Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Hivemind ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services (collectively, the "Service").

By using Hivemind, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and password (stored in encrypted form).
  • Identity Verification Data: If you choose to verify your identity to unlock posting capabilities, we use a third-party service (Stripe Identity) to process verification. We do not store copies of your identity documents. We only receive confirmation of verification status.
  • User Content: Posts, comments, and images you share through the Service.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Location Data: We collect your device's location to show you posts from nearby users. Your precise location is never shared with other users or displayed publicly. Location data is used solely to filter content by geographic proximity.
  • Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
  • Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Service, including features used and time spent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
  • Show you posts and content from users in your geographic area
  • Process identity verification requests
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and illegal activity
  • Respond to your requests and communications
  • Send you important updates about the Service
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Service (e.g., hosting, identity verification, analytics).
  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
  • With Your Consent: We may share information with your consent or at your direction.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

5. Anonymity and Public Content

Hivemind is designed to be an anonymous platform. When you post content:

  • Your posts and comments are visible to other users in the same geographic area
  • Your email, identity verification details, and account information are never displayed to other users
  • Your precise location is never shared; only approximate distance is shown
  • We may retain association between your account and content for moderation purposes

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Content that falls outside the active feed (top 100 posts) becomes archived but is not immediately deleted. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure password hashing
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Portability: Request a portable copy of your data
  • Opt-out: Opt out of certain data collection or processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@somecorp.dev.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

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

11. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Third-party services we use include:

  • Stripe Identity: For identity verification
  • Cloud hosting providers: For data storage and processing

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

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

  • Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

15. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

  • Right of access to your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Our legal basis for processing personal data includes: consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and legitimate interests.