Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

NocturnHQ collects limited information to provide and improve our service:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, search queries, click interactions (anonymized)
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address when voluntarily provided
• Site Submissions: Name, URL, description, and optional contact email
• Reviews: Display name, rating, and comment text
• Local Storage: Favorites and recently viewed platforms are stored in your browser only

2. How We Use Information

• Provide trending and recommended content
• Improve search relevance and platform rankings
• Send newsletter communications (opt-in only)
• Process and moderate site submissions
• Detect and prevent abuse

3. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies for site functionality. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or sell your data to advertisers. Analytics data is collected anonymously and is used solely to improve the service.

4. Third-Party Links

NocturnHQ contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Some links may be affiliate links that help support the service.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed identifiers, and secure database access. IP addresses used for rate limiting are irreversibly hashed and never stored in plain text.

6. Your Rights

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us. Newsletter subscriptions can be canceled via the unsubscribe link in any email. Browser-stored data (favorites, recently viewed) can be cleared through your browser settings.

7. Age Requirement

NocturnHQ is intended for users 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. By using this service, you confirm you are of legal age.

8. Contact

For privacy inquiries, please contact us at privacy@nocturnhq.com.