Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Hive Interactive Corporation (“Hive,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, with its registered address at:

108 West 13th Street
Wilmington, 19801
Delaware
United States

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you use the Hive platform, website, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

Hive operates a technology platform that enables creators to manage crowdfunding campaigns, pledges, post-campaign fulfillment, and related operational processes.

2. Roles and Scope of Processing

Hive operates in different data protection roles depending on the context:

2.1 Hive as Data Controller

Hive acts as a Data Controller when we determine the purposes and means of processing personal information, including:

• Creator account information
• Creator business and tax information (e.g., EIN, VAT ID)
• Creator remittance information (bank wire details, PayPal email)
• Account registration data
• Support communications
• Platform security and fraud monitoring data
• Analytics and operational performance data

2.2 Hive as Data Processor (On Behalf of Creators)

Hive acts as a Data Processor when processing backer personal information on behalf of creators for the purpose of:

• Managing pledges
• Enabling fulfillment
• Providing support ticket functionality
• Facilitating campaign-related communications

In these cases:

• The creator is the Data Controller.
• Hive processes data only according to the creator’s instructions.
• A Data Processing Addendum governs this relationship.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information Collected from Backers

When you back a project, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Shipping address
• Pledge details and reward selections
• Communications with creators or Hive support
• Device and usage information

Hive does not collect or store backers’ full payment card details. Payment processing is handled by third-party payment providers such as Stripe or PayPal.

3.2 Information Collected from Creators

When you create and manage a project, we may collect:

• Personal name
• Company name
• Company address
• EIN (U.S.) or VAT ID (EU/other jurisdictions)
• Email address
• PayPal email address
• Bank wire information for remittances

Hive does not collect or store government-issued identity documents or date of birth. Identity verification and KYC procedures are conducted directly by payment processors.

3.3 Automatically Collected Information

We collect certain technical information automatically:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages viewed
• Access timestamps
• Interaction events

This information is used for security, analytics, fraud prevention, and platform optimization.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Users)

Where the GDPR applies, Hive processes personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Performance of a Contract – to provide the Services.
• Legal Obligation – including tax reporting (e.g., 1099-K) and regulatory compliance.
• Legitimate Interests – fraud prevention, platform security, analytics, and operational integrity.
• Consent – where required for non-essential cookies or marketing communications.

Users may withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

5. Creator-Provided Tracking Technologies

Creators may integrate their own third-party tracking tools (e.g., Meta Pixel, Google Tag Manager) on their specific project pages.

Important:

• These tools are controlled solely by the creator.
• Hive does not determine the purposes or means of such processing.
• Creator tracking is limited strictly to that creator’s project pages.
• Creators have no access to data outside their own project pages.
• Creators are independent Data Controllers for any data collected via their tracking technologies.

Creators are solely responsible for:

• Compliance with applicable privacy laws
• Providing proper disclosures
• Obtaining user consent where required

Hive is not responsible for the data practices of creators’ third-party tracking tools.

6. How We Use Information

Hive uses personal information to:

• Provide and operate the platform
• Facilitate pledge management and fulfillment
• Process remittances to creators
• Comply with tax reporting obligations
• Detect and prevent fraud
• Provide customer support
• Improve platform performance
• Enforce our Terms of Use

Hive does not sell personal information.

7. International Data Transfers

Hive is based in the United States. Personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

Where required under GDPR, Hive relies on:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Appropriate technical and organizational safeguards

Users may request additional information regarding these safeguards.

8. Data Retention

Hive retains personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including:

• Creator financial and tax records: up to 7 years
• Transaction and remittance records: up to 7 years
• Support communications: up to 5 years
• Backer shipping information: retained until fulfillment + up to 24 months
• Analytics logs: typically 12–24 months
• Account information: retained while the account is active and thereafter as required by law

9. Security

Hive implements industry-standard technical and organizational measures, including:

• TLS encryption in transit
• Role-based access controls
• Restricted access to financial data
• Monitoring for unauthorized access
• Subprocessor oversight
• Incident response procedures

No system is completely secure; however, we take reasonable steps to protect personal information.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Hive uses cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels, tags, and local storage) to operate the Services, enhance user experience, analyze performance, and ensure platform security.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for core platform functionality, security, authentication, and fraud prevention.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how users interact with the platform, including through tools such as Google Analytics and Meta Pixel (for analytics purposes only).
• Functionality Cookies: Used to remember preferences and improve user experience.

Creator-Provided Tracking

Creators may integrate their own tracking technologies on their specific project pages. Hive does not control these technologies and creators are independently responsible for compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Consent Management

Where required by applicable law, Hive obtains user consent before placing non-essential cookies. Hive uses a consent management platform (Cookiebot) to allow users to manage cookie preferences and withdraw consent at any time.

Managing Cookies

You may manage your cookie preferences through the consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests may be submitted to: info@hiveinteractive.net

12. U.S. State Privacy Rights

Hive does not sell personal information.

Residents of certain U.S. states may have rights to:

• Know categories of personal information collected
• Request deletion
• Request correction
• Opt out of certain processing

Hive will not discriminate against users for exercising their privacy rights.

13. Children

Hive’s Services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on the Site with an updated effective date.