Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Hobby Holdings LLC, a Maryland limited liability company doing business as HobbyDeal ("Hobby Holdings LLC," "HobbyDeal," "we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use our website and our mobile apps for iOS and Android (the "Service"). It also outlines your choices and the protections provided by law.
Hobby Holdings LLC operates from its principal place of business in Maryland, USA, and is responsible for processing personal information described in this policy. By using the Service, you agree that we process your information as described below.
Scope
This policy covers data we collect directly from you, data collected automatically while using the Service, and data received via integrations with Google, Facebook, Apple, and Stripe.
Information We Collect
Account and Contact Details
- Email address
- First and last name
- Phone number
- Billing and shipping details (address, city, state, postal code, country)
Social Login Information
If you sign in using a third‑party provider, we may receive the following, as permitted by your settings:
- Google: name, email, profile image
- Facebook: name, email, profile image
- Apple: name, email
Payments
Payments are processed by Stripe. We receive references such as your Stripe Customer ID and limited billing metadata. We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.
Usage and Device Data
When you use the Service, we automatically collect technical and usage information, including IP address, device and browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent, app performance metrics, identifiers, and diagnostic logs. On mobile, we may collect device model, OS version, and app version.
How We Use Information
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
- Authenticate users and manage accounts
- Process payments and fulfill transactions
- Respond to requests, support tickets, and feedback
- Monitor performance, debug issues, and enhance security
- Analyze usage to improve features and user experience
- Send important notices about changes, updates, and security
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Usage data may be retained for a shorter period unless required for security or service improvement.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed outside your country. We take reasonable steps to protect your data in line with this policy and applicable laws, including appropriate safeguards when information is transferred across borders.
Security
We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Your Choices and Rights
- Access, update, or delete certain account information
- Opt out of non‑essential emails using unsubscribe links
- Control cookies via browser settings
- Where applicable, exercise rights provided by local law
U.S. State Privacy Rights
If you are a resident of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, or other states with comprehensive privacy laws, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information.
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the following rights:
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, our business purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information as those terms are defined under California law.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Limit our use and disclosure of sensitive personal information to purposes necessary to provide the Service.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your privacy rights without receiving discriminatory treatment.
Notice of Sale/Sharing: We may share certain identifiers, usage data, and device information with analytics and advertising partners in ways that may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" under California law. You have the right to opt out of such activities.
Sensitive Personal Information: We may collect certain sensitive personal information, including account login credentials and precise geolocation data (if you enable location services). We use this information only for purposes disclosed in this policy.
Other State Residents
Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah have similar rights, including:
- Right to access personal information we hold about you
- Right to correct inaccuracies in your personal information
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to obtain a copy of your personal information in a portable format
- Right to opt out of targeted advertising, sale of personal information, and certain profiling
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@hobbydeal.app with the subject line "Privacy Rights Request." We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically 45 days, with possible extension).
You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. The agent must provide proof of authorization, and we may require you to verify your identity directly with us.
Opt-Out Preference Signals
We recognize and process opt-out preference signals, such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC), in accordance with applicable state laws. If we detect such a signal from your browser, we will treat it as a valid request to opt out of the sale/sharing of your personal information for that specific browser.
Categories of Personal Information
In the preceding 12 months, we have collected and disclosed the following categories of personal information for business purposes:
- Identifiers (name, email, phone, IP address, device IDs)
- Commercial information (purchase history, transaction details)
- Internet or network activity (browsing history, interactions with the Service)
- Geolocation data (if enabled)
- Professional or employment information (if provided)
- Inferences drawn from the above to create user profiles
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
If you wish to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, you can:
- Email us at support@hobbydeal.app with "Do Not Sell My Information" in the subject line
- Adjust your cookie preferences in your browser settings
- Enable Global Privacy Control (GPC) in your browser
Account Deletion
- Open the HobbyDeal iOS or Android app
- Tap the gear icon (Settings) at the top right
- Scroll and select “Delete account”
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or the law. If we make material changes, we will post the updated policy here and revise the “Last updated” date above.
Contact Us
Questions about this policy? Contact Hobby Holdings LLC d/b/a HobbyDeal at support@hobbydeal.app.
California residents may also contact us via toll-free number at (800) 555-0199 for CCPA/CPRA inquiries.