1. Introduction

Welcome to hhukd. This Privacy Policy has been carefully drafted to explain, in a clear, transparent, and comprehensive manner, how hhukd infoservices, operated by Sharvari Konde Deshmukh (collectively referred to as “hhukd”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), collects, receives, accesses, uses, processes, stores, safeguards, manages, and, where legally required, discloses personal information when you access, register for, or use the hhukd mobile application (the “App”).

hhukd is a social and dating platform designed to facilitate meaningful interactions, personal connections, and communication between individuals. The nature of a dating and social discovery platform inherently involves the sharing of personal details, personal expression, profile information, and private communications. We therefore recognize that the protection of user privacy is fundamental to maintaining trust and providing a safe and respectful environment.

This Privacy Policy describes what types of information we collect, the reasons for collecting such information, the ways in which the information is used, the circumstances under which it may be shared, and the rights and choices available to users with respect to their personal data. It is intended to help users make informed decisions about their use of the App and the information they choose to provide.

By accessing, downloading, registering for, or otherwise using the App, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy carefully, that you understand its contents, and that you agree to the collection, use, and processing of your information in accordance with the practices described herein. Your continued use of the App signifies your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and any updates made to it from time to time.

If you do not agree with any portion of this Privacy Policy, or if you are unwilling to have your information processed as described, you must discontinue use of the App immediately and refrain from accessing its services.

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs the collection, processing, storage, use, and disclosure of personal information in connection with your use of the hhukd platform. It applies to all individuals who access or use the App, regardless of whether they are registered users or visitors.

Specifically, this Privacy Policy applies to the following:

(a) the hhukd Android mobile application;
(b) any future iOS version of the hhukd application; and
(c) all features, tools, services, content, and functionality made available through the hhukd platform, whether accessed via mobile devices or other supported means.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected directly by hhukd through the App and related services. It does not apply to third-party websites, applications, services, advertisements, or content that may be linked to, integrated with, or otherwise accessible through the App.

hhukd does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the privacy practices, data handling policies, or content of any third-party services. Your interactions with such third parties are governed by their own privacy policies and terms, and we encourage you to review those policies carefully before providing any personal information.

This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with any other policies or notices provided by hhukd, including our Terms and Conditions and community guidelines, which collectively govern your use of the App.

3. Eligibility and Age Requirement

hhukd is intended exclusively for individuals who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. Access to and use of the App by individuals under the age of 18 is strictly prohibited.

By creating an account, submitting personal information, or otherwise using the App, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement with hhukd under applicable law.

We do not knowingly collect, solicit, store, or process personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that personal data belonging to a minor has been collected inadvertently, we will take reasonable and appropriate steps to delete such information as soon as practicable.

If you believe that a minor may have provided personal information to hhukd, or if you are a parent or guardian who believes that a child under 18 has accessed the App, you may contact us using the details provided in this Privacy Policy so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.

hhukd reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that are found to be in violation of this age requirement, without notice and at its sole discretion, in order to comply with applicable laws and to protect the safety of the community.

4. Information We Collect

In order to provide, operate, maintain, and improve the hhukd platform, we collect certain categories of information from users. The specific information collected and the extent to which it is processed depends on how you interact with the App, the features you choose to use, and the information you voluntarily provide during registration and use.

The collection of information is necessary to enable core platform functionality, including account creation, profile discovery, user matching, communication between users, subscription management, safety enforcement, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Information collected by hhukd generally falls into several broad categories, including account and identification information, profile information, communications content, and subscription-related information. Each category of information is collected for a specific and legitimate purpose related to the operation of the App.

When you create an account on hhukd, you are required to provide certain personal and identifying details. These details may include your full name, chosen username, email address, phone number, and date of birth. This information is necessary to establish your account, verify your eligibility to use the platform, prevent impersonation or misuse, and ensure compliance with age-related and safety requirements.

We use this account information to uniquely identify you within the platform, enable secure access to your account, facilitate communication, and provide support when necessary. Providing accurate and up-to-date account information helps ensure the integrity and reliability of the hhukd community.

hhukd allows users to create detailed personal profiles that are visible to other users of the App. Profile information may include profile photographs, biographical descriptions, gender and sub-gender details, preferences, interests, desires, and city-level location information. This information is fundamental to the discovery and matching process and allows users to make informed decisions about potential connections.

Profile information is provided voluntarily by users and may be updated or modified through in-app settings. Because hhukd is a social and dating platform, profile information is intended to be shared with other users within the App and should reflect information you are comfortable displaying publicly to registered users.

The App also enables communication between users through in-app messaging features. Messages exchanged through hhukd are transmitted and stored on our servers in an encrypted, non-human-readable format. Message content can only be accessed by the intended sender and recipient of the communication.

hhukd does not routinely access, read, or monitor private user messages. Access to message content may occur only in limited circumstances, such as when required to comply with applicable laws, respond to lawful requests, or investigate reported violations of platform rules or safety policies.

hhukd may offer optional paid subscription features that provide additional functionality or enhanced experiences within the App. All subscription payments are processed exclusively through the Google Play Billing system. As a result, hhukd does not collect, store, or process payment card details, banking information, or other financial credentials.

Payment processing, billing, refunds, and transaction security are governed by Google’s applicable terms, policies, and privacy practices. Users are encouraged to review Google’s privacy policy for information regarding how payment data is handled.

Except as described above, hhukd does not intentionally collect sensitive personal data such as government-issued identification numbers, detailed financial information, or device-level tracking identifiers beyond what is reasonably necessary for the App to function and remain secure.

5. How We Use Your Information

hhukd uses the information it collects for legitimate business, operational, and legal purposes that are directly related to providing, maintaining, and improving the platform. Information is processed only to the extent necessary to support the App’s functionality, ensure user safety, and comply with applicable laws.

Account and profile information is used to create and manage user accounts, enable secure access to the App, display profiles to other users, and facilitate interactions between users. This includes supporting features such as discovery, matching, messaging, and profile visibility.

Information such as preferences, interests, gender details, and self-expressed desires is used to suggest potential matches and improve the relevance and compatibility of profiles shown within the App. This processing is central to the purpose of a dating platform and allows hhukd to provide a more personalized and meaningful user experience.

Email addresses and phone numbers are used for essential communications, including OTP-based account verification, security alerts, and service-related notifications. These communications are necessary to protect user accounts, prevent unauthorized access, and maintain the integrity of the platform.

hhukd does not send promotional or marketing communications without user consent. Communications sent to users are limited to those that are required to operate the App or provide important information related to their account.

Information may also be used to maintain platform safety and integrity. This includes investigating reported profiles or content, detecting potential misuse, enforcing community guidelines, and taking appropriate actions such as warnings, suspensions, content removal, or account blocking where necessary.

Certain content, including images uploaded by users, may undergo limited automated technical processing to enforce content standards, prevent abuse, and maintain a safe environment for users. Such processing is designed to be proportional and does not involve routine manual review of private user communications.

We may also use personal information where required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or lawful requests from authorities. Information may further be used to protect the rights, property, safety, or security of hhukd, its users, or the public.

In all cases, information is used in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy and limited to purposes that are reasonably necessary for the operation and protection of the hhukd platform.

6. How We Share Information

hhukd is committed to respecting user privacy and limiting the disclosure of personal information. We do not sell, rent, lease, or otherwise trade personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. Information collected through the App is shared only in limited, clearly defined circumstances that are necessary to operate the platform, facilitate user interactions, comply with applicable laws, or protect the rights and safety of users and the platform.

One of the core functions of a dating and social discovery platform is the ability for users to view and interact with each other’s profiles. Accordingly, certain profile information is shared with other users of the App as part of the discovery, matching, and communication process. This information may include profile photographs, biographical descriptions, gender and preference information, interests, desires, and city-level location details.

This profile information is displayed only within the hhukd platform and is accessible solely to other registered users of the App. Sensitive account details such as email addresses, phone numbers, and authentication information are not publicly displayed and are not shared directly with other users.

In addition to user-to-user visibility, hhukd may disclose personal information where such disclosure is required by applicable law, regulation, court order, governmental request, or other valid legal process. In such cases, we limit disclosure to the information that is legally required and make reasonable efforts to ensure that disclosures are appropriate and proportionate.

We may also share information when we believe, in good faith, that such disclosure is necessary to investigate, prevent, or address potential violations of our Terms of Service, suspected fraud, security issues, or actions that could harm users or the platform. Such disclosures are made solely for protective and compliance-related purposes.

hhukd does not share personal information with advertisers, marketing partners, analytics brokers, or data aggregators. We do not engage in behavioral advertising or third-party data monetization practices. Any sharing of information is strictly limited to what is necessary for the functionality, safety, and legal compliance of the App.

7. User Choices, Rights, and Controls

hhukd believes that users should have meaningful control over their personal information and interactions. To that end, the App provides various tools and settings that allow users to manage their profiles, interactions, and account status in a manner consistent with the nature of the platform.

Users may access and update their profile information directly within the App. This includes the ability to edit personal details, update or replace profile photographs, modify preferences and interests, and revise descriptive content. Changes made to profile information are reflected within the App according to its functionality and may be visible to other users.

To support a respectful and safe environment, hhukd provides mechanisms for users to report profiles or chat content that they believe violates community guidelines, applicable laws, or platform standards. Reports may be reviewed for the purpose of enforcing rules, preventing misuse, and maintaining the integrity of the platform.

With respect to messaging controls, users may delete messages that they have sent from their side of a conversation. At present, users are not able to delete messages received from other users or permanently erase entire chat histories. Messaging features and controls may be modified or expanded as the platform evolves.

Users may choose to deactivate their account through in-app settings. Account deactivation temporarily disables profile visibility and user interactions without immediately deleting associated data. Deactivation is intended to allow users to step away from the platform without losing their account entirely.

Users may also submit a request for permanent account deletion through the App. Such requests may require additional verification and may be subject to review to prevent unauthorized or fraudulent deletion requests. Account deletion requests are processed in accordance with applicable laws and data retention requirements.

8. Data Retention

hhukd retains personal information only for as long as is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which the information was collected, including providing the App’s services, maintaining platform safety, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements.

The duration for which information is retained may vary depending on the type of data, the purpose for which it is processed, and applicable legal or regulatory requirements. We regularly review our data retention practices to ensure that information is not retained longer than necessary.

When a user deactivates their account, the associated profile is no longer visible to other users. Certain information may be retained temporarily to allow for account reactivation or to address operational, security, or legal considerations.

When a user submits a request for permanent account deletion, hhukd takes reasonable steps to delete or anonymize personal information associated with the account. However, some information may be retained where retention is required by law, necessary to comply with regulatory obligations, or needed to address unresolved disputes, investigations, or enforcement actions.

In some cases, we may retain anonymized or aggregated information that cannot reasonably be used to identify an individual user. Such information may be used for internal analysis, platform improvement, or compliance purposes, where permitted by applicable law.

9. Data Security

hhukd takes the security of personal information seriously and implements a combination of reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards designed to protect user data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These measures are designed to align with generally accepted industry practices and are proportionate to the nature and sensitivity of the information processed through the platform.

Such safeguards may include, but are not limited to, access controls, data encryption mechanisms, restricted internal access to personal data, and internal policies governing the handling of user information. Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel who require such access for legitimate operational, legal, or security-related purposes.

While we take reasonable steps to protect personal information, it is important to understand that no method of transmission over the internet, mobile networks, or electronic storage systems can be guaranteed to be completely secure. As a result, hhukd cannot warrant or guarantee the absolute security of any information transmitted to or stored on the platform.

Users are encouraged to take appropriate precautions to protect their own personal information, including maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials and promptly notifying us of any suspected unauthorized access to their account. hhukd disclaims responsibility for breaches that occur outside of its reasonable control, including those resulting from factors such as unauthorized third-party access, force majeure events, or vulnerabilities inherent to internet-based communications.

10. International Users

hhukd is operated primarily from India, and our servers, infrastructure, and operational teams may be located within India or other jurisdictions necessary for the provision of our services. If you access or use the App from outside India, you acknowledge and agree that your personal information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed within India or other jurisdictions where data protection laws may differ from, or provide different levels of protection than, the laws of your country of residence.

By using the hhukd App, you expressly consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information across international borders as described in this Privacy Policy. We take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfers are conducted in a manner consistent with applicable data protection laws and with appropriate safeguards in place.

Users are responsible for understanding how the data protection laws of their jurisdiction apply to their use of the App. hhukd makes no representation that the App or its data processing practices comply with the specific legal requirements of any particular jurisdiction outside India, except where required by applicable law.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

hhukd may revise, update, or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, regulatory guidance, industry standards, operational practices, or the features and functionality of the App. Such changes are intended to ensure that our privacy practices remain accurate, transparent, and compliant with applicable laws.

When we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will take reasonable steps to notify users through the App, via email, or by other appropriate means prior to the changes taking effect. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy will be revised to indicate when the most recent changes were made.

Your continued access to or use of the App after any updates to this Privacy Policy become effective constitutes your acknowledgment of the revised policy and your agreement to be bound by its terms. If you do not agree to the updated policy, you must discontinue use of the App.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, the collection or use of your personal information, or your rights in relation to your data, you may contact us using the details provided below.

You may reach us by email at:
hhukd@gmail.com

We will make reasonable efforts to review and respond to inquiries in a timely manner, subject to verification of identity and applicable legal requirements. Please note that certain requests may require additional information or may be subject to limitations under applicable law.