Effective Date: 9 January 2024

Hooked Consumer Health Data Policy

At Hooked, we prioritize the privacy and security of your personal information, including any health-related data you choose to share. This Consumer Health Data Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and manage your health-related data to ensure your safety and trust while using our platform.

1. Types of Health Data Collected

1.1. Hooked does not require users to provide health-related information. However, if you voluntarily share health-related data in your profile or during interactions, it may include:
  • Mental or physical health conditions
  • Disability status
  • Dietary preferences or restrictions (e.g., allergies)
  • Lifestyle factors that could be related to health (e.g., smoking, drinking habits)

2. Why We Collect Health Data

2.1. If you choose to share health-related data, it may be used to:
  • Enhance your matchmaking experience by connecting you with users with compatible health or lifestyle preferences.
  • Disability status
  • Help you express your values and lifestyle to potential matches.
  • Provide a better, more personalized dating experience.
Hooked does not use health data for medical, marketing, or commercial purposes beyond enhancing the dating experience.

3. How We Use Your Health Data

3.1. Any health-related data you provide is used to:
  • Display on your profile (if voluntarily added) to help potential matches understand your preferences and lifestyle.
  • Facilitate matching based on shared values or lifestyle factors, if relevant to your preferences.
We do not share or sell health data to third parties for advertising or other purposes without your explicit consent.

4. User Control Over Health Data

4.1. You have full control over whether or not you share any health-related information. If you do choose to provide health data:
  • You can edit, update, or delete any health-related information in your profile at any time.
  • You can request that all data, including health-related data, be permanently deleted if you choose to deactivate your account.

5. Sharing of Health Data

5.1. Your health data is only visible to other Hooked users if you choose to make it part of your profile. We do not share this information with:
  • Third parties for marketing or other purposes without your consent.
  • Any medical or health organizations.
We may share data with third-party service providers for operational purposes (e.g., hosting services), but they are bound by strict confidentiality agreements to protect your data.

6. Data Security

6.1. Hooked employs industry-standard security measures to protect your health data, including:
  • Encryption of sensitive information both in transit and at rest.
  • Regular security audits to ensure the safety of your personal and health-related information.
  • Restricted access to your data, ensuring only authorized personnel can access it.
While we take every precaution to safeguard your information, no system can be 100% secure. We encourage you to protect your account with strong passwords and to be cautious when sharing personal or health information online.

7. Compliance with Laws

7.1. Hooked complies with relevant data protection regulations, including:
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users within the European Union.
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in California.
  • Other applicable data privacy laws and regulations depending on the jurisdiction.
If required by law, we may disclose your health data to regulatory authorities, but only in compliance with legal obligations.

8. User Rights

8.1. You have the following rights regarding your health data on Hooked:
  • Access: You can request a copy of any health-related information we store.
  • Correction: You can correct or update your health information at any time.
  • Deletion: You can request deletion of all or part of your health-related data.
  • Objection: You can object to how your health data is being used.
To exercise any of these rights, you can contact us through our support channels.

9. Third-Party Links

9.1. Hooked may contain links to third-party websites or services. These third parties have their own privacy policies and practices. We encourage users to review these policies, as Hooked is not responsible for the privacy practices or health data management of these third-party sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

10.1. Hooked may update this Consumer Health Data Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated to users through notifications or email, and the revised policy will be available on our platform.

11. Contact Us

11.1. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy or your health data, please contact our privacy team at privacy@onhooked.com

By using Hooked, you agree to this Consumer Health Data Policy and consent to the collection, use, and protection of your health-related information as described above.

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