Privacy Policy | Hobigate

Introduction

At Hobigate ("We", "Us", or "Our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service (the "Site" or "Service"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect on the Site, through the Services, and in email, text, and other electronic communications sent through or in connection with the Site or Services.

By using Hobigate, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and forms part of our Terms of Use. By using the Site or Services, you also agree to be bound by our Terms of Use.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

Account Information: Email address, username, password, and profile information
Personal Information: Birth date (for age verification and content filtering), avatar, and bio
User Content: Reviews, ratings, lists, blog posts, comments, and other content you create
Media Tracking Data: Your watchlists, viewing history, ratings, and preferences
Communication Data: Messages sent through our messaging system
Database Contributions: Book, person, character, and media information you submit to HobigateDB (BooksDB, PeopleDB, CharacterDB, etc.), including metadata
Image Uploads: Avatars, banners, cover images, list covers, community images, and database images. Uploaded images are automatically processed for quality and performance optimization (WebP format conversion, resizing)
Community Data: Community creation, membership, post sharing, and community interaction data

2. Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on pages
Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system
IP Address: For security and analytics purposes
Cookies and Tracking: To enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our service
To verify your age and filter content appropriately
To personalize your experience and show relevant content
To process your requests and transactions
To communicate with you about your account and our service
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
To analyze usage patterns and improve our service
To enforce our terms of service and policies
To comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

1. Public Information

Some information you provide is public by default, such as your username, profile information, reviews, and public lists. This information is visible to other users of the service.

2. Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and email services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

3. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational 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, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. Please notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account.

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You can access and update your account information through your profile settings
Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
Privacy Settings: You can control the visibility of your profile and content through privacy settings
Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings
Opt-out: You can opt out of certain communications, though we may still send essential service-related messages

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

We use age verification to ensure appropriate content filtering for users under 18 years of age.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

Data Sources: We use data from third-party sources to provide media information:

TMDB (The Movie Database): For movies, TV shows, and anime information. TMDB's privacy policy is available at https://www.themoviedb.org/privacy-policy
IGDB (Internet Game Database): For video game information and metadata. You should review IGDB's privacy policy on their website
Open Library: For book information and author details. You should review Open Library's privacy policy on their website
CheapShark: For game price comparison and deal information. You should review CheapShark's privacy policy on their website

Your use of our service is also subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We do not control how these third parties collect, use, or disclose your information when you interact with their services.

Your Rights Under Turkish Data Protection Law (KVKK)

Under Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data ("KVKK"), users residing in Turkey have the following rights:

To learn whether your personal data is being processed
To request information about the processing of your personal data
To learn the purpose of processing your personal data and whether it is used in accordance with its purpose
To know the third parties to whom your personal data is transferred domestically or abroad
To request correction of your personal data if it has been processed incompletely or inaccurately
To request deletion or destruction of your personal data under the conditions set forth in Article 7 of KVKK
To object to a result that is against you arising from the analysis of your processed data exclusively through automated systems
To claim compensation for damages arising from unlawful processing of your personal data

Data Controller: Hobigate — Contact: hobigateofficial@gmail.com

To exercise your rights under KVKK, you may contact us at hobigateofficial@gmail.com.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Your continued use of our service after any changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Contact Us

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

Email: hobigateofficial@gmail.com
Or visit our Contact Us page