Effective Date: Novermber 11, 2025

Hummie (”Hummie,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency around how we collect, use, and share personal information. This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Hummie platform and services worldwide, including residents of California and the European Economic Area (EEA).

By accessing or using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Personal Identifiers

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address (if provided)

• Payment information (if we pay you)

Commercial Information

• Service requests

• Referral activity

• Purchase or transaction history

Internet / Usage Data

• Pages viewed, clicks, browsing history

• Log files, session data

Device Information

• IP address

• Browser type, device type, operating system

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Used for analytics, personalization, and performance.

Sensitive Personal Information

We do NOT intentionally collect sensitive personal data under CCPA/CPRA or GDPR (e.g., government IDs, financial account numbers, biometric data, health data), unless you voluntarily provide it to a service provider through our platform.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for:

Service Delivery

• Providing and improving the Hummie platform

• Matching consumers with qualified service providers

• Processing referrals and rewards

Communication

• Responding to inquiries

• Sending confirmations, updates, or legally required notices

Personalization

• Suggesting relevant services

• Improving user experience

Analytics & Improvement

• Monitoring usage

• Enhancing platform performance

Legal & Compliance

• Detecting fraud

• Meeting regulatory or contractual obligations

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EEA, we process your data under these lawful bases:

• Consent – When you submit forms or opt in to communications

• Contract Performance – To provide requested services or connect you with providers

• Legitimate Interests – Platform improvement, fraud prevention, internal analytics

• Legal Obligation – When disclosure is required by law

How We Share Personal Information

We do NOT sell your personal information. However, under California law, certain types of “sharing” for behavioral advertising may be considered a “share.” We describe this below.

We may share information with:

Service Providers Third-party companies that help us operate or improve our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, communication tools).

Professional Partners or Service Provider When you request a consultation or quote, we share your information only with the professional(s) relevant to your request.

Legal Authorities When required by law or to protect our rights.

Business Transfers If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Do We Sell or Share Personal Information? (CCPA/CPRA)

• We do NOT sell your personal information.

• We may share information for cross-context behavioral advertising (e.g., limited cookie data used by analytics providers).

California residents may opt out of sharing.

Your Rights (CCPA/CPRA + GDPR)

California Residents Have the Right To:

• Know what personal information we collect

• Access a copy of your data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Delete your personal information

• Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information

• Limit use of sensitive personal information

• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Submit requests at: support@hummie.com

GDPR Users (EEA) Have the Right To:

• Access your personal data

• Rectify inaccurate data

• Erase your data (“Right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict processing

• Data portability

• Object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

You may exercise these rights by contacting us: support@hummie.com

If unresolved, you may lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

International Data Transfers (GDPR)

If you access Hummie from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S.

We use appropriate safeguards such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

• Contractual protections with service providers

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

• Providing services

• Legal compliance

• Resolving disputes

Data may be stored longer if required by law or contractual obligation.

Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:

• Encryption

• Access controls

• Regular system monitoring

However, no system is completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

Hummie is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

EEA minimum age requirements are followed (13–16 depending on country).

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser or by using our cookie settings banner (available upon request).

Users in the EEA will receive a cookie consent prompt as required by GDPR.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

Hummie, Inc.
Email: support@hummie.com
Phone: +1 (415) 914 0537

You may address privacy-related requests, including CCPA and GDPR rights, to the email above.