Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 21, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, username, and profile picture when you create an account
  • Product Submissions: Product details, descriptions, media, and associated metadata
  • Community Activity: Comments, upvotes, follows, and event registrations
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform
  • Personalize your experience and product feed
  • Send notifications about activity relevant to you
  • Facilitate community events and hackathons
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
  • Communicate updates, newsletters, and announcements (with opt-out)

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service providers: Hosting, analytics, and email services that help us operate the Platform
  • Legal compliance: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
  • Community: Your public profile, products, and comments are visible to other users

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and access controls. We use Supabase for database hosting and file storage, with data encrypted at rest and in transit. Session data is managed through signed and encrypted cookies.

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking cookies. Analytics cookies, if used, are anonymized and respect Do Not Track preferences.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • Export your data in a portable format
  • Opt out of non-essential communications
  • Request account deletion

7. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on the Platform.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@catholicproducthunt.com.