Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Hikora ("we", "our", "us") operates a platform that connects people through hiking events and groups. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

2. Information We Collect

• Account information (name, email, password)
• Profile details (optional photo, bio)
• Event participation data (events you join or create)
• Payment information for organizers (processed by third-party providers)
• Device and usage data (IP address, browser, activity logs)

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Create and manage your account
• Allow organizers to create and manage events
• Enable users to discover and join events
• Process organizer subscription payments
• Communicate important service updates
• Improve platform performance and safety

4. Payments

Organizer payments are handled through secure third-party providers. Hikora does not store full payment details on its servers.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. We may share limited data with:

• Service providers (hosting, payments, analytics)
• Legal authorities when required by law

6. User Content

Information you post (events, profiles, comments) may be visible to other users.

7. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as needed to provide the service and meet legal or operational obligations.

8. Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may:

• Request access to your data
• Request deletion of your account
• Update or correct your information

Contact: hello@hikora.co

10. Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience, authentication, and analytics.

11. Changes

We may update this policy. Continued use means you accept changes.