Privacy Policy

Effective & Last Updated: November 29, 2025

De Hidden Figures deeply values your privacy and trust. This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains exactly what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, with whom we share it, and what rights and choices you have.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide an excellent experience:

• Account Information – Full name, email address, username, and securely encrypted password when you create an account.
• Optional Profile Information – Profile picture, biography, location, or favorite hidden figures (entirely voluntary).
• Newsletter & Subscription Data – Email address and preferences when you sign up for updates.
• Usage & Analytics Data – Pages visited, time spent, clicks, scroll depth, search terms, and referral sources (collected via cookies and server logs).
• Technical & Device Data – IP address, browser type/version, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and approximate geographic location (city/country level only).
• Correspondence – Any messages, feedback, or submissions you send us.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data exclusively to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the website and its features
• Create and securely manage your personal account
• Deliver newsletters, exclusive content, and service updates (only with your explicit consent)
• Personalize content recommendations and reading experience
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance design, performance, and storytelling
• Detect and prevent fraud, spam, abuse, or security threats
• Conduct internal research and develop new features
• Comply with applicable laws and protect our legal rights

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR, CCPA & Similar Laws)

If you are in the EU, UK, California, or another protected jurisdiction, we process your data under these legal bases:

• Consent – For newsletters and non-essential cookies
• Contract – To fulfill the services you requested (e.g., account access)
• Legitimate Interests – Analytics, security, and site improvement (never overriding your rights)
• Legal Obligation – When required by authorities

4. Sharing & Disclosure of Your Information

We never sell your personal data. We share only when strictly necessary:

• With trusted third-party providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processors when launched) who are bound by strict data-protection contracts
• When required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of De Hidden Figures, our users, or the public
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with prior notice and opt-out opportunity)

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies – Required for login, security, and basic functionality
• Performance/Analytics cookies – Anonymous data to understand how the site is used
• Marketing cookies – Only activated with your explicit opt-in (currently none active)

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser at any time. Opt out of interest-based advertising via:

• DAA Opt-Out
• NAI Opt-Out
• YourAdChoices

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have full control:

• Access, correct, download, or delete your personal data
• Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails instantly)
• Request restriction or object to processing
• Exercise “right to be forgotten” / account deletion
• File a complaint with your local data protection authority

Contact us — we respond within 30 days (usually much faster).

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as needed. Inactive accounts may be anonymized or deleted after 36 months. Analytics data is kept up to 24 months. Backups are securely destroyed after 90 days.

8. International Data Transfers

The site is hosted in the United States and/or EU. Data may be transferred across borders under EU Standard Contractual Clauses and equivalent safeguards.

9. Children’s Privacy

De Hidden Figures is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some regions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. Any such data discovered is deleted immediately.

10. Data Security

We use HTTPS encryption, secure password hashing, regular security audits, and strict access controls. While no system is 100% secure, we commit to transparency and rapid response in case of any incident.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy as services evolve. Significant changes will be prominently announced and, where required, notified by email.