Last Updated: 2/13/2025

1. Introduction
HIVEBIT (“the App”) is provided by HIVEBIT (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal and technical information when you use HIVEBIT on your Android device. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of your data as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect
To deliver the features of HIVEBIT, we may collect the following types of data:

• Device Information: Data such as device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and technical data (e.g., battery level, network connectivity, storage capacity).

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the App, including feature usage, session duration, and diagnostic data (e.g., crash logs) to improve performance and user experience.

• Push Notification Data: Registration tokens and related data required for Firebase Cloud Messaging to deliver push notifications.

• Location & Sensor Data (Optional): If you enable location tracking or other sensors (e.g., light sensor, proximity), the App may collect your current location and sensor status. You can opt out of these features in the App settings.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes only:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the functionality of HIVEBIT.

• To deliver push notifications and alerts through third-party services (such as Google Firebase Cloud Messaging).

• To analyze usage patterns and diagnose technical issues, ensuring a secure and reliable user experience.

• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

Your information is used solely to enhance your experience with the App and is not used for marketing or shared with third parties for their own purposes.

4. Third-Party Services
HIVEBIT utilizes third-party services to support certain functions:

• Google Firebase Cloud Messaging: Used solely for sending push notifications. For more details, please review Firebase’s privacy policy at https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy.

Any third-party service providers we engage are required to adhere to data protection standards similar to ours and are not permitted to use your data for any other purposes.

5. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Once your data is no longer needed, we will take reasonable measures to securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures—including encryption (SSL/TLS) for data transmission and secure storage practices—to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access and Correction: You may review or request correction of the data we hold about you.

• Opt-Out: You can disable nonessential data collection (such as location or sensor data) via the App settings. Disabling push notifications may affect App functionality.

• Data Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data. To exercise these rights or if you have any questions about your data, please contact us using the details provided below.

8. Children’s Privacy
The App is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that personal data of a child under 13 has been inadvertently collected, we will promptly delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy and notify users via the App or our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: abdul@hivebit.co