Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2, 2026

At Hooked, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. We believe in transparency and will always be clear about our practices.

Information We Collect

Account information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password (stored as a secure hash).
Catch data: Catches you log including species, weight, length, location, date, and any photos you upload.
Usage data: How you interact with the platform, pages visited, features used, and device/browser information.
Location data: Only when you explicitly share a fishing location with a catch log or community post.

How We Use Your Information

To provide and improve the Hooked platform and its features.
To personalize your experience, including fishing recommendations and leaderboard rankings.
To send you notifications you have opted into (challenges, weather alerts, community activity).
To analyze usage patterns and improve our services — always in aggregate, never sold individually.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties — ever.
Public catches and profile information are visible to other Hooked users if your privacy settings allow it.
We may share anonymized, aggregated data for research or analytics purposes.
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety of our users.

Data Security

All data is encrypted in transit using TLS/HTTPS.
Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms and never stored in plain text.
We regularly review and update our security practices.
In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users promptly.

Your Rights

Access: You can view all data we hold about you from your profile and settings pages.
Correction: You can update your account information at any time in Settings.
Deletion: You can permanently delete your account and all associated data from Settings → Security.
Export: Contact us to request a copy of your data in a portable format.

Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you signed in and maintain your session.
We use analytics cookies (with your consent) to understand how the platform is used.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at [email protected].
We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.

This policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or an in-app notice.