Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 26, 2023

Welcome to hackly.top. This Privacy Policy describes how hackly.top ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit our website https://hackly.top (the "Site") and use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner.

By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, which may include personal information that can be used to identify you.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Information: When you contact us via email or a contact form, you may provide your name, email address, and any other information you choose to include in your message.
• Account Information: If you create an account on our Site, we may collect your username, password, email address, and profile information.
• Communications: Records of your correspondence with us, including support requests and feedback.
• User Content: Information you post, upload, or submit to the Site, such as comments, code snippets, or project details.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log and Usage Data: Our servers automatically record information when you visit our Site, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referral URLs, pages viewed, links clicked, and the dates and times of your visits.
• Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our Site, including device type, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Location Data: General location information derived from your IP address.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) or social media platforms, if you interact with our content on those platforms or use their services to log into our Site.

2. Use of Your Information

We use the information we collect for various business purposes, including:

• To Provide and Maintain Our Services: To operate, maintain, and provide you with the features and functionality of the Site.
• To Improve Our Site: To understand how our Site is used, analyze trends, and optimize user experience.
• To Communicate With You: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and administrative messages.
• For Security and Protection: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, security breaches, or other potentially prohibited or illegal activities.
• For Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.
• For Marketing and Promotions: With your consent where required, to send you promotional communications about our services, events, or news we believe may interest you.

We will not use your personal information for purposes incompatible with those described in this policy without notifying you and, where required, obtaining your consent.

3. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of your personal information. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning.
• Access controls to restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
• Regular review of our information collection, storage, and processing practices.

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

4. Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information to enhance your user experience.

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your device. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to your actions.
• Analytics/Performance Cookies: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve Site performance.
• Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

4.3 Your Choices Regarding Cookies

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our Site may not function properly.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery), subject to strict data protection agreements.
• Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
• Business Transfers: In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
• With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information, with your explicit consent.

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit the processing of your personal information.
• Right to Data Portability: Request