1. Introduction

Welcome to Hiveconomy ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services, including our dividend tracking tools, stock screeners, personal finance applications, and educational content.

Important: All tools, resources, and content provided by Hiveconomy are for educational and informational purposes only. We do not provide financial, investment, or tax advice. Any investment decisions you make are your own responsibility.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Email addresses when you subscribe to our newsletter or download our free resources
• Name and contact information when you create an account
• Payment information when you purchase our premium tools or services
• Profile information and preferences within our applications
• Communication data when you contact us for support or inquiries

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage data and analytics about how you interact with our website and applications
• Device information including IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Log data including access times and pages viewed

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our dividend tracking tools, stock screeners, and personal finance applications
• Educational Content: To deliver educational resources, guides, and financial literacy content
• Marketing Communications: To send you newsletters, product updates, and promotional content (with your consent)
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical support
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our tools and services
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Marketing Communications

We collect email addresses primarily for marketing purposes, including:

• Sending newsletters about dividend investing and personal finance
• Promoting our SaaS tools, applications, and services
• Sharing educational content and free resources
• Announcing new products and features
• Offering special promotions and discounts

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate our business (e.g., email marketing platforms, analytics services, payment processors)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though this may affect some functionality of our services.

10. Third-Party Services

Our services may integrate with third-party platforms and services (such as financial data providers, analytics tools, and payment processors). These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: