Create an Account or Sign in Email Confirm Email Password Confirm Password First Name Last Name Nickname I agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Terms of Service × Privacy Policy 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📍 Powered by Legends Online ×