Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how HoodratFreaks ("HoodratFreaks," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you visit our website, create an account, upload content, or otherwise use our services.

By using HoodratFreaks, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect information such as:

• Username
• Email address
• Encrypted password (stored as a secure hash and never in plain text)

User Content

When you use HoodratFreaks, we collect information you choose to submit, including:

• Photos
• Videos
• Titles
• Descriptions
• Comments
• Profile information
• Likes
• Watch Later lists

Anything you choose to post publicly may be visible to other users.

Technical Information

When you use the website, we automatically collect technical information such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Log files
• Date and time of requests

This information helps us secure the platform, diagnose technical issues, and prevent abuse.

Upload Information

For every uploaded photo or video we record information including the upload IP address and related technical metadata.

This information is used to:

• investigate abuse
• enforce our Terms of Use
• comply with legal obligations
• assist law enforcement when required by law

This information is never displayed publicly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use information we collect to:

• operate HoodratFreaks
• provide your account
• display your uploaded content
• process comments and messages
• maintain Watch Later and other user features
• moderate uploads
• detect spam and abuse
• improve site performance
• investigate violations of our policies
• comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• keep you signed in
• remember your preferences
• maintain security
• improve website performance

We do not use advertising cookies or sell browsing information to advertisers.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

To operate HoodratFreaks, we rely on trusted third-party providers.

These providers may process information on our behalf.

Current providers include:

• Supabase – database hosting and authentication
• Bunny.net – video storage, transcoding, image storage, and streaming
• Cloudflare – security, DDoS protection, and bot detection
• Resend – account emails such as verification and password resets

These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they process data.

6. Private Messages

Messages sent through HoodratFreaks are intended for communication between users.

While we do not routinely monitor private conversations, administrators may access message information when reasonably necessary to:

• investigate abuse
• respond to reports
• enforce our Terms of Use
• comply with legal obligations

7. Sharing Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information:

• with service providers that help operate the website
• when required by law
• to protect HoodratFreaks, our users, or others
• during investigations involving fraud, abuse, or illegal activity

8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information.

However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for:

• operating the Service
• complying with legal obligations
• resolving disputes
• preventing abuse
• enforcing our policies

If you delete your account, your profile and login information are removed. Your uploaded videos and comments remain on the Service but are reattributed to a "Deleted user" and are no longer associated with your identity. Certain records, backups, or information required for legal, security, or fraud-prevention purposes may be retained for a limited period where permitted or required by law.

10. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• request access to your personal information
• request correction of inaccurate information
• request deletion of your account and personal information
• object to certain processing where applicable

Requests may be submitted by contacting us using the information below.

11. International Users

HoodratFreaks is operated from the United States.

If you access the Service from another country, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

12. Children's Privacy

HoodratFreaks is intended only for adults.

We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under eighteen (18) years of age.

If we learn that an account belongs to a minor, we will promptly remove the account and associated information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When changes are made, the updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of HoodratFreaks after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information may be sent to:

Email: support@hoodratfreaks.com