Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 25, 2025

The Hobbyist Network ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Hobbi mobile application. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our app.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address - For account authentication and communication
• Name - To personalize your experience
• Profile photo (optional) - For your profile display

Location Information

With your permission, we collect approximate location data to:

• Show nearby hobby classes and studios
• Provide relevant search results for your area

You can disable location access in your device settings at any time.

Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• Classes you view and book
• Search queries and preferences
• App interactions and feature usage
• Device type and operating system version

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number. We receive only:

• Last 4 digits of your card
• Card type (Visa, Mastercard, etc.)
• Billing address (for fraud prevention)

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Hobbi service
• Process bookings and payments
• Send booking confirmations and reminders
• Personalize class recommendations
• Improve our app and user experience
• Respond to support requests
• Prevent fraud and abuse

Information Sharing

We share your information only in these cases:

• With studios - When you book a class, studios receive your name and email to manage your booking
• Service providers - Trusted partners who help us operate (e.g., Stripe for payments, Supabase for data storage)
• Legal requirements - When required by law or to protect rights and safety

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• All data transmitted via HTTPS encryption
• Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls for employee data access

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access - Request a copy of your data
• Correction - Update inaccurate information
• Deletion - Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability - Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

Data Retention

We retain your data while your account is active. After account deletion:

• Personal data is deleted within 30 days
• Anonymized booking statistics may be retained for analytics
• Legal/financial records retained as required by law

Children's Privacy

Hobbi is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions:

• Email: [email protected]
• Support: Visit our support page