Privacy Policy

 

HobbyClues Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 24, 2026

HobbyClues (“HobbyClues”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting information collected when you use our Android application, iOS application, website, and other digital services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect information when you use HobbyClues.

1. About HobbyClues

Website: www.hobbyclues.in

HobbyClues provides digital marketplace and related services through its Android and iOS applications, website, and other supported digital platforms.

2. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you use HobbyClues, we may collect:

  • Name and display name
  • Email address, including an Apple private relay email address
  • Apple account identifier used for Sign in with Apple
  • Account and authentication information
  • City, region, country, and location-related information
  • Listing information submitted by users
  • Coin photographs and other uploaded images
  • Coin descriptions, prices, categories, and listing details
  • Messages and communication information between users
  • Favorites and account-related activity
  • Information about purchases of digital services
  • Transaction and payment-related information received from payment providers
  • Technical information such as IP address, device type, operating system, application version, browser information, and usage information
  • Push notification and Firebase messaging information
  • Information provided when contacting support

3. Information Collected Through Sign in with Apple

HobbyClues may use Apple's Sign in with Apple service for registration and authentication on supported devices and platforms.

Apple may provide your name and email address during the first authorization. You may choose to hide your personal email address. In that case, Apple may provide a private relay email address.

Apple may not provide your name or email during later authorizations. HobbyClues may securely store information needed to identify and maintain your account.

Your use of Sign in with Apple is also subject to Apple's privacy policy and applicable terms.

4. Android Application

HobbyClues may provide an Android application that allows users to access marketplace features, create and manage listings, communicate with other users, upload images, use coin-related services, and access other available features.

The Android application may collect technical and usage information necessary to provide, secure, maintain, and improve the application. This may include device information, operating system version, application version, IP address, diagnostic information, crash information, and application usage information.

Depending on the features you use and the permissions you grant, the Android application may request access to features such as the camera, photos or media, notifications, and location.

You can manage application permissions through your Android device settings. Denying certain permissions may limit or prevent corresponding application functionality.

5. iOS Application

HobbyClues may provide an iOS application that allows users to access marketplace features, create and manage listings, communicate with other users, upload images, use coin-related services, and access other available features.

The iOS application may collect technical and usage information necessary to provide, secure, maintain, and improve the application.

Depending on the features you use and the permissions you grant, the iOS application may request access to features such as photos, camera, notifications, location, and Sign in with Apple.

You can manage application permissions through your iOS device settings. Denying certain permissions may limit or prevent corresponding application functionality.

6. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Authenticate users and maintain account access
  • Provide marketplace and application features
  • Create and display user listings
  • Process and display coin photographs and listing content
  • Provide AI-powered coin analysis and valuation features
  • Provide Premium Listing, Move to Top, and Highlight services
  • Allow buyers and sellers to communicate
  • Display seller profiles and seller listings
  • Send account, service, and support communications
  • Send push notifications where permitted
  • Provide location-based listing functionality
  • Improve application functionality and performance
  • Understand application usage through analytics
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
  • Maintain the security of our systems
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

7. Coin Images and AI Analysis

Users may upload photographs of coins for identification, analysis, or valuation.

These images and related information may be processed to provide requested coin analysis and related services.

AI-generated results are estimates for informational purposes only. They are not professional appraisals, authentication certificates, grading services, investment advice, or guarantees of value.

Users should not upload passwords, payment credentials, government identification documents, or other confidential personal information in coin images or listing content.

8. Location Information

With your permission, HobbyClues may access device location information to help determine or display country, region, city, or listing location.

You can control location access through your device settings. Disabling location access may limit some application functionality.

9. Marketplace and Public Information

Information voluntarily included in public listings may be visible to other HobbyClues users. This may include listing photographs, descriptions, prices, location information, seller name, and other listing details.

Users should avoid publishing unnecessary personal or sensitive information in listings, images, messages, or other public areas.

10. Messages and Communications

HobbyClues may process messages and related information to provide communication between buyers and sellers, deliver notifications, prevent abuse, and maintain application security.

Users should not send passwords, payment credentials, or other sensitive personal information through marketplace messages.

11. Payment Information

Payments for HobbyClues services may be processed through Apple, Google Play, third-party payment gateways, or other payment providers, depending on the platform, product, service, and transaction method.

We may receive limited transaction information, such as payment status, transaction reference, amount, currency, product or service purchased, and information required to confirm a transaction.

We do not intend to store complete card numbers, CVV numbers, UPI PINs, payment passwords, or other sensitive payment authentication information.

Payment providers process payment information according to their own privacy policies and security practices.

12. Analytics and Firebase Services

HobbyClues may use Firebase Analytics and related Firebase services to understand application usage, measure feature engagement, monitor performance, identify errors, and improve the application.

Analytics events may include screen views, feature usage, loading results, and general application interactions. HobbyClues is designed not to send passwords, Apple identity tokens, authorization codes, or private account credentials as analytics event parameters.

13. Push Notifications

With your permission, HobbyClues may use Apple Push Notification services, Firebase Cloud Messaging, and other supported notification services to send relevant alerts and communication notifications.

You can disable notifications through your device settings. Disabling notifications may prevent you from receiving message or service alerts.

14. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The HobbyClues website may use cookies or similar technologies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, improve functionality, understand usage, and provide a better experience.

You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

15. Sharing of Information

We may share information with trusted service providers when reasonably necessary to operate HobbyClues, including:

  • Apple and App Store service providers
  • Google Play and Android service providers
  • Payment gateway providers
  • Website hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Firebase and analytics providers
  • Authentication and communication providers
  • AI and technology providers used to provide requested features
  • Support and operational service providers
  • Government authorities or law enforcement where legally required

We do not sell users' personal information as a standalone product.

16. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no internet transmission, application, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their account and device. Notify us if you believe your account has been accessed without authorization.

17. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain accounts and transaction records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, prevent fraud, enforce agreements, and maintain security.

When information is no longer required, we may delete or anonymize it, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.

18. Account Deletion

Users may request account deletion through the application where the account deletion feature is available.

Account deletion may remove or disable:

  • The user account
  • User listings and advertisements
  • Saved account information
  • Favorites
  • Gamification and related account data

Some information may be retained where required by law, necessary to resolve disputes, prevent fraud, enforce agreements, or maintain required records.

19. Third-Party Websites and Services

HobbyClues may contain links to third-party websites, services, or platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, availability, or content of third-party services. Review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

20. Children's Privacy

HobbyClues is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information without appropriate consent, contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

21. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including requesting access, correction, deletion, or other appropriate action.

You may contact us regarding privacy requests using the contact information provided on the HobbyClues website. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

You may also control certain permissions through your device settings, including location access, notifications, camera access, photo or media access, and Sign in with Apple access.

22. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

23. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, contact HobbyClues through the contact details available on the HobbyClues website.

Trade Name: HobbyClues
Website: www.hobbyclues.in