📋 Overview

Welcome to ShareHive's Privacy Policy. This document explains how we handle your information when you use our productivity platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

Key Points:

• ShareHive operates entirely within your web browser
• All data is stored locally using IndexedDB technology
• No account creation or registration required
• No servers storing your personal information
• Complete data ownership and control

📊 Information We Collect

Data You Create

When you use ShareHive, you create various types of content:

• Notes: Text content, titles, timestamps
• Bookmarks: URLs, titles, descriptions, categories
• Tasks: To-do items, priorities, due dates, completion status
• Expenses: Transaction details, amounts, categories, dates
• Projects: Project information, tasks, milestones
• Files: Uploaded documents, images, or media files
• Other Data: Video links, planner entries, wiki pages, watchlist items, course information

Data We Don't Collect

ShareHive does NOT collect:

• ❌ Personal identifying information (name, address, phone number)
• ❌ Email addresses (unless you contact us)
• ❌ Payment information (ShareHive is free)
• ❌ Usage analytics or tracking data
• ❌ IP addresses or location data
• ❌ Device information or browser fingerprints
• ❌ Any data from third-party services

💾 How We Store Your Data

IndexedDB Technology

ShareHive uses IndexedDB, a browser-based database system that stores data locally on your device. This technology provides:

• Fast, efficient local data storage
• Offline access to all your information
• No dependency on external servers
• Automatic persistence across browser sessions

Storage Limitations

Browser storage has some limitations you should be aware of:

• Most browsers allocate 50-100MB for IndexedDB per origin
• Some browsers may offer more with user permission
• Mobile browsers typically have smaller storage limits
• Large files may impact browser performance

Data Portability

You can export all your ShareHive data at any time:

1. Navigate to Settings
2. Click "Export Data" or "Backup"
3. Download the JSON file containing all your data
4. Store this file safely (cloud storage, external drive, etc.)

🎯 How We Use Your Data

Since ShareHive operates entirely locally, your data is used solely for providing the application's functionality:

• Display and Organization: To show you your notes, tasks, bookmarks, etc.
• Search and Filter: To help you find specific information
• Calculations: To calculate expense totals, project progress, etc.
• Persistence: To save your data between sessions
• Export/Import: To backup and restore your data

🛡️ Data Security

Browser-Level Security

Your data benefits from your browser's built-in security features:

• Same-Origin Policy: Prevents other websites from accessing ShareHive's data
• Sandboxing: Isolates ShareHive's storage from other applications
• HTTPS: (If served over HTTPS) Encrypts data in transit
• Browser Permissions: Your browser controls access to storage

Best Security Practices

To keep your data secure, we recommend:

1. Use a strong password/PIN to lock your device
2. Keep your browser updated to the latest version
3. Don't use ShareHive on shared or public computers
4. Enable two-factor authentication on your browser profile (if available)
5. Regularly export backups and encrypt them if they contain sensitive data
6. Use browser profiles to separate personal and work data

⚖️ Your Rights & Data Control

You have complete control over your data in ShareHive:

Right to Access

You can access all your data at any time through the ShareHive interface or by exporting it.

Right to Modify

You can edit, update, or modify any of your data whenever you want using the built-in editing features.

Right to Delete

You can delete specific items or all your data:

• Delete individual notes, tasks, bookmarks, etc.
• Clear all data for a specific feature
• Reset the entire application (in Settings)
• Clear browser data to remove everything

Right to Export

You can export all your data in JSON format at any time from the Settings page.

Right to Import

You can import previously exported data to restore or transfer your information.

🍪 Cookies & Local Storage

What We Use

ShareHive uses browser storage technologies for essential functionality:

• LocalStorage: Used to store your theme preference (dark/light mode)
• IndexedDB: Used to store all your application data
• No Cookies: ShareHive does not use traditional HTTP cookies

Third-Party Cookies

ShareHive does not use third-party cookies or tracking scripts of any kind.

Managing Storage

You can manage browser storage through your browser settings:

• View storage usage in browser developer tools
• Clear specific site data
• Set storage permissions

🔗 Third-Party Services

External Links

ShareHive may contain links to external websites (bookmarks, video links, etc.). When you click these links:

• You leave ShareHive and enter a third-party website
• That website's privacy policy applies
• We have no control over their privacy practices
• Review their privacy policies before sharing data

No Third-Party Integrations

ShareHive currently does not integrate with third-party services such as:

• ❌ Analytics services (Google Analytics, etc.)
• ❌ Advertising networks
• ❌ Social media platforms
• ❌ Cloud storage services
• ❌ Payment processors

👶 Children's Privacy

ShareHive is designed to be safe for users of all ages. Since we don't collect any personal information, there are no specific age restrictions.

COPPA Compliance

ShareHive complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• We don't require account creation or registration
• All data stays on the user's device
• No data is transmitted to our servers

Parental Guidance

Parents and guardians should:

• Supervise children's use of ShareHive if concerned
• Teach children not to share sensitive information in notes or other features
• Help younger children understand data privacy
• Ensure children's devices are properly secured

🔄 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

• New features or functionality
• Changes in legal requirements
• Improvements to our privacy practices
• User feedback and suggestions

How We Notify You

When we make significant changes, we will:

1. Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
2. Post an announcement on our Blog page
3. Display a notification in ShareHive (if applicable)
4. Require acknowledgment for major privacy-impacting changes

Your Continued Use

By continuing to use ShareHive after changes are posted, you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

📧 Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

What to Include

When contacting us about privacy matters, please include:

• Your specific question or concern
• Relevant details (feature, date, issue, etc.)
• Any supporting information or screenshots