Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2, 2025

Quick Summary: We collect minimal data to operate AdHawk and never sell your information. California residents have specific rights under CCPA/CPRA, described below.

1. Definitions

“AdHawk,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refers to the operators of the AdHawk platform. “You” or “your” means any visitor or user of our site or services.

2. Information We Collect

  • Reports & Suggestions: Company names, reasons, and ad platforms submitted by users.
  • Technical Data: IP addresses, browser info, and timestamps to secure our systems.
  • Contact Information: Only if you contact us directly.
  • Email Subscriptions: Addresses provided when you opt in for updates.
  • Donations: Payment info handled securely by third-party processors (e.g., PayPal or Stripe).

3. How We Use Information

  • Operate and maintain our boycott database
  • Prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
  • Respond to user messages
  • Send updates if you subscribe
  • Process donations and maintain records
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your data. We may share limited information only:

  • With your consent
  • To comply with legal requests
  • To prevent fraud or enforce our Terms
  • With trusted service providers under confidentiality agreements

5. Data Security

We use encryption, secure hosting, access controls, and regular updates to protect your data from unauthorized access.

6. Email Subscriptions

We use ConvertKit (“Kit”) for email management. You can unsubscribe anytime. We never sell or share your email for advertising.

7. Data Retention

We keep information only as long as needed to provide the Service or meet legal obligations. Most technical logs are cleared within 12 months.

8. Donations

Payments are processed via PayPal or Stripe. We do not store credit card details. Refunds may be requested within 30 days by contacting us.

9. Third-Party Services

  • Payment Processors: Secure donation handling
  • Email Platform: ConvertKit for communications
  • Analytics & Ads: Google AdSense (see Google’s privacy policy)
  • CDN Services: Improve performance; collect no personal data

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of data sharing. We do not sell personal information.

How to Exercise Your Rights:

We verify identity before fulfilling requests and respond within 45 days.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 16. If such information is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

12. International Users

Your information may be processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The revised version will include an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact

Questions? Please contact us.

Note: This Privacy Policy complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).