Privacy Policy Overview
Protecting your data and respecting your privacy
Introduction to Your Privacy
We are dedicated to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have as a user in Canada.
Your privacy matters. We encourage you to read through this page to understand our approach and your options with respect to your personal information.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly and data generated automatically through your interaction with our platform.
Information You Provide Us
- • Your name given when creating an account
- • Your email address for communications
- • Profile information such as bio or genre preference
- • Any messages or feedback submitted through the site
- • Other optional account details you choose to provide
Automatic Data Collection
- • Technical data about your device and browser
- • Usage data such as time spent on pages
- • Cookies and similar technology identifiers
- • IP address and location data where permitted
- • Interactions with site features or resources
How We Use Your Data
Your information helps us enhance user experience, support your requests, and keep our service secure and functional.
- • Processing and responding to support queries
- • Understanding platform usage and trends
- • Communicating platform updates or news
- • Improving site features and user support
- • Maintaining account and service security
- • Complying with legal or regulatory obligations
- • Conducting analytics to improve our offerings
Our Commitment: We take reasonable steps to protect your data and ensure it is used transparently in line with Canadian privacy laws and best practices.
Sharing Your Information
We do not share personal data with third parties except as needed for technical support, legal compliance, or if required by law.
Service Providers
Select partners may handle data to provide essential services. All are contracted to protect user confidentiality and security.
Legal Requirements
Personal information may be disclosed to comply with legal or regulatory demands.
Anonymous Statistics
Aggregate, non-identifiable data may be used for analysis or reporting purposes.
Your Rights and Choices
As a Canadian user, you have rights to access, rectify, or erase personal data, and to control how your information is used.
- • Request access to your personal data
- • Ask for corrections to your details
- • Request erasure of personal data
- • Receive a copy of your data
- • Object to processing for certain uses
- • Restrict processing in certain cases
If you wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us anytime for support or questions.
How We Protect Your Data
Technical and organizational measures are in place to secure personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
Technical Measures
- • Encrypted communication channels
- • Secure password storage methods
- • Regular platform vulnerability checks
- • Data access control systems
Organizational Measures
- • Team privacy training and awareness
- • Restricted access to user data
- • Clear incident response procedures
- • Audit processes for security compliance
Data Retention and Storage
Personal data is stored only for as long as required for its purpose, or in accordance with applicable laws and obligations.
- • Account and profile information duration
- • Story analysis activity retention
- • Contact and support communication
- • Purchase and transaction record time
- • Platform news mailing preference
We review retention periods regularly and remove stored data promptly when no longer needed.
International Data Transfers
Any transfer of data outside Canada follows applicable law and uses safeguards for privacy protection.
- • Transfers use secure connections and storage
- • Protective contractual terms are applied
- • Disclosure only to trusted partners
- • Review policies ensure compliance
Cookie Usage and Choices
We use cookies to enhance site functionality and user experience. You can manage preferences through browser settings.
Types of Cookies Used
- • Crucial for basic website operations
- • Monitor and optimize performance
- • Support customized user settings
- • Improve accessibility of features
You can adjust cookie settings anytime in your browser to control usage.
Updates to Our Policy
We update our privacy practices to meet legal or technical changes. The latest version is posted here.
- • Policy modification notifications on-site
- • Key changes sent by email (if applicable)
- • Frequent review encouraged
- • Re-consent requested when major updates occur
Check this page for the most recent policy details and update dates.
Contact Us About Privacy
For privacy questions or requests, please reach out by email or phone.
Hikikaroti
442 Saint-Gabriel Street, Suite 100, Montreal, QC H2Y 2Z9 Canada
Phone: +1-995-140-5684
Email: content@hikikaroti.com
Policy last updated December 23, 2025
Effective from December 23, 2025