Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21/05/2025

Welcome to Hookd, a social platform built for anglers by anglers, proudly powered by Legends Online. Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use Hookd across web and mobile platforms.

Please read this policy carefully. By using Hookd, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide to Us

When you register or interact on Hookd, we collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

Name, username, and email address
Profile picture and biography
Fishing-related interests and preferences
Posts, comments, and messages you create
Media you upload (e.g., photos, videos, attachments)
Group memberships and event participation

b. Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect:

IP address, browser type, and device information
Activity data such as time of login, interactions, and page visits
Push notification tokens (for mobile and web notifications)
Location data (if you grant permission on mobile devices)

c. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and local storage to:

Keep you logged in
Improve app speed and performance
Remember your preferences
Serve relevant updates or announcements

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of Hookd may not function properly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Create and manage your account
Deliver core features like posting, messaging, and notifications
Enable group discussions and content sharing
Improve performance and user experience
Communicate with you about updates, features, or platform maintenance
Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., for data hosting, push notifications)
Legal authorities if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and property
Other users, to the extent required by social platform functionality (e.g., when you post in a group, follow someone, or reply to messages)

Your profile and shared content may be visible to other members depending on your privacy settings.

4. Your Privacy Controls

You can:

Edit or delete your profile and posts
Control who can see your activity
Opt-out of email or push notifications
Deactivate or delete your account at any time

To make these changes, visit your account settings inside the app.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information:

As long as your account is active
As needed to comply with legal obligations or platform integrity

Upon deletion of your account, most data is permanently removed within 30 days, except where legal or security reasons require longer retention.

6. Children’s Privacy

Hookd is intended for users aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we discover that a minor has registered without consent, we will delete the account and associated data.

7. Data Security

We take data security seriously. We use encryption, secure hosting, and regular monitoring to protect your personal information. However, no system is 100% secure — please use strong passwords and remain vigilant.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect platform or legal changes. If we do, we’ll notify you via in-app notification or email. Continued use of Hookd after updates means you accept the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact us:

📧 Email: hello@legendsonline.co.za
🌐 Website: https://legendsonline.co.za
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