Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
At Hipe, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have. By using Hipe, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Account Information — When you create a Hipe account, we collect your name, email address, and password. If you sign up using a third-party service such as Google or X (Twitter), we receive basic profile information from that provider.
Usage Data — We collect information about how you interact with the platform, including pages visited, articles read, search queries, time spent on pages, and feature usage. This data is used in aggregate to improve the product and is not sold to third parties.
IP Address — We record your IP address at the time of account registration. This information is used solely for security purposes, including fraud prevention, abuse detection, and enforcement of bans. It is not shared with third parties and is not used for advertising.
Cookies and Local Storage — We use cookies and browser local storage to maintain your session, remember your preferences (such as theme and language), and collect anonymous analytics. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
How We Use Your Information
- Personalization — To customize your news feed, recommend relevant stories, and remember your reading preferences.
- Analytics — To understand how readers use Hipe so we can improve performance, fix bugs, and develop new features.
- Communication — To send you account-related notifications, security alerts, and optional newsletters you have subscribed to. You can unsubscribe from non-essential emails at any time.
- Security — To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access to accounts.
Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to advertisers or data brokers. We share data only with trusted service providers who help us operate the platform, such as hosting providers, email delivery services, and analytics tools. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain certain records. Anonymous, aggregated analytics data may be retained indefinitely.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data and request a copy of the information we hold about you.
- Delete your account and associated personal data at any time from your account settings.
- Export your data, including your reading history, saved articles, and account information, in a portable format.
- Correct any inaccurate information in your account profile.
- Opt out of non-essential communications at any time.
Cookies
Hipe uses essential cookies to keep you logged in and functional cookies to remember your preferences. We use anonymous analytics cookies to understand usage patterns. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. For full details, please review our Cookie Policy.
Age Requirement
Hipe is intended solely for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that a user is under 18, we will immediately suspend and permanently delete their account. If you believe a minor has created an account, please contact us immediately at contact@gethipe.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through the platform or by email. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at privacy@gethipe.com.