Legal Documentation

Privacy Policy, Terms of Service & Security Compliance

Last updated: December 2, 2025

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 2, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, contact us, or use our services. This includes:

  • Name and email address
  • Account credentials and profile information
  • Usage data and analytics about how you interact with our platform
  • Device information and browser type
  • IP address and location data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Send you technical notices and support messages
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Monitor and analyze trends and usage
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Detect and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse

3. Data Protection & Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure authentication, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at privacy@hypotext.com.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

6. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with service providers, legal authorities when required, or in case of business transfers.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Contact us at privacy@hypotext.com to exercise these rights.

8. GDPR & CCPA Compliance

HypoText complies with GDPR regulations for EU residents and CCPA requirements for California residents. We provide data processing agreements and handle Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) within required timeframes.

9. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries, contact us at: privacy@hypotext.com

Terms of Service

Effective Date: December 2, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using HypoText services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Use License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use HypoText for lawful purposes. You agree not to:

  • Violate any laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Transmit malware or harmful code
  • Attempt unauthorized access or attacks
  • Reverse engineer or decompile our services

3. Intellectual Property Rights

HypoText and all its content are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or transmit content without permission.

4. User Content

You retain ownership of content you create. By using HypoText, you grant us a license to use, reproduce, and distribute your content as necessary to provide our services.

5. Service Availability

We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted service and are not liable for temporary outages or maintenance.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, HypoText shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services.

7. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these terms or for any unlawful activity.

8. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which HypoText is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law principles.

9. Contact for Legal

For terms inquiries, contact us at: legal@hypotext.com

Security & Compliance

Last Reviewed: December 2, 2025

1. Security Infrastructure

HypoText implements multiple layers of security:

  • End-to-end encryption for data in transit (TLS 1.3)
  • AES-256 encryption for data at rest
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) support
  • Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
  • Secure API endpoints with rate limiting

2. Compliance Certifications

HypoText maintains compliance with:

  • GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation compliance for EU residents
  • CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act compliance
  • SOC 2 Type II: Security, availability, and confidentiality standards
  • ISO 27001: Information security management systems
  • HIPAA: Healthcare data protection (when applicable)

3. Data Protection Practices

We adhere to industry best practices including:

  • Principle of data minimization
  • Privacy by design in all systems
  • Automated data expiration policies
  • Anonymization of non-essential data
  • Regular data audits and cleanup

4. Incident Response

In case of security incidents, HypoText maintains a 24/7 incident response team that will notify affected users within 72 hours as required by law.

5. Third-Party Security

We only partner with vendors who meet our security standards and maintain Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) aligned with GDPR requirements.

6. Security Reporting

We operate a responsible disclosure policy. To report security vulnerabilities, email: security@hypotext.com

7. Infrastructure & Deployment

HypoText infrastructure is deployed on enterprise-grade cloud providers with:

  • Redundancy across multiple geographic regions
  • Automated backup and disaster recovery
  • DDoS protection and WAF (Web Application Firewall)
  • Real-time security monitoring and logging

8. Access Control

We maintain strict access controls with role-based permissions, employee training on security best practices, and background checks for staff with data access.

9. Compliance Contact

For compliance inquiries or audit requests, contact: compliance@hypotext.com

Cookie Policy

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Types of Cookies

  • Essential Cookies: Required for core functionality
  • Analytical Cookies: Help us understand user behavior
  • Marketing Cookies: Used for personalized advertising

Questions About Our Legal Policies?

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