Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 01, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Hay VL ("We", "Us", "Our") collects, uses, and protects Your information when You use Our Service, and describes Your privacy rights. Your privacy and the safety of Your data are of the utmost importance to Us. By using the Service, You agree to this Policy.

1. Definitions

• Account — a unique account created for You to access the Service.
• Company ("We", "Us", "Our") — Hay VL.
• Cookies — small files placed on Your device that store browsing details and other information.
• Device — any device that can access the Service, such as a computer or mobile device.
• Personal Data — any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Service — the Website.
• Website — Hay VL, accessible at https://hayvl.app/
• You — the individual or entity accessing the Service.

2. Information We Collect

• Personal Data: email address, first and last name.
• Images and Uploaded Content: images You upload to or generate through the Service. These files are stored temporarily and are automatically and permanently deleted after several days.

For the exact retention period, please see the notice on the Profile/History page.

3. Cookies

We use Session and Persistent Cookies for authentication, to record whether You have accepted cookies, and to remember Your preferences (such as language, theme style, etc).

4. How We Use Your Data

We use Personal Data to:

• Manage Your Account and respond to Your requests.
• Process purchases and perform contracts.
• Contact You with updates and security notices.
• Improve and develop the Service.
• Comply with legal obligations and support business transfers.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell Your personal information. We may share Your information only with trusted third-party services who process data under their own privacy policies. We may also share information with authorities when required by law, or with a successor entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

6. Retention

We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes above or to meet legal obligations. Uploaded and generated images are retained temporarily and are automatically and permanently deleted after several days.

For the exact retention period, please see the notice on the Profile/History page.

7. Transfer and Deletion

We take reasonable steps to ensure it is treated securely and in accordance with this Policy. You may access, update, or delete Your Personal Data through the Profile/History page, unless We are legally required to retain it.

8. Disclosure

We may disclose Personal Data to comply with the law or valid public-authority requests, to protect Our rights and property, to prevent or investigate wrongdoing, to protect user safety, or to limit legal liability.

9. Security

The Service is operated directly by a team with strong technical expertise and a solid background in cybersecurity. We proactively review and improve Our security on a daily and monthly basis in order to minimize risks to the greatest extent possible.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If You believe a child has provided Us with such data, please contact Us and We will remove it.

11. Links to Other Websites

We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites linked from Our Service. We advise You to review the privacy policy of every site You visit.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time by posting changes on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes means You accept them.

13. Contact Us

• By email: hayvl.app@gmail.com
• By visiting this page on our website: https://hayvl.app/