Hookah Helper is an informational reference about hookah tobacco products for persons over 18. We respect your privacy and collect the minimum data needed to run the service. This policy describes what data we process, on what basis, and how you can manage it.

What data we process

• Account (if you register): e-mail, username, display name, password (stored only as a cryptographic hash).
• Content you create: mixes, reviews, ratings — linked to your profile and visible publicly according to your profile privacy settings.
• Feedback: the message text and, optionally, a reply e-mail, as well as the address of the page from which the message was sent.
• Technical data: IP address and user-agent in server logs — for security and abuse protection (request rate limiting).
• Browser local storage (not sent to the server as personal data): 18+ age confirmation, selected language, session tokens.
• Analytics: when web analytics services are connected (e.g. Yandex Metrica, Google Analytics), anonymized visit data may be collected via cookies. At the time of publication, analytics may not be active.

Why we process data

To provide and operate the service (accounts, your content), for moderation, to ensure security and stability, and to understand how to improve the site. Legal bases (GDPR): your consent (account, feedback), and legitimate interest (security, abuse prevention).

Sharing with third parties

• The hosting provider on whose servers the service is hosted.
• Web analytics services (when connected) — process anonymized visit data.
• To generate catalog reference content we use third-party AI services. Your personal data is not shared.

We do not sell your personal data.

Storage

Account data is stored as long as your account exists. Server logs and feedback messages are stored for a limited time necessary for security purposes and handling requests.

Your rights

You have the right to request access to your data, its correction or deletion, to restrict or object to processing, and to withdraw consent. To do so, write to us at contact@hookahhelper.online or via the feedback form.

Age

The service is intended only for persons over 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

Cookies and local storage

We use strictly necessary local storage to run the site (age confirmation, language, session) and, when analytics are connected, cookies for anonymized statistics. By continuing to use the site, you agree to this. For details, see the "What data we process" section.

Contact

For any questions about personal data: contact@hookahhelper.online.