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Mr Hilo 🌋 Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 28, 2025

Overview

Mr Hilo ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and protection of your data when you interact with our website and services.

As part of our commitment to transparency, we want you to understand how we handle your information and the choices you have regarding your data.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter)
  • Name (if provided during communication)
  • Contact information (when you reach out to us)

Technical Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Time zone and location (country/region level only)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services
  • To notify you about changes to our services
  • To provide customer support
  • To gather analysis or valuable information to improve our services
  • To monitor the usage of our services
  • To detect, prevent and address technical issues
  • To send you marketing and promotional communications (only with your consent)

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Our specific retention periods are determined by the following criteria:

  • Email subscription data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Analytics data: 26 months from the date of collection
  • Communication records: 24 months from the last interaction
  • Technical logs: 90 days

After the retention period expires, your personal information is securely deleted or anonymized. You may request earlier deletion of your data at any time.

Analytics and Tracking

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve our services. This service:

  • Tracks website performance and user interactions
  • Collects anonymous usage data
  • Uses cookies and similar technologies
  • Adheres to data privacy regulations

You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Secure data storage and processing practices
  • Regular staff training on data protection

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to data processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Policy.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Mr Hilo

Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all legitimate inquiries within 48 business hours.

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).