HiveLog

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 22, 2026

At HiveLog, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our beekeeping management service.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Name (optional)
  • Password (securely hashed, never stored in plain text)
  • Profile picture (if you sign in with Google)

Beekeeping Data

When you use HiveLog, we store the data you enter:

  • Apiary locations and names
  • Hive information and configurations
  • Inspection records and observations
  • Treatment records
  • Harvest records

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your credit card details. Stripe may collect payment information in accordance with their privacy policy.

Usage Data

We may collect anonymous usage data to improve our service:

  • Pages visited and features used
  • Device type and browser information
  • General geographic location (country/region level)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the HiveLog service
  • Process your subscription payments
  • Send important service updates and notifications
  • Respond to your support requests
  • Improve our service based on usage patterns
  • Send promotional emails (only with your consent)

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on servers provided by our hosting partners. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Encryption at rest for sensitive data
  • Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
  • Regular security updates and monitoring

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only with:

  • Service providers who help us operate HiveLog (hosting, email, payments)
  • Legal authorities if required by law

Your beekeeping data is private to you. We will never share your hive records, inspection notes, or other beekeeping data with third parties without your explicit consent.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Export your data (available in Settings)
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and all associated data
  • Opt out of promotional emails

To exercise these rights, visit your account settings or contact us.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to:

  • Keep you signed in to your account
  • Remember your preferences
  • Protect against cross-site request forgery

We may use analytics cookies to understand how our service is used. You can opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings.

7. Children's Privacy

HiveLog is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including the United States and European Union. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we need to retain it for legal purposes.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us.

HiveLog is built by the team behind beekeepingforum.co.uk. We're beekeepers ourselves and understand the importance of keeping your data safe.