Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to HiveQuery ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our hyperlocal Q&A platform.

By using HiveQuery, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and location details (city, sector, area)
• Profile Information: Optional profile picture, bio, and preferences
• Content: Questions, answers, comments, and other user-generated content
• Communications: Messages you send to us or other users through our platform

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, features used, time spent
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (with your consent)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our hyperlocal Q&A services
• Connect you with relevant local content and community members
• Personalize your experience and improve our platform
• Send you notifications about platform activity and updates
• Protect against spam, fraud, and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Display relevant advertisements (through Google AdSense and other partners)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Questions, answers, and profile information you choose to make public
• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, customer support)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
• Advertising Partners: Google AdSense and other advertising networks (in anonymized form)

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and store certain information:

• Essential Cookies: Required for platform functionality and security
• Performance Cookies: Help us analyze how our platform is used
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads
• Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing on social platforms

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

6. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our platform. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

For more information about Google's privacy practices, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure hosting and backup procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Update: Correct or update your account information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Object: Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@hivequery.com.

9. Children's Privacy

HiveQuery is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: