Privacy Policy

This policy describes how Hive collects and uses information when you visit the site, submit a buyer dataset request, sign up as a contributor, upload files, or use your account. It is written in plain language and may be updated before paid contributor tasks go live.

What we collect

Visitors. We may collect standard technical data such as browser type, pages viewed, and approximate region from your connection. We use this to run and secure the site.

Buyers. When you request a dataset at /request, we collect the contact and project details you enter (for example name, work email, company, and your dataset description). We use this to respond to your request and to operate the platform.

Contributors. When you sign up, we collect the profile fields you submit (for example name, email, age range, gender, location, languages, devices, and contribution types). We use this to match you to suitable tasks and to contact you about paid work.

Account and authentication. If you sign in with email magic links, our authentication provider processes your email and session tokens. We do not sell your email address for unrelated marketing.

Uploaded files and submissions. When you upload task deliverables, we store files and related metadata (file names, sizes, timestamps, review status) so buyers can receive data and so we can run quality review.

Consent records. Where we capture explicit consent or releases, we store records needed to show how data was collected and cleared for use.

Payment-related information. When payment setup is added, we may store payout preferences and identifiers needed to pay approved work. We will describe that collection in an update to this policy before payouts are processed.

How we use data

We use the information above to operate the platform: respond to buyers, onboard and match contributors, run quality and safety review on submissions, communicate with you about tasks and account status, and meet legal obligations. Contributor submissions may be reviewed by trained reviewers for technical fit, policy compliance, and sensitive content before approval.

Sensitive content in training data

Unless a specific task explicitly allows it and is handled under appropriate rules, paid task data must not include minors, private addresses, phone numbers, financial account details, medical records, government ID images, or other sensitive personal information. Uploading prohibited content may lead to rejection and account action.

Contact us

For privacy questions, contact us using the email or form provided on the site for support. We will respond within a reasonable time.

This is an initial platform policy and may be updated before paid contributor tasks go live.