Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 4, 2026

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

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate, secure, and improve the Service:

Account Information: Name, email address, and basic profile data
Usage Data: Pages visited, actions taken, and interaction patterns
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and system logs
Cookies: Essential cookies for authentication and session management

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data, passwords, or raw authentication tokens.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected data to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
Authenticate users and secure accounts
Monitor performance and detect abuse or fraud
Analyze usage trends to improve features
Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under the following legal bases:

Performance of a contract (providing the Service)
Legitimate interests (security, analytics, improvement)
Legal obligations
Consent (where explicitly requested)

4. Cookies & Authentication

We use same-origin cookies for authentication and session management. These cookies are essential for the Service to function properly.

We avoid unnecessary tracking and limit the use of third-party cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function correctly if disabled.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited data with:

Service providers (hosting, analytics, infrastructure)
Authorities when required by law
Business transfers (e.g., merger or acquisition)

All third-party providers are required to handle data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

Provide the Service
Maintain security and logs
Comply with legal obligations

When data is no longer required, it is deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location (including the EU/EEA), you may have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@hugston.com.

9. International Transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country of residence. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses to protect your data.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests:
info@hugston.com

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.