Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 5, 2025
Welcome to Hipedia. We care about your privacy and are committed to being clear about what we collect, why we collect it, and how you can exercise control. This page explains our practices in a straightforward way so you can make informed choices.
This policy applies to hipedia.biz.id (and any pages we operate under the Hipedia name). It covers how we handle information when you browse our site, read guides, leave comments, or contact us through our forms.
Who We Are and Scope
Hipedia publishes practical, human-centered guides across Gardening, Home Improvement, Pets, and Travel. We are an editorial site supported by programmatic advertising and operated from Indonesia for a global audience.
This policy explains our data practices for all visitors. It does not cover other sites you may visit, even if a page on Hipedia references them. Those services have their own policies and controls.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide: When you contact us using the form on our site, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message so we can respond and keep appropriate records.
Information Collected Automatically: When you visit Hipedia, we and our service providers may collect technical data such as IP address, device and browser type, pages visited, approximate location at the city/country level, and the time and duration of your visit. This helps us keep the site secure and useful.
Sensitive Data: We do not ask for sensitive information. Please avoid sharing details such as government IDs, financial account numbers, health records, or similar data through our contact form.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to operate, maintain, and improve Hipedia; secure the site; diagnose issues; and analyze what content is helpful so we can prioritize updates.
We may use your contact details to reply to questions, address correction requests, or follow up on suggestions you send to us. We do not send bulk promotional messages.
We may use aggregated or de-identified analytics to understand traffic patterns and to keep content relevant. We do not attempt to re-identify de-identified data.
Legal Bases for Processing
For visitors in the EEA/UK, we process personal data under one or more legal bases: consent (for non-essential cookies and similar technologies), performance of a contract (when you ask us to provide content or support), legal obligations (compliance, security, record-keeping), and legitimate interests (to operate, secure, and improve the site in a proportionate way).
You may withdraw consent at any time where processing relies on consent. Withdrawal does not affect processing carried out before withdrawal.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Hipedia uses cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to keep the site reliable, remember preferences, measure performance, and support advertising. Some cookies are essential for security and core functions; others help us understand which pages are most useful.
You can control cookies through your browser or device settings, including clearing existing cookies or blocking certain types. If you disable cookies, parts of the site may not function as intended.
Some browsers offer privacy features such as limiting cross-site tracking or sending global privacy controls. We honor widely supported settings where technically feasible, but behavior can vary by browser and device.
Advertising and Analytics Partners
Hipedia is supported by programmatic advertising (including common ad platforms). Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver, measure, and improve ads, including interest-based ads.
When ads load, partners may receive technical data such as your IP address, device type, and page context. We do not provide advertisers with information you submit through our contact form unless we have your explicit permission.
You can influence the ads you see by adjusting your browser and device privacy settings or limiting ad personalization where your platform allows. Blocking cookies can reduce ad personalization but may also affect site functionality.
Server Logs and Security
Our hosting environment maintains standard server logs that include IP address, timestamp, requested pages, and basic device information. We use these logs to protect the site, investigate errors, and prevent abuse.
We apply reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. No system is perfectly secure, but we review our practices and adapt as needed to address new risks.
Data Retention
We keep contact messages as long as needed to respond and maintain appropriate records, then delete or de-identify them. Server logs are retained for a limited period unless required to investigate specific incidents or comply with legal obligations.
If you ask us to delete your contact message and we have no legal or security reason to keep it, we will do so within a reasonable timeframe.
International Data Transfers
Because Hipedia serves a global audience, information may be processed outside your country. Data protection laws can differ between jurisdictions.
When we transfer information, we take steps designed to protect it in line with this policy and applicable law, including limiting who can access it and why.
Children's Privacy
Hipedia is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information on our site, please contact us so we can investigate and remove the information where appropriate.
Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict certain uses of your information. You may also have the right to object to processing or to request portability in some cases.
Residents of regions with comprehensive privacy laws (for example, the EEA, UK, and California) may have additional rights, including the right to limit the use of certain categories of data and to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information as defined by local law.
Hipedia does not sell personal information in the conventional sense. Advertising partners may process technical data to deliver and measure ads; you can reduce such processing by adjusting your browser and device settings.
To exercise your rights, contact us using the method below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request to protect your privacy and security.
Third-Party Links and Services
Hipedia pages may reference third-party content or services. When you engage with those services, their providers may collect information under their own privacy policies and controls. We are not responsible for their practices.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect new features, legal requirements, or changes in our practices. When we make material updates, we note the change within this page so you can see what is different.
Your continued use of Hipedia after an update means you accept the revised policy. If you do not agree with changes, please discontinue using the site and contact us with any concerns.
Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this policy or our data practices, please reach us through our contact page. We aim to respond in a timely and thoughtful manner.