HackyardLast Updated: June 2026
Privacy Policy
Introduction
Hackyard ("Hackyard", "we", "our", or "us") is a network for builders. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when using Hackyard. By using Hackyard, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you create an account or reserve a handle, we may collect:
- Name
- Username
- Email address
- Profile information
- Bio
- What you're building
- Information you voluntarily submit to your profile
Information Collected Automatically
When you use Hackyard, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Usage and analytics data
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in
- Improve website performance
- Measure usage and engagement
- Protect the platform from abuse
How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Provide and operate Hackyard
- Create and manage user accounts
- Verify users and prevent abuse
- Improve the platform
- Communicate important updates
- Respond to support requests
- Analyze usage and performance
- Protect the security of the community
We do not sell your personal information.
Public Profile Information
Hackyard is a builder network. Certain profile information may be visible to other users or visitors, including:
- Name
- Username
- Profile bio
- What you're building
- Projects
- Public activity
You should only share information that you are comfortable making public.
Email Communications
We may send emails related to:
- Account verification
- Security notifications
- Platform updates
- Community announcements
- Important service communications
You may unsubscribe from non-essential emails at any time.
Third-Party Services
Hackyard may use third-party providers to operate the platform, including services for authentication, analytics, email delivery, hosting and infrastructure, and security and fraud prevention. These providers may process information on our behalf as necessary to provide their services.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide the service
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our policies
We may delete or anonymize information when it is no longer required.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account
- Request a copy of your data
- Object to certain processing activities
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@hackyard.org.
Children's Privacy
Hackyard is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take steps to remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will update the 'Last Updated' date and may provide additional notice when appropriate.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: hello@hackyard.org
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