How HiLink Protects
Your Privacy
A clear, honest look at what data we collect, what we never do with it, and how you stay in control at all times.
Privacy is not a feature we added after the fact — it is baked into every layer of how HiLink was built. In this post, we break down exactly what happens to your data, what we will never do, and the controls you have right now.
What Data Is Collected and Why
We collect the minimum data needed to run a safe, personalised platform. Here is what we collect and the specific reason behind each item:
Profile Information
Name, age, gender, bio, and photos — to create your public profile and match you with relevant mentors.
Contact Details
Phone number for OTP verification — to confirm you are a real person and keep fake accounts out.
Activity Data
Messages, calls, and gift interactions — to deliver the service, detect abuse, and protect users.
Device Information
IP address, OS, and device model — for security monitoring and fraud prevention.
Location Data
Approximate city-level location only — to surface mentors and sessions near you.
What Data Is NEVER Sold
This is our absolute commitment to you. No exceptions, no loopholes.
HiLink earns revenue through the virtual coin and gifting economy — not by monetising your personal data.
How Your Data Flows
You Sign Up
Data encrypted in transit
Secure Servers
Encrypted at rest, access-controlled
Used Only For You
Service delivery + safety only
Deleted on Request
Within 30–90 days
How to Request Account Deletion
Go to Settings
Open the HiLink app and navigate to Profile → Settings → Account.
Tap "Delete Account"
Confirm your identity with OTP verification before deletion begins.
Done in 30–90 Days
Your data is deleted or anonymised. You will receive a confirmation email.
Alternatively, email info@hi-app.in with the subject "Account Deletion Request" and your registered phone number. Our team will process it within 7 business days.
Cookie Policy & User Controls
Essential Cookies
RequiredSession management and login state. Cannot be disabled — the app will not work without these.
Analytics Cookies
Can disableAnonymous usage data to help us improve the product. No personal identification.
Preference Cookies
Can disableRemember your settings like language and theme across sessions.
Third-Party Cookies
Can disableLimited use via trusted cloud partners for CDN and performance optimisation only.
To manage cookies: Go to your browser or device settings → Privacy → Cookies. You can clear or block specific cookie categories at any time.
Our Compliance Approach
Indian IT Act
Fully compliant with India's Information Technology Act and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) 2023.
Data Minimisation
We only collect what is strictly necessary. No speculative data collection for future use cases.
Regular Audits
Internal privacy audits every quarter. External penetration testing every six months.
Ready to join a platform that respects your privacy?
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