Effective Date: February 12, 2025
Last Updated: February 12, 2025
Welcome to Hype or Hush (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit https://hypeorhush.com (the “Website”) and any related services.
By using this Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Website.
1. Who We Are
Website Address: https://hypeorhush.com
Hype or Hush is a review-based website that evaluates products, destinations, movies, and trending topics to help users make informed decisions.
For any privacy-related concerns, you can contact us at hello@hypeorhush.com.
2. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information to improve user experience and provide relevant content.
2.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name, email address, and other details submitted through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or user comments.
- If applicable, payment details if you purchase services or products through third-party providers.
2.2. Information Collected Automatically
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, referral URLs, and device information.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and analytics tools like Google Analytics to track site usage and improve functionality.
2.3. Information from Third Parties
- We may receive information from affiliate partners, ad networks, and analytics providers to enhance our content and marketing strategies.
3. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.
Additionally, an anonymized string (hash) of your email may be sent to Gravatar to check if you use their service.
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) becomes visible to the public within the context of your comment.
4. Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can extract location data from the images.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Analyze traffic & user behavior
- Store user preferences
- Deliver personalized ads & affiliate links
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
Managing Cookies: You can disable cookies via browser settings. However, this may impact website functionality.
6. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, images, social media posts, articles). Embedded content behaves as if the visitor has visited the external website.
These external websites may collect data about you, track you via cookies, and monitor your interaction if you are logged into their services. We do not control third-party privacy policies.
7. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell personal data but may share your information with:
- Service providers (e.g., analytics tools, ad networks).
- Legal authorities (if required by law or for website security).
- Business partners & affiliates (for monetization & partnerships).
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
8. How Long We Retain Your Data
- If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation and response purposes.
- For users who register an account, we store the personal information provided in their profile.
- Users can see, edit, or delete their information at any time (except for usernames, which cannot be changed).
- Website administrators can also see and edit user information.
9. What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can:
✔ Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
✔ Request deletion of your personal data (except data required for administrative, legal, or security purposes).
To make a request, contact us at hello@hypeorhush.com.
10. Where Your Data is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service (e.g., Akismet).
11. Compliance with Indian Data Protection Laws
We comply with India’s Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) and Information Technology Rules, 2011 regarding the protection of personal data.
Under India’s upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, users have the right to:
✔ Know what personal data is collected and how it is used.
✔ Request correction or deletion of their data.
✔ Opt out of direct marketing messages.
If any amendments to data protection laws impact our privacy policy, we will update this page accordingly.
12. Data Security Measures
We implement security measures to protect user data from unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
We recommend using strong passwords and avoiding sharing personal data in public areas of the site.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of our site constitutes acceptance of these changes.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 Email: hello@hypeorhush.com
🌐 Website: https://hypeorhush.com
