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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11/15/2025

Who We Are

The Hookstore platform is operated by:

INFTF MTU
Registration number: 80586600
Address: Ringtee 15, Kuressaare, Estonia 93815
Email: info@inftf.com

INFTF MTU ("InFTF" or "Inclusive Financial Technology Foundation") is the data controller for this platform.

Our Commitments:

  • Protecting user privacy and data security
  • Operating transparently as a non-profit organization
  • Implementing privacy-by-design principles in all our services
  • Never selling or monetizing user data
  • Supporting the Xahau community with reliable infrastructure

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how InFTF ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use Hookstore. By using our platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and GitHub login information (if using GitHub OAuth).
  • Publisher Information: If you publish hooks, we collect on-chain addresses, domain information, and verification data.
  • Xaman Wallet Information: If you use Xaman wallet authentication, we collect your Xahau address for authentication purposes.

Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, features used, and time spent.
  • Device Information: We may collect device information such as IP address, browser type, and operating system.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. See our cookie preferences for more information.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our platform
  • Authenticate users and manage accounts
  • Process hook installations and manage install sessions
  • Verify publisher identity and repository access
  • Collect and analyze statistics about hook usage
  • Send you important updates about our platform
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information:

  • Public Information: Hook information, publisher addresses, and statistics are publicly visible as part of the platform's functionality.
  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and receive a copy of your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Object to processing of your personal data
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner.

Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with:

  • GitHub: For repository verification and OAuth authentication. See GitHub's Privacy Policy.
  • Xaman: For wallet authentication. See Xaman's Privacy Policy.

Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with this Privacy Policy.

Platform Operation

Hookstore is operated by InFTF (Inclusive Financial Technology Foundation). InFTF provides the infrastructure and services for the Platform but is not responsible for:

  • The content, functionality, or effects of hooks published by third-party publishers
  • Privacy practices of third-party hook publishers
  • Data collected by hooks installed on user accounts

Publishers are responsible for their own privacy practices and compliance.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Object: Object to processing of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time
  • Lodge a complaint: File a complaint with a supervisory authority

For California Residents (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal data is collected
  • Right to delete personal data
  • Right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell data)

For other jurisdictions: Contact us to learn about your specific rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@inftf.com

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or data subject access requests, contact us at:

Email: info@inftf.com
Website: https://inftf.org

Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority. As INFTF MTU is based in Estonia, the relevant supervisory authority is:

Andmekaitse Inspektsioon (Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate)
Website: https://www.aki.ee
Phone: +372 627 4135
Email: info@aki.ee

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the "Last updated" date at the top indicating when changes were last made.

Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Acknowledgment

By using Hookstore, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.