Privacy Policy Agreement

Thank you for using hitab. This Privacy Policy applies to products offered by Konova Co., Limited under the brand hitab.

Protecting users' private data is our primary responsibility, and this Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we manage and use it.

Once you start using this product, you will be entering into this agreement with Konova Co., Limited.

Why We Collect Information

We collect information to:

  • Provide basic functional services (e.g., storing your account information for registration and login processes).

  • Continuously improve the quality of our products and services to ensure better user experiences.

  • Improve the security and reliability of our services, including detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, security risks, and technical issues that could harm users or the public.

The Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following types of information during your use of hitab:

  • User-Generated Images:

    • Custom favicon images

    • Images from custom search engines

    • Avatars, images uploaded from notes, wallpapers uploaded manually, etc.

  • Account Data:

    • Registered email address, uploaded avatar, nickname, and encrypted password.

    • Favicon information and custom search engine information.

    • Weather information for your location or other areas you've set.

    • To-do items and notes you create, including uploaded images.

    • Wallpaper settings, uploaded wallpapers, and other personalized settings.

  • Server Logs:

    • We may store server logs generated during your interaction with the client, which are primarily used for troubleshooting errors. These log records are cleared periodically.

Legal Basis for Collecting Data

We collect and process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Your Consent: By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

  • Contractual Necessity: We may process your personal data to fulfill the services you have requested (e.g., account creation and subscription services).

  • Legitimate Interests: We may process your data to improve our services and prevent fraud, abuse, or technical issues, where such processing does not outweigh your privacy rights.

User Rights

Under applicable laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.

  • Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal requirements.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format to transfer to another service provider.

Use and Management of Information

  • The information collected is transmitted and stored using modern security measures.

  • Your data will only be stored on our own servers, and we will not share, provide, or transfer your user data to third parties without your explicit consent, unless required by law.

  • You have the option to delete your account, and upon doing so, your user data will be deleted from our servers.

  • We may use collected data for statistical analysis to identify and fix issues with the product and to optimize and improve the functionality of the product.

Advertising and Revenue

  • hitab generates revenue through both advertising and subscriptions. advertisements may appear in various parts of the product:

    • Search Ads: Using our default Bing or Google CSE search engine may generate advertising revenue for us.

    • Icon Ads: Ads from platforms like Amazon and other e-commerce services may be displayed through icons within the product.

    • Widgets Ads: Free users may encounter Google ads within Widgets, enhancing the free offering of the product.

Cookie Policy

We use Cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience and to analyze traffic. Cookies help us remember your settings and preferences, track your usage for statistical purposes, and provide personalized ads. You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings.

Data Security

We implement security measures such as encryption and access controls to protect your data. While we strive to ensure the security of your data, no system can guarantee 100% protection. We will notify users of any data breaches that may compromise their personal data.

Data Retention

We will retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

If your data is transferred to other countries, including those outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

You Accept These Terms

By using this product, you accept this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please discontinue the use of the product.

If we update this Privacy Policy, continuing to use the product implies your acceptance of the changes.