Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Account Information:

When you sign up, we collect your email address, username, and any other information you provide.

Usage Information:

We collect IP address, browser type, pages visited, and actions taken on the Site.

Analytics Data:

We use Google Analytics and similar tools to understand user behavior and improve the Site.

Payment and Identity Verification:

When you choose to receive payments, Stripe collects necessary personal and financial information directly. BookHive does not store or access this data.

Some of the information collected through cookies and tracking tools, such as IP address and browser identifiers, may be considered personal data under applicable privacy laws.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Site;
• Facilitate payments via Stripe or manual PayPal payouts;
• Monitor usage and detect fraud or misuse;
• Communicate with you about your account or services;
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Stripe for payment processing;
• Google Analytics for analytics;
• Google Ad Manager and Prebid for ad delivery and performance;
• Service providers or partners helping us operate the Site under confidentiality agreements;
• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to deliver and improve our services, analyze site usage, and serve personalized or contextual ads. These include:

• Strictly necessary cookies, used for essential functions such as login and security.
• Advertising cookies, placed by partners like Google Ad Manager and Prebid, used for ad personalization, performance tracking, and frequency capping.

We use a Consent Management Platform to collect and manage user preferences regarding cookies. You may accept, reject, or manage your preferences when you first visit the Site and at any time via the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer.

California residents may opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information by using the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the footer.

To review or update your consent preferences, click "Cookie Preferences" in the footer. To opt out of data sharing for targeted advertising, click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information."

5. Data Retention and Deletion

You may delete your account through our website. You may request to delete all associated data at any time, including while having an active account, by contacting [email protected].

Some data may be retained for a limited period as required by law, such as for financial or fraud prevention purposes.

6. Data Access and Portability

You may request a copy of your personal data by emailing [email protected].

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• The right to access, correct, or delete your data;
• The right to withdraw your consent at any time;
• The right to opt out of targeted advertising;
• The right to data portability;
• The right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (EU/UK users only).

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at [email protected].

8. International Transfers

We are a U.S.-based company. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other jurisdictions. We take steps to ensure that international data transfers are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, including GDPR.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13.

10. Security

We use reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Your continued use of the Site after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: