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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 13, 2025

Your privacy is our top priority at HypeNest. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your data to ensure you feel confident and secure while engaging with our platform. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to keep it safe. By signing up for our waitlist or otherwise interacting with HypeNest, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use HypeNest.

Who We Are

HypeNest is a platform in development, designed to help creators improve their social engagement worldwide. HypeNest is not currently a registered company, but we may establish it as a dedicated legal entity as we grow. If this happens, we will notify users and update this policy accordingly. For any questions, concerns, or inquiries about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at info@hypenest.xyz.

The Data We Collect

We collect the following data when you sign up for our waitlist:

  • Registration Data: First name, email address, content platforms (one or many, depending on user selection), and range of followers (e.g., 0-1k, 1k-10k), provided through our waitlist form.
  • Analytics Data: We use analytics tools, such as but not limited to Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics, to collect data about how you interact with our website, such as device properties (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system), referring URL, pages visited, and performance metrics. This data may include information collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies and may be considered personal data under certain laws.
  • Cookie Data: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website usage, and deliver personalized advertising. This includes session cookies (temporary, deleted when you close your browser), persistent cookies (remain until they expire or are deleted), and third-party cookies set by our analytics and advertising partners.

How We Collect Your Data

  • Data You Provide: You voluntarily provide registration data when you complete the waitlist form.
  • Data Collected Automatically: We use cookies and analytics tools, such as but not limited to Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics, to automatically collect analytics data when you visit our website. Cookies may track your browsing behavior, preferences, and interactions with our site.
  • Data from Third Parties: Our analytics providers, such as but not limited to Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics, may provide us with usage data collected via cookies. Additionally, our database hosting providers, such as but not limited to Notion, may have access to your registration data as third-party providers, subject to their respective privacy policies.

Legal Bases for Collecting Your Data

We comply with applicable data protection laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents, and other relevant regulations based on your location. We rely on the following legal bases for processing your data:

  • Consent: By submitting the waitlist form and accepting our cookie consent banner, you (or your parent/guardian if under 16) consent to us collecting and processing your registration data, cookie data, and sending you a single email about HypeNest's launch.
  • Legitimate Interests: We process analytics data (including cookie data) to improve our website, enhance user experience, and plan advertising campaigns, provided this does not override your rights and freedoms.
  • Legal Obligation: We may process data to comply with legal requirements, such as tax or anti-fraud regulations, if applicable.

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Manage the Waitlist: Store and organize your registration data to keep you informed about HypeNest's launch.
  • Communicate with You: Send you a single email announcing HypeNest's launch, as indicated in the waitlist form. You can opt out of this communication at any time (see "Marketing Practices" below).
  • Improve HypeNest: Analyze usage data (including cookie data) to understand how visitors interact with our website and optimize its performance and design.
  • Plan Advertising: Use analytics data from cookies to plan and target personalized advertising campaigns on various platforms, such as but not limited to X and Google Ads.
  • Ensure Security: Protect our platform and your data from unauthorized access or misuse.

How We Share Your Data

We are committed to keeping your data private and only share it as follows:

  • Third-Party Service Providers: We use third-party providers, such as but not limited to Notion for storing waitlist data and Google Analytics or Vercel Analytics for collecting usage data. These providers may access your data, including cookie data, only as necessary to provide their services and are bound by strict confidentiality obligations. Please review the privacy policies of these providers for details on how they handle data.
  • Advertising Platforms: We may share analytics data collected via cookies with advertising platforms, such as but not limited to X Ads and Google Ads, to deliver personalized ads based on your browsing behavior. You can opt out of this (see "Cookies and Tracking Technologies" below).
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your data if required by law, such as in response to a court order, or to protect our rights, safety, or security, including preventing fraud or illegal activities.
  • Business Transfers: If HypeNest undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such changes and your options.

International Data Transfers

HypeNest uses third-party providers, such as but not limited to Notion, Vercel, and Google, that may process data in countries outside your region, such as the United States. When transferring data, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your data in compliance with applicable laws, including GDPR for EU users or other regulations based on your location.

How We Safeguard Your Data

We take security seriously and implement measures to protect your data, including:

  • Storing registration data in a secure database, such as but not limited to one hosted by Notion, with access restricted to our team.
  • Using reputable third-party providers, such as but not limited to Notion, Vercel, and Google, with robust security practices.
  • Securing cookie data to prevent unauthorized access.

However, no system is completely secure. You can help by keeping your email account secure and reporting any suspicious activity to info@hypenest.xyz.

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • Registration Data: We keep your waitlist data (first name, email, content platforms (one or many), range of followers) until HypeNest launches or you request deletion. After sending the launch email, or if you opt out, we will delete your data within 30 days, unless required for legal purposes.
  • Analytics and Cookie Data: Usage data collected via cookies may be retained for up to 24 months to analyze trends and improve our platform. You can request deletion of identifiable data (see "Your Privacy Rights" below).
  • Legal Requirements: We may retain data as required by law, such as for tax or regulatory compliance, for the duration specified by those laws.

Your Privacy Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR for EU users, CCPA for California residents), you have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Right to Access: Request details about the data we hold about you and how we use it. For CCPA, California residents can request categories of data collected, sources, purposes, and third parties we share with in the past 12 months.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data when it is no longer needed or you withdraw consent.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data in certain cases.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing (e.g., opt out of the launch email or cookies) at any time.
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale: We do not sell personal data for monetary consideration, but some laws (e.g., CCCA) may consider sharing cookie data with ad platforms as a "sale." You can opt out by contacting us or managing cookie preferences.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: Contact a supervisory authority (e.g., your local data protection authority) if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@hypenest.xyz. We may verify your identity to ensure security. Requests will be processed within applicable legal timelines (e.g., 30 days under GDPR, 45 days under CCPA).

Marketing Practices

When you sign up for the waitlist, you agree to receive a single email announcing HypeNest's launch. We do not send ongoing marketing emails. We may engage in interest-based advertising through various platforms, such as but not limited to X Ads and Google Ads, using cookie data to show personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.

You can:

  • Opt Out of Launch Email: Contact us at info@hypenest.xyz to opt out of receiving the launch email.
  • Opt Out of Advertising: Adjust your cookie preferences via our cookie consent banner or use tools provided by advertising platforms, such as but not limited to Google Ads Settings or X's Ad Preferences, to control interest-based ads.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website usage, and deliver personalized advertising. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that collect data such as IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior. We use:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary, deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or are deleted, used for analytics and advertising.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by analytics and advertising partners, such as but not limited to Google Analytics and Google Ads.

When you visit our website, a cookie consent banner allows you to manage your cookie preferences. You can opt out of non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics and advertising cookies) while allowing essential cookies required for website functionality.

You can also opt out of cookies and analytics tracking by:

  • Adjusting your cookie preferences via our cookie consent banner.
  • Installing opt-out tools provided by analytics providers, such as but not limited to the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser (note: we do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals due to inconsistent industry standards).
  • Clearing cookies from your browser settings.

Our Policy on Children

HypeNest is open to creators of all ages, but users under 16 must have verifiable parental or guardian consent to sign up for the waitlist or use the platform. Users 16 and older can sign up independently. We do not knowingly collect data from users under 16 without parental consent. If we discover that a user under 16 has provided data without verifiable consent, we will delete it immediately. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided data without consent, contact us at info@hypenest.xyz to request deletion.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, such as but not limited to Notion, X, and Google. These links are provided for convenience, and their privacy practices are not governed by this policy. Please review the privacy policies of these third parties before interacting with them.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on our website. Your continued use of HypeNest after such changes indicates your agreement to the updated policy. Please check this page regularly for updates.

Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, your data, the limitation of liability, or disclaimers, please contact us at:

Email: info@hypenest.xyz

We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and ensuring your privacy is protected.