HandsFreeBlog

1. Introduction

HandsFreeBlog ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

Name and email address (when you create an account)
Profile information (avatar, bio, etc.)
Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
Content you create and publish through the Service
Communications with us (support requests, feedback)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent)
Device information (device type, operating system)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Usage data (features used, content interactions)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
Process transactions and send related information
Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
Personalize your experience and provide content recommendations
Send you marketing communications (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

Payment processing (Stripe)
Email delivery services
Hosting and infrastructure providers (Vercel, Supabase)
Analytics services
AI and content generation services

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We use industry-standard encryption for data transmission and storage, secure authentication mechanisms, and regular security audits.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request access to your personal information
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
Restriction: Request restriction of processing
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data that are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from those of your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your information.

We do not sell your personal information.

13. GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information based on valid legal grounds including your consent, our legitimate business interests, and compliance with legal obligations.

14. 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.

We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Service prior to the change becoming effective.

15. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]

Address:
11450 US Hwy 380 Ste 130 #121
Cross Roads, TX 76227
United States