Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 1, 2024

At Hanvando, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our services. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

  • Account Information: Name, email, and other information you provide when registering.
  • Content Submissions: Posts, listings, comments, and uploaded content.
  • Usage Data: Log files, IP address, device type, browser, and pages visited.
  • Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our platform
  • To personalize your experience and recommend content
  • To communicate with you about updates, security, or support
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or violations

3. Sharing and Disclosure

  • We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
  • We may share information with service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) bound by confidentiality.
  • We may disclose data where required by law or to protect our legal rights and platform security.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze usage, and improve performance. You can adjust your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for legitimate business or legal purposes. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

  • Access & Correction: You may request access to your data or correct inaccuracies.
  • Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data.
  • Objection: You may object to certain data uses where permitted by law.

California residents may exercise additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Canadian users are protected under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has submitted personal data, we will delete it.

9. International Users

Our platform is based in Canada. By using our services, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in Canada and the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests related to your privacy, contact us.