Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for hofu.site

Effective Date: June 12, 2025
Website: https://hofu.site
Contact Email: support@hofu.site


1. Introduction

Welcome to hofu.site ("we", "our", "us", or "the Website"). We value your privacy and are fully committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or interact with our Website. It also outlines your rights and choices regarding your personal information.

By using our Website, you accept the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.


2. What Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. This includes:

2.1. Personal Information (You Provide)

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Payment and billing information (when applicable)

  • Other information you provide through forms, chats, or surveys

2.2. Automatically Collected Information

When you access hofu.site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type, operating system, and language

  • Referrer URL

  • Pages viewed, time spent, and navigation paths

  • Location data (approximated from IP)

2.3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to:

  • Authenticate users

  • Remember preferences

  • Analyze usage behavior

  • Deliver targeted content or ads

You may disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect the Website's functionality.


3. How We Use Your Information

We process your data only when we have a valid legal basis. This includes:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain our Website

  • To improve, personalize, and expand our services

  • To communicate with you, including customer support and updates

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • To detect and prevent fraud or misuse

  • For analytics, research, and business development

  • With your consent, for marketing purposes


4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we collect and process your information only where we have a legal basis to do so, such as:

  • Your consent

  • To fulfill a contract

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • For legitimate interests that are not overridden by your data protection rights


5. How We Share Your Information

We never sell your personal data. We may share it under the following limited circumstances:

5.1. With Trusted Third Parties

We share data with service providers who assist in:

  • Hosting and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Vercel)

  • Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Email delivery (e.g., Mailchimp, SendGrid)

  • Payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

These providers only access your data to perform tasks on our behalf and are contractually obligated to keep it secure.

5.2. Legal Compliance

We may disclose your data if required by law or in response to:

  • Legal process (court order, subpoena)

  • Regulatory or governmental requests

  • Fraud prevention or investigation

5.3. Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.


6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including those with less protective data laws. When we transfer data internationally, we:

  • Use Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission (if applicable)

  • Ensure appropriate safeguards are in place


7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it securely.


8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Rectify incorrect or outdated information

  • Delete your data (right to be forgotten)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

You may exercise these rights by emailing support@hofu.site. We may verify your identity before fulfilling the request.


9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used

  • The right to request deletion of personal data

  • The right to opt out of data selling or sharing (note: we do not sell data)

  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To make a request, email support@hofu.site with “California Privacy Rights” in the subject line.


10. Security of Your Information

We take data protection seriously and implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption

  • Firewalls and access control

  • Regular software updates and audits

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to take precautions when sharing personal information online.


11. Children’s Privacy

hofu.site is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13 (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.


12. Third-Party Content and Services

The Website may link to or embed third-party content (e.g., videos, articles, plugins). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their privacy policies before interacting with them.


13. Your Responsibilities

  • Keep your login credentials confidential (if applicable)

  • Ensure the information you provide is accurate

  • Review this policy periodically for updates


14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, technology, or business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes your acceptance.


15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us at:

Email: support@hofu.site
Website: https://hofu.site