Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, quiz answers, and location (city/state). We also collect usage data like pages visited and features used.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to personalize hobby recommendations, find local resources near you, improve our service, and communicate with you. Your location is used only to surface nearby classes, events, and communities.
3. We Never Sell Your Data
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. Your data is yours.
4. Data Sharing
We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes. We may share data with service providers who assist in operating the site (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember preferences, and understand how users interact with the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
6. Affiliate Links
When you click affiliate links, third-party retailers may set their own cookies. We are not responsible for those parties' data practices.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
8. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no online service is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
AvidEnthusiast.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Contact us at hello@avidEnthusiast.com to exercise these rights.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at hello@avidEnthusiast.com.