Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 5, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Hitabo ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Hitabo mobile application ("App") available on the Apple App Store. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the App.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information automatically when you use the App:

  • Usage and analytics data — page views, screen visits, article taps, in-app navigation events, session duration, and feature interactions. This data is collected to understand how users engage with content and to improve app performance and relevance.
  • Device information — device model, operating system version, app version, language and region settings, and time zone.
  • Crash and diagnostic data — error logs and performance diagnostics to identify and resolve technical issues.

We do not collect your name, email address, location, or any other personally identifying information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the App.
  • Analyze page views, article clicks, and in-app navigation to improve content discovery and user experience.
  • Monitor and analyze usage trends and app performance.
  • Diagnose technical issues and fix bugs.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

We do not use your data for targeted advertising.

4. Analytics and Tracking

We collect analytics data — including page views, content taps, and in-app navigation — to understand how users interact with Hitabo and to improve the App. This data is associated with an anonymized session identifier and is not used to identify you personally. We do not perform cross-app tracking.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your information. We may share analytics and diagnostic data only in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers — trusted third-party vendors who assist with analytics, crash reporting, hosting, and app infrastructure. These providers are contractually obligated to use your data solely to perform services on our behalf.
  • Business and investment purposes — aggregated and anonymized analytics (e.g., total page views, content engagement trends, session counts) may be shared with current or prospective investors, advisors, or partners for business reporting and due diligence purposes. This data cannot be used to identify any individual user.
  • Legal obligations — when required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Hitabo, its users, or the public.

6. Data Retention

We retain analytics and diagnostic data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Aggregated and anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely as it cannot be used to identify you.

7. Your Privacy Choices

Because we do not collect personally identifiable information, there is no personal data profile to access, correct, or delete. If you have any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us at contactus@hitabo.today and we will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Hitabo is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

The App may display links to third-party news sources or websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Apple App Store Compliance

Hitabo is distributed through the Apple App Store and complies with Apple's App Store Review Guidelines and Apple's privacy requirements, including:

  • Accurate disclosure of data collection practices in the App Store privacy nutrition labels.
  • Honoring user choices made via iOS system privacy settings.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by providing an in-app notification. Your continued use of Hitabo after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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

Hitabo
Email: contactus@hitabo.today