HoodLink Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 2, 2025

1. Introduction

HoodLink ("Application") is developed by Kursat Taskin ("Service Provider") as a free service. This privacy policy outlines how HoodLink collects, uses, and protects your personal data in compliance with relevant data protection laws, including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act).

2. Information Collection and Use

The Application collects certain data when you download and use it. The data collected may include:

• Your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address.
• Pages visited within the Application, time spent on those pages.
• Device and operating system information.
• User interactions with the Application (e.g., posts, comments, shared content).

Location Data: The Application does not collect precise location data unless explicitly granted permission by the user.

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you provide explicit permission to process your data.
• Contractual Obligation: When processing is required to provide services.
• Legitimate Interest: When necessary to improve the Application.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law.

4. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used for the following purposes:

• Improving user experience and functionality of the Application.
• Ensuring security and preventing fraud.
• Sending important notifications and updates.
• Providing personalized content and recommendations.
• Complying with legal requirements.

5. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We may share anonymized data with third-party service providers for analytical and operational purposes. These third-party services have their own privacy policies regarding data handling:

• Google Play Services

We do not sell or share personal data for advertising purposes.

6. Data Retention Policy

We retain data for as long as necessary to provide the services and comply with legal obligations. Retention periods include:

• User account data: Retained as long as the account is active.
• Transaction data: Retained for legal compliance (up to 5 years).
• Location data: Stored for up to 1 year unless revoked.

7. User Rights

Under GDPR and CCPA, users have the right to:

• Access: Request details of personal data collected.
• Rectification: Request correction of incorrect data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of data (subject to legal exceptions).
• Restrict Processing: Request limited use of their data.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of data in a readable format.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw permission for data processing at any time.

8. Children's Privacy

HoodLink does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take immediate steps to delete the data. Parents or guardians can contact us at support@hoodlink.com to request deletion.

9. Opt-Out and Deletion of Data

Users can stop data collection by uninstalling the Application. To request data deletion, please contact us at support@hoodlink.com.

10. Security Measures

We implement security measures to protect user data, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data.
• Access controls and authentication.
• Regular security audits.
• Data access restrictions.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page. Users are encouraged to review the policy regularly.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding privacy while using HoodLink, contact us at:

Email: support@hoodlink.com

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