Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Hoyst ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our service that transforms your Notion databases into beautiful, SEO-optimized blogs.

By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Email Address: When you sign up for our service or contact us
• Account Information: Name, email, and other account details when you create an account
• Notion Integration Data: Content from your Notion databases that you choose to publish through our service
• Payment Information: Billing details when you subscribe to our paid plans (processed securely through our payment providers)
• Custom Domain Information: Domain names you connect to your blog

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: How you interact with our service, including pages visited, features used, and time spent
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
• Performance Data: Website load times, error logs, and other technical metrics to improve our service
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns

2.3 Third-Party Data

• Notion API Data: Content from your Notion workspace that you authorize us to access
• Comments: Comments left by your blog readers, which we sync back to your Notion database
• Analytics: Website traffic data from your published blog

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our service:

• Service Delivery: Transform your Notion content into published blog posts
• Account Management: Create and manage your account, process payments, and provide customer support
• Communication: Send you service updates, security alerts, and promotional materials (you can opt out anytime)
• Performance Optimization: Ensure fast loading times and optimize your blog's SEO
• Analytics: Understand how our service is used to improve features and user experience
• Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Compliance: Meet legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our service:

• Hosting and Infrastructure: Cloud hosting providers for reliable service delivery
• Payment Processing: Secure payment processors for subscription billing
• Email Services: Email providers for service communications
• Analytics: Analytics providers to understand service usage
• CDN Services: Content delivery networks to ensure fast blog loading

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Security Audits: Ongoing monitoring and assessment of our security practices
• Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard security protocols and practices
• Incident Response: Procedures to respond to potential security breaches

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we process your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion
• Content Data: Retained as long as you choose to publish it through our service
• Usage Data: Typically retained for 1-2 years for analytics and service improvement
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending you an email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: