Hints Work® Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Short, science-informed hints delivering education and motivation—never professional advice or guarantees.
1. Introduction & Scope
This Privacy Policy explains how Hints Work® (“Hints Work,” “HintsWork,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use hintswork.com, any Hints Work® mobile or web application, and any brand or service derived from the Hint® family of brands, including but not limited to HintDiet®, HintCalm®, HintFitness®, HintFinance®, and additional Hint-branded services now existing or created in the future.
This Privacy Policy applies exclusively to Hints Work® and the Hint® family of brands.
2. What Hints Work® Does
Hints Work® delivers short, science-informed hints and nudges designed to support awareness, reflection, and motivation. Hints Work® provides educational and motivational content only and does not provide instructions, prescriptions, diagnoses, or professional advice.
3. Educational Use & Non-Reliance Disclaimer
Hints Work® is provided for educational or motivational purposes only. It is not medical, legal, financial, mental-health, or professional advice. No representations or warranties are made. No outcomes are promised. Users must seek licensed professionals where appropriate. No content should be relied upon for decision-making.
4. Information We Collect
Information you choose to provide may include name or nickname, email address, account preferences, and optional responses to hints. Information collected automatically may include device type, operating system, app version, anonymous usage data, app diagnostics, and general location. We do not require medical, financial, insurance, or legal data.
5. How Information Is Used
Information is used to deliver hints, operate gamification features, improve performance, communicate updates, and maintain security. Information is not used to provide professional advice or determinations.
6. Automated Systems & AI
Hints may be delivered using automated or AI-assisted systems. No guarantee of accuracy or applicability is made. Users are responsible for interpretation and use.
7. Gamification
Points and recognition have no cash value, are non-transferable, and are symbolic only.
8. Communications
Users may receive app notifications, emails, or SMS messages and may manage preferences at any time.
9. Cookies & Tracking
Functional cookies and anonymized analytics may be used. Personal data is not sold.
10. Third-Party Services
Third-party providers may support hosting, analytics, messaging, or app distribution and operate under their own policies.
11. Data Sharing
Data may be shared with service providers, for legal compliance, or during business transfers. Data is not sold.
12. Data Retention
Data is retained only as long as necessary and may be anonymized. Users may request deletion subject to law.
13. User Rights
Users may request access, correction, deletion, portability, or withdrawal of consent where applicable.
14. Children’s Privacy
Hints Work® is not intended for children under 13 and does not knowingly collect such data.
15. Data Security
Reasonable safeguards are used, but no system is completely secure.
16. International Users
Data may be processed in the United States and other jurisdictions.
17. Intellectual Property
Hints Work® is a registered trademark. All Hint® family brand names, content, logic, and systems are proprietary.
18. Ownership
All rights are reserved.
19. Limitation of Liability
Hints Work® is provided “as is.” No liability is assumed for reliance, outcomes, or damages.
20. Changes
Continued use constitutes acceptance of this Privacy Policy.
21. Contact
22. Miscellaneous
No fiduciary relationship. No partnership or employment. No endorsements. No guarantee of availability. Features may change. Accounts may be suspended for misuse. Automated messages may occur. Governing law applies where permitted.
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