Location in-App Information

    Your activity details data, such as hobby type, location for events.

  • • Customer Support and Other Communications Information

    When you contact us for customer support or otherwise communicate with us, you may provide us with information related to your use of the Product, or additional information. We also collect information on the feedback you provide.

  • • Your User Choices

    We collect:

    - information about your in-App settings

    - records about when you accepted our Terms of Use, Privacy Notice, and/or provided consent to the processing of your data or to marketing communications; cookies

    - information about whether you have enabled push notifications.

  • Automatically collected data while using the Product:

    DATA CATEGORY	WEBSITE DATA COLLECTION	APP DATA COLLECTION
    Usage Information	We collect information about your activity on our Website, like frequency of use, areas and features that you access, visit or use, and engagement with particular features.	We collect information about your activity on our App, such as: Product interaction, e.g. frequency of use, areas and features that you access, visit or use, and engagement with particular features. In-App activities, like performed/active activities, interactions, information about events, location choice etc.
    Device-Related Information	When you install, access, or use the Website, we collect device-related information. This includes IP address, user-agent, hardware model, operating system information, browser information, language and time zone, etc. Device-related information also includes approximate location information.	When you install, access, or use the App, We collect device-related information. This includes IP address, user-agent, hardware model, operating system information, the App version, browser information, mobile network, language and time zone, device identifiers, including Android Advertising Identifier (GAID)/Apple ID for Advertisers (IDFA) etc. Device-related information also includes approximate location information. Please note that approximate location information is collected even if you do not choose to use our precise location-related features. General location (e.g. country level) is estimated based on IP addresses and other information like phone locale. We may also scan your device to identify applications the App can connect with, such as contacts.
    Log and Troubleshooting Information	We collect some troubleshooting, bug, and crash reporting information from you to help determine problems with the Product. We also collect and write logs to be able to access historical data for internal and external investigations.

• 4. Information third parties provide about you

  • • Google Analytics: We utilize Google Analytics to monitor and analyze app usage and can be used to track user behavior within the app. Google Analytics might collect anonymous information specific to your device such as device type, operating system, and other metrics. For a better understanding of how Google uses data when you use apps or websites that utilize their services, please refer to How Google uses information from sites or apps that use their services , accessible from Google's official website.

  • • Advertising Networks Information: Advertising networks provide us with insights on which channels (e.g. social networks) and which particular ad campaigns helped you to reach the Product.

  • • Cookies and Similar Technologies: On the Website, we also use cookies and other tracking technologies for various purposes. Cookies may be used to remember user preferences, such as language settings, and to enhance user experience by providing personalized content.

• 5. App Content

  • Content generated by users

  • The content provided in the HobbyTS app is generated by users. Any information you disclose in your profile and content becomes public - along with your chosen screen name and uploaded photo.

    Users are required to refrain from using offensive language or posting harmful content to maintain a positive and respectful experience for all users within the app. Inappropriate content will be promptly deleted by Hobbyts administrators, and users responsible for such content will receive a warning. Following multiple warnings, users may be blocked from accessing the app.

  • Links to Other Websites

  • Our Product may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Us. If You click on a third party link, You will be directed to that third party's site. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

• 6. Use of Your Personal Data:

  We may utilize Personal Data for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Maintain Our Service: This includes monitoring the usage of our Service to ensure its functionality and efficiency.
  • Account Management: We use Personal Data to manage your registration as a user of the Service, granting access to various functionalities available to registered users.
  • Performance of Contract: Personal Data is processed for the development, compliance, and execution of purchase contracts for products, items, or services acquired through the Service.
  • Communication: We may contact you via email, telephone calls, SMS, or other electronic communication methods, including mobile application push notifications, to provide updates, informative communications related to functionalities, products, or contracted services, and security updates when necessary.
  • Marketing Communications: We may use Personal Data to provide news, special offers, and general information about goods, services, and events similar to those you have already engaged with, unless you have opted out of receiving such information.
  • Request Management: Personal Data is used to attend to and manage your requests submitted to us.
  • Business Transfers: Your information may be utilized for evaluating or conducting mergers, divestitures, restructurings, or other transactions involving the sale or transfer of some or all of our assets, where Personal Data held by us about our Service users is among the assets transferred.
  • Other Purposes: We may use Personal Data for additional purposes, such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, evaluating promotional campaigns, and improving our Service, products, services, marketing, and user experience.

  We may share your personal information in the following situations:

  • With Service Providers: Personal information may be shared with service providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service and to facilitate communication with you.
  • For Business Transfers: Personal information may be shared or transferred in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
  • With Affiliates: Your information may be shared with our affiliates, and we require them to adhere to this Privacy Policy. Affiliates include our parent company, subsidiaries, joint venture partners, or other entities under common control with us.
  • With Business Partners: Your information may be shared with our business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions.
  • With Other Users: When you share personal information or interact in public areas with other users, such information may be viewed by all users and may be publicly distributed outside the app. Your activity descriptions, profile, and other relevant information may be visible to other users or contacts on third-party social media services.
  • With Your Consent: We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.

• 7. Retention of Your Personal Data

  • • We will retain Your Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use Your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.
  • • Furthermore, the Company will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is typically retained for a shorter period, unless it is essential to enhance the security or functionality of Our Service, or when We are legally obligated to retain this data for longer durations.
  • • We continuously review our data retention practices to ensure that Personal Data is not kept longer than necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Once the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your Personal Data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

  • Data Storage: We store your data in Google Cloud data centers located in European Union. We use Google Cloud's robust security infrastructure to protect your data, including encryption at rest and in transit, access controls, and regular security audits.

  • Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on your consent when you create an account or use our services. We may also process your data based on contractual necessity to fulfill our obligations to you or based on our legitimate interests in operating our business, such as preventing fraud and improving our services.

  • Data Retention: We will retain your data for as long as necessary to provide you with our services, comply with legal requirements, or resolve disputes.

  • Data Transfer: We may transfer your data outside of Europe for specific purposes, such as using third-party service providers located in other countries. In such cases, we will ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

• 8. Utilization of Personal Data

  You have the right to request that We assist in deleting the Personal Data that We have collected about You. You may also contact Us to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information that You have provided to Us.

• 9. Disclosure of Your Personal Data

  • Business Transactions

    If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

  • Law enforcement

    Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).

  • Other legal requirements

    The Company may disclose Your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

    • Comply with a legal obligation

    • Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company

    • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service

    • Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public

    • Protect against legal liability

• 10. Security of Your Personal Data

  The security of Your Personal Data is important to Us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your Personal Data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security.

• 11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

  We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the latest revision date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. By continuing to use our Product, you acknowledge you have read and understood the most up-to-date Privacy Notice.