Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Hudhud, operated by Sheba's Caravan ("we", "our", or "us"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

By using the Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

We do not collect or store any personal information that identifies you as an individual.We only collect non-personal information necessary to operate and improve the Platform.

2.1 Information You Provide

The only information you voluntarily provide when using the Platform includes:

• Search queries: Text searches you perform in the search engine
• AI chat queries: Questions and prompts you submit to the AI-powered chat feature

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personal identifiers.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Platform, we automatically collect non-personal technical information through analytics services:

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and anonymised IP address
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected through cookies for analytics purposes (see Section 4 below)

This information is collected in aggregate form and cannot be used to identify you personally.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Platform
• Improve and personalise your experience
• Understand and analyze how you use the Platform
• Develop new features, products, and services
• Communicate with you about updates, changes, or support
• Monitor and analyze usage trends and patterns
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Improve AI model performance and accuracy
• Conduct research and analysis for academic purposes

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics purposes only. Cookies are files with small amounts of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage statistics to help us understand how visitors use the Platform and improve the user experience. These cookies do not collect personal information and are used solely for aggregate analytics.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. The Platform will remain functional without cookies, though we won't be able to gather usage insights.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate the Platform. These services may process your non-personal information as described:

Services We Use:

• OpenAI: Processes your AI chat queries to generate responses. Your questions are sent to OpenAI's API for processing. Please refer to OpenAI's privacy policy for information on how they handle data.
• Google Analytics: Collects anonymised usage statistics and analytics data to help us understand Platform usage patterns.
• Cloudflare: Provides content delivery network (CDN) services to improve Platform performance and security. May process technical data as part of content delivery.
• Hosting Infrastructure (Germany): Our database and application servers are hosted in Germany where epigraphic data and search queries are stored.

The Platform is operated from the United Kingdom. Data processing occurs in Germany (hosting) and through the respective services listed above.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information on their data practices.

6. Data Retention

We retain non-personal information (search queries and AI chat queries) for as long as necessary to:

• Provide and improve the Platform's functionality
• Analyze usage patterns for research and development
• Comply with legal obligations

Since we do not collect personal identifiable information, the data we retain cannot be linked back to any individual user. Analytics data is typically retained in aggregate form for historical analysis purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect the information processed by the Platform. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure hosting infrastructure in Germany
• CDN protection through Cloudflare
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls on backend systems

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect the Platform and its data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Since we do not collect personal identifiable information, any potential data exposure would be limited to non-personal search and chat queries.

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent any information collected through the Platform. The only data sharing that occurs is:

• Service Providers: Your AI chat queries are sent to OpenAI for processing. Anonymised analytics data is processed by Google Analytics.
• Infrastructure Providers: Technical data passes through Cloudflare's CDN and is stored on secure hosting infrastructure in Germany.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Aggregated Data: We may share anonymised, aggregated usage statistics for research or analytical purposes. This data cannot identify individual users.

Since we do not collect personal identifiable information, there is no personal data to share or sell.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Since we do not collect personal identifiable information, traditional data subject rights (such as access, correction, or deletion of personal data) do not apply in the conventional sense.

However, you can:

• Control Cookies: Disable analytics cookies through your browser settings
• Opt-Out of Analytics: Use browser extensions or settings to block Google Analytics and other analytics services
• Limit Data Sharing: Avoid using the AI chat feature if you prefer not to have your queries processed by OpenAI

The Platform does not require any account creation or login, so there is no user profile to manage or delete.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

The Platform is operated from the United Kingdom. Your non-personal information may be processed in:

• Germany: Where our servers are hosted
• United States: Where OpenAI processes AI chat queries and Google provides analytics services
• Globally: Through Cloudflare's CDN network for content delivery

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that your search queries and AI chat queries may be processed in these locations. Since no personal identifiable information is collected, these transfers do not involve personal data as defined by most data protection regulations.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the appropriate channels provided on the Platform.

By using Hudhud, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.