Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

HinochoKimo ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website hinochokimo.online and use our upcoming mobile application.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us
• Account Information: Username, password, and profile information when you create an account
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and other communications you send to us
• Survey Responses: Information you provide in surveys, questionnaires, or feedback forms

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website or use our services, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website and services
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and device identifiers
• Location Data: GPS coordinates and location information when you use our running tracking features
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, and other standard web log information

2.3 Fitness and Health Data

When you use our mobile application (when available), we may collect:

• Running Data: Distance, pace, time, routes, and other running metrics
• Health Data: Heart rate, calories burned, and other health-related information
• Activity Data: Steps taken, active minutes, and other fitness activities
• Wearable Data: Information synced from fitness trackers and smartwatches

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our running tracking services
• Personalization: To customize your experience and provide personalized recommendations
• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and respond to your inquiries
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Safety: To ensure the safety and security of our users and services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for monetary consideration.

4.2 When We May Share Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing your information
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify you

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on data protection practices
• Incident response procedures

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to access your personal information and receive a copy of your data in a portable format.

7.2 Correction and Updates

You can update or correct your personal information at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

7.3 Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

7.4 Opt-Out

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

7.5 Data Processing Objection

You have the right to object to certain types of data processing, including processing for direct marketing purposes.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Improve website functionality and performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website and services may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it
• The right to delete personal information we have collected
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

13. European Union (GDPR) Rights

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to be informed about data processing
• The right of access to your personal data
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: contact@hinochokimo.online
• Website: hinochokimo.online
• Data Protection Officer: contact@hinochokimo.online

16. App-Specific Privacy Information

When our mobile application becomes available, additional privacy information will be provided during the app download and registration process. The app will include:

• Detailed information about fitness data collection
• Location tracking permissions and controls
• Health data integration options
• Social sharing privacy settings
• Data export and deletion options

17. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law. We will provide information about the breach, the data involved, and the steps we are taking to address the situation.

18. Consent and Withdrawal

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or adjusting your privacy settings in our services.