Welcome to Hobby Nest’s Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal and business information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how Hobby Nest collects, uses, stores, and safeguards your information when you use our platform (www.hobbynest.com). By accessing or using the Hobby Nest platform, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

OUR COMPANY DETAILS:

Company Name: Hobby Nest, LLC

Entity Type: Limited Liability Company

Registered Office: Pickerington OH

Contact Details: support@hobbynest.com  

This Privacy Policy provides detailed insights into the types of information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it to enhance your experience. 

By accessing or using Hobby Nest, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please discontinue your use of the website. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly, as we may update it from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at support@hobbynest.com.

1.      INFORMATION WE COLLECT

i. Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, address, phone number, and email. This information is necessary to create your account, verify eligibility (18+ and U.S. resident), and display your location on your public profile.

a)      Subscription and Payment Information: When you purchase a subscription or credits, we collect payment details through our third-party provider, Stripe. Hobby Nest does not store your full payment card details. We only keep records of the subscription type, billing dates, and payment confirmation to manage your access.

b)     Profile and Listing Information: If you create listings, we collect details of the items you post (including text, images, and pricing). We also store messages, reviews, and any other content you share on the platform.

c)      Technical Information: We automatically collect data such as your IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and browsing history on the platform. This helps us detect fraud, secure accounts, and improve how the site works.

d)     Usage Data: We collect information about how you use Hobby Nest—such as pages visited, features used, messages sent, and credits purchased or applied to listings. This helps us monitor platform performance and design better features.

e)      Third-Party Data: We may receive limited information about you from third parties, such as Stripe (for payments) or Google Analytics (for usage trends). This data is used only to process payments securely or to understand how users interact with our platform.

f)       Communication Data: If you contact us directly—for example, through support@hobbynest.com or by writing to our grievance officer—we collect the information you provide, such as your name, contact details, and the content of your message, so we can respond.

2.      COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

a)      Use of Cookies: Hobby Nest uses cookies to make the platform work smoothly and to give you a better experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you use the platform.

b)     Types of Cookies We Use:

i.               Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function. Without them, you cannot log in, manage your account, or use subscription features.

ii.             Performance and Analytics Cookies: We use tools like Google Analytics to track how users browse the site, what features are most popular, and how we can improve. These cookies collect information such as IP address, device details, and browsing patterns.

iii.           Functional Cookies: These allow us to remember your choices (such as language or location) and make the platform more personalized.

iv.           Advertising or Promotional Cookies (if any in future): At present, Hobby Nest does not sell or trade your data to advertisers. If we ever use promotional cookies, it will be to show you relevant Hobby Nest content only, and you will be notified beforehand.

c)      Tracking Technologies: In addition to cookies, we may use other standard technologies such as web beacons, log files, and pixels. These help us track email open rates, measure platform performance, and secure against fraud.

d)     Your Choices: You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, please note that if you block essential cookies, certain features of Hobby Nest may not work properly, and you may not be able to use your subscription or messaging tools.

3.      LAWFUL BASIS FOR WHICH WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

At Hobby Nest, we process information based on the following lawful bases:

a)      Contractual Necessity: We process your personal information because it is necessary to perform our contract with you. This includes creating and maintaining your account, providing access to subscription features, processing payments for subscriptions and credits, enabling messaging and listings, and delivering the platform services you signed up for. Without this data, we cannot provide you with our services.

b)     Legal Obligations: We may use or disclose your information when required to meet our legal obligations. This includes complying with tax and accounting laws, responding to valid requests from regulators or law enforcement, and maintaining records required under applicable U.S. law.

c)      Legitimate Interests: We process certain information to protect our business and improve the platform. This includes preventing fraud and misuse, securing accounts, analyzing usage trends, improving user experience, and maintaining the safety and integrity of Hobby Nest. We balance these interests with your rights and freedoms and take steps to minimize any impact on your privacy.

d)     Consent: In specific situations, we rely on your consent to process information. This applies, for example, to the use of certain cookies or sending promotional communications. Where we rely on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.

4.      HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION 

a)      To Run Your Account and Subscription: We use the details you provide—such as your name, email, address, and phone number—to set up your account, verify that you meet eligibility requirements (18+ and U.S. resident), and deliver the subscription services you purchased.

b)     To Process Payments: We use your payment details, through our processor Stripe, to charge subscription fees and credit purchases, confirm payments, and manage renewals. We do not store your full card details ourselves.

c)      To Enable Buying and Selling: We use your profile information, listings, and messages so that buyers and sellers can find each other, communicate, and agree on transactions. This includes displaying your chosen profile location so other users know where you are based.

d)     To Improve and Protect the Platform: We use technical data (such as IP address, device details, and usage activity) to keep Hobby Nest safe, detect fraud, troubleshoot issues, and improve performance. We also use analytics to understand how people use the platform and to build better features.

e)      To Communicate with You: We use your email or phone number to send important updates, such as subscription renewals, payment confirmations, security alerts, policy changes, or support responses. We may also send service-related reminders that are necessary to keep your account active.

f)       To Comply with the Law: We may use or share your information when required by legal or regulatory obligations—for example, maintaining billing records for tax purposes or responding to valid requests from authorities.

g)      To Share Marketing: We may use your information to send you promotional messages or updates about new Hobby Nest features. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

h)     To Enforce Our Terms and Policies: We may use your information to monitor compliance with our Terms & Conditions, Seller Terms, and other policies. This helps us prevent misuse of the platform, investigate suspected violations, and take action such as suspending or terminating accounts if needed.

i)       To Resolve Disputes and Provide Support: We may use your information to help resolve technical issues, respond to complaints, or address disputes between users, especially where they affect the safety or integrity of the platform.

j)       To Protect Safety and Security: We may use your information to safeguard the platform and its users, such as by preventing account takeovers, detecting suspicious activity, and protecting against fraud, spam, and harmful conduct.

k)     To Back Up and Maintain Systems: We may store copies of your information in system backups and logs to ensure continuity of service, recover data after errors, and maintain the stability of our platform.

l)       To Develop New Features and Services: We may analyze aggregated and anonymized data to better understand how users engage with Hobby Nest and to create new tools, features, or subscription options tailored to hobbyists’ needs.

m)   For Business Operations: We may use information for internal reporting, audits, and management purposes, such as measuring subscription performance, understanding user demographics, and planning future improvements to Hobby Nest.

5.      HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We keep your personal information only for as long as it is needed for the purposes explained in this Privacy Policy.

In most cases, this means we keep your information for the duration of your active subscription and for a period of two (2) years after your subscription ends. This allows us to maintain records for tax, accounting, security, and fraudprevention purposes.

Some information may be kept longer if required by law. For example, payment records may need to be stored for accounting and legal compliance, even after you cancel your account.

Technical data such as IP addresses, device information, and activity logs may be kept for shorter periods, unless needed to investigate security issues or fraud.

Content you share on the platform, such as listings, reviews, or messages, will generally remain visible to other users for as long as your account is active. Once your account is closed, we may remove or anonymize this content, except where copies are stored in backups or required for legal purposes.

When information is no longer needed, we will delete it or anonymize it so it can no longer identify you. Backups containing old data are automatically deleted on a rolling schedule.

User Requests for Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information at any time by contacting us at support@hobbynest.com. We will review and process your request, provided we are not required to keep certain information by law (for example, for tax or fraud-prevention purposes). If deletion is not possible, we will let you know the reason and may instead anonymize your information so it can no longer be linked to you.

6.      HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

a)      With Service Providers: We share certain personal information with trusted third parties that help us operate Hobby Nest. This includes Stripe for payment processing and Google Analytics for understanding how people use the platform. These providers are only allowed to use your information to perform services for us and must protect it in line with their own legal obligations.

b)     With Other Users (Inter Se): Hobby Nest is a peer-to-peer marketplace, which means that some of the information you provide will be visible to other users. For example, your name, profile details, and chosen location are displayed so buyers and sellers can connect. If you send messages, listings, or reviews, this content is shared with the relevant users. You should only share information you are comfortable making available to other users of the platform. Hobby Nest is not responsible for how another user may use or disclose information you voluntarily share with them.

c)      For Legal Compliance: We may share your information if we believe it is reasonably necessary to comply with the law, respond to a valid legal request, protect our rights, investigate fraud, or cooperate with law enforcement.

d)     For Security and Enforcement: We may share your information if needed to protect the safety of our platform and users, enforce our Terms & Conditions, prevent fraud or abuse, or address suspected violations.

e)      In Business Transfers: If Hobby Nest is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. In such cases, we will take steps to ensure that your rights are protected and that you are informed if ownership of your information changes.

f)       With Your Consent: In cases where we want to share your information for purposes beyond those described here, we will ask for your consent first. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

g)      Aggregated and Anonymized Information: We may share aggregated and anonymized information, such as usage statistics or demographic trends, with partners, advertisers, and other third parties. This data does not identify you personally and is used to help improve the platform and its services.

h)     No Sale of Personal Information: Hobby Nest does not sell your personal or business information to third parties.

7.      STORAGE AND SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION

a)      Where We Store Your Information: All personal information collected by Hobby Nest is stored on secure servers hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the United States. We do not transfer your data outside the U.S.

b)     How We Protect Your Information: We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These safeguards include encryption, firewalls, access controls, and routine monitoring of our systems. While we take these steps seriously, no system is ever completely secure, and we cannot guarantee that your information will never be accessed, used, or disclosed in a way that is inconsistent with this Privacy Policy.

c)      Payment Security: All payments for subscriptions and credits are handled by Stripe, our trusted third-party processor. We do not store or process your full payment card details on our servers. Stripe uses its own industry-standard security measures to protect your payment information.

d)     Access Restrictions: Only authorized employees, contractors, or agents who need to handle your information to operate the platform have access to it, and they are required to keep it confidential.

e)      User Responsibilities: You are responsible for keeping your account login details safe. If you share your password or fail to secure your device, Hobby Nest cannot be responsible for unauthorized access to your account. We encourage you to use strong passwords and update them regularly.

f)       Data Retention: We keep your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, and then we delete or anonymize it. Some information may remain in system backups for a limited period before being automatically deleted.

8.      THIRD PARTY LINKS

The Hobby Nest platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources for your convenience. These links are provided solely for reference and do not imply endorsement or responsibility by Hobby Nest for the content, policies, or practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of use of any third-party websites you visit, as they operate independently and may have different data collection and usage practices. Hobby Nest is not liable for any damages, losses, or issues arising from your interactions with such third-party services.

9.      RIGHTS OF USERS FROM CALIFORNIA 

This privacy notice section for California residents supplements the information contained in our Privacy Policy. It applies solely to all visitors, users, and others who reside in the State of California where and to the extent that the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), applies to Hobby Nest, LLC.

If the CCPA/CPRA applies to us, California residents are entitled to certain additional rights regarding their personal information, as explained below. If the law does not apply to us, we will still handle your information in line with our Privacy Policy and industry best practices.

“Shine the Light” and “Eraser” Laws: Residents of the State of California may request a list of all third parties to which we have disclosed certain information during the preceding year for those third parties’ direct marketing purposes.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)/California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): The CCPA, as amended by the CPRA, provides California residents and/or their authorized agents with specific rights regarding the collection and processing of their personal information.

In compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we are required to disclose the categories of personal information we collect from users. The following outlines the categories of information we collect, along with examples and purposes for which the information is used.

Categories of Personal Information We Collect

In compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Hobby Nest collects the following categories of personal information from users for business purposes. The specific types of information collected depend on your interactions with the platform and the services you use:

i.                  Identifiers: Such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and account login details. These are used to create and manage your account, verify eligibility, and enable communication on the platform.

ii.                Customer Records: Subscription plan details, payment confirmation records, and purchase history of credits. Hobby Nest does not store full payment card details, which are processed securely by Stripe.

iii.              Commercial Information: Details of items you list, buy, or sell on the platform, including descriptions, photos, and transaction-related records.

iv.               Internet or Other Network Activity: Information such as IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, browsing history on the platform, and activity logs. This data is collected to secure accounts, detect fraud, and improve performance.

v.                 Geolocation Data: General location information you provide (such as city or region displayed on your profile) and IP-based location data collected automatically.

vi.               User-Generated Content: Listings, reviews, messages, and any other content you choose to share on the platform. This information may be visible to other users as part of the peer-to-peer marketplace.

vii.             Inferences: Insights we may draw from your usage, such as preferences, activity trends, and subscription behavior, to improve features and personalize your experience.

viii.           Sensitive Personal Information (as defined under CPRA): Hobby Nest does not knowingly collect sensitive personal information such as government ID numbers, precise geolocation, financial account logins, or health-related data.

Your Right to Know: California residents have the right to request that we disclose the following information to you about our collection and use of your personal information over the past twelve (12) months. We may ask you to provide certain information to identify yourself so that we may compare it with our records in order to verify your request.

Upon verification, we will disclose to you:

•      The categories of personal information we have collected about you.

•      The categories of sources for the personal information we have collected about you.

•      The specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.

•      Our business or commercial purpose for collecting or “selling” your personal information as defined by the CCPA.

•      The categories of third parties to whom we have sold or shared your personal information, if any, and the categories of personal information that we have shared with each third-party recipient.

Your Right to Opt-Out of “Sale” or “Sharing” of Personal Information: California residents have the right to optout of the “sale” or “sharing” of their personal information as defined by the CCPA by contacting us at support@hobbynest.com. 

Please note that we do not knowingly “sell” the personal information of any individuals.

If and where we are “sharing” your personal information with third parties for the purposes of cross-context behavioral advertising or profiling, you may opt-out of such sharing at any time by submitting a request at support@hobbynest.com.

Your Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: California residents may have the right to request that businesses limit the use of any sensitive personal information to those uses which are necessary to perform the Services or for other specifically-enumerated business purposes under the CCPA, as amended by the CPRA. Please note that we do not use sensitive personal information other than as necessary to perform the Services or as specifically permitted under the CCPA.

Your Right to Delete: California residents have the right to request that we delete any of the personal information collected from you and retained by us, subject to certain exceptions. We may ask you to provide certain information to identify yourself so that we may compare it with our records in order to verify your request. Once your request is verified and we have determined that we are required to delete the requested personal information in accordance with the CCPA, we will delete, and direct our service providers to delete your personal information from their records. Your request to delete personal information that we have collected may be denied if we conclude it is necessary for us to retain such personal information under one or more of the exceptions listed in the CCPA.

Your Right to Correct: Under the CCPA, as amended by the CPRA, California residents have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal information we maintain about you, taking into account the nature of the personal information and the purposes for which we are processing such personal information. We will use commercially reasonable efforts to correct such inaccurate personal information about you.

Non-Discrimination: You will not receive any discriminatory treatment by us for the exercise of your privacy rights conferred by the CCPA.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at support@hobbynest.com

10.   NOTICE FOR USERS FROM NEVADA 

Under Nevada law (NRS Chapter 603A), certain Nevada residents have the right to opt out of the sale of their

“personally identifiable information” for monetary consideration to a person who then licenses or sells such information to additional persons.

“Personally identifiable information” includes details such as your first and last name, address, email address, phone number, Social Security number, or any identifier that allows a specific person to be contacted physically or online.

Hobby Nest does not sell your personal information to anyone. However, if you are a Nevada resident and wish to exercise your statutory right to opt out of any future potential sale of your personal information, you may submit a request to support@hobbynest.com. 

11.   NOTICE FOR USERS FROM TEXAS

This section provides additional information for residents of Texas and supplements the general terms of our Privacy Policy. It applies solely to individuals residing in Texas, to the extent that the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) applies to Hobby Nest, LLC.

Your Privacy Rights under Texas Law: If the TDPSA applies to us, Texas residents may exercise the following rights with respect to their personal data:

i.            Right to Know and Access: You have the right to request confirmation of whether we are processing your personal data and to access the categories and specific pieces of information we have collected about you.

ii.          Right to Correct: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal data we maintain about you, taking into account the nature of the information and the purposes for which it is processed. iii. Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal data we have collected from you, subject to certain legal or business exceptions (such as fraud prevention, security, and compliance with law).

iv.           Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of the personal data you provided to us in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format so that you can transfer it to another service.

v.             Right to Opt-Out: Texas residents have the right to opt out of:

•    The sale of personal data.

•    The processing of personal data for targeted advertising.

•    The use of personal data for certain profiling activities that have legal or similarly significant effects.

Sensitive Personal Data: Hobby Nest does not knowingly collect or process sensitive personal data (such as precise geolocation, biometric data, or information about racial or ethnic origin) except as required to provide our services or as otherwise permitted by law.

How to Exercise Your Rights: You may exercise your rights under Texas law by contacting us at support@hobbynest.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. If we deny your request, you have the right to appeal our decision. Instructions for submitting an appeal will be provided in our response.

No Discrimination: We will not deny services, charge different prices, or provide a different level or quality of services if you choose to exercise your privacy rights under Texas law.

12.   RIGHTS OF USERS FROM OTHER JURISDICTIONS

Depending upon the laws of your jurisdiction, you may be eligible for some or all the following rights in respect of your personal information: 

i.               Right to obtain information: You may have a right to obtain information about how and on what basis your personal information is processed and to obtain a copy.

ii.             Right to rectification: You may have the right to have any incomplete or inaccurate information we hold about you rectified and corrected.

iii.           Right of Erasure: You may have the right to erase your personal information in limited circumstances where (a) you believe that it is no longer necessary for us to hold your personal information; (b) we are processing your personal information on the basis of legitimate interests and you object to such processing, and we cannot demonstrate an overriding legitimate ground for the processing; (c) where you have provided your personal information to us with your consent and you wish to withdraw your consent and there is no other ground under which we can process your personal information; and (d) where you believe the personal information we hold about you is being unlawfully processed by us.

iv.            Right of restriction: You may have the right to restrict processing of your personal information where: (a) the accuracy of the personal information is contested; (b) the processing is unlawful but you object to the erasure of the personal information; (c) we no longer require the personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, but it is required for the establishment, exercise or defense of a legal claim or (d) you have objected to us processing your personal information based on our legitimate interests and we are considering your objection. 

v.              Right to object: You may have the right to object to decisions which are based solely on automated processing or profiling.

vi.            Right to ask for a copy: Where you have provided your personal information to us with your consent, you may have the right to ask us for a copy of this data in a structured, machine-readable format and to ask us to share (port) this data to another data controller; or to obtain a copy of or access to safeguards under which your personal information is transferred outside of your jurisdiction.

vii.          Right to withdraw your consent. You may have the right to withdraw your consent on using your personal data. If you withdraw your consent, we may not be able to provide you with access to certain specific functionalities of our services. viii. Request the transfer of your Personal Data. If you so have this right, we will provide to you, or to a thirdparty you have chosen, your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format. Please note that this right may only apply to automated information which you initially provided consent for us to use or where we used the information to perform a contract with you.

To make such requests, please contact us at support@hobbynest.com. Please note, we reserve the right to reject the request if you are not entitled to the right that you request to enforce.  

13.   RESPONDING TO LEGAL REQUESTS

We may access, preserve, and share your information in response to a legal request (like a search warrant, court order or subpoena/summon) if we have a good faith belief that the law requires us to do so. This may include responding to legal requests from law enforcement agencies, courts, tribunals, and government authorities. We may also access, preserve and share information when we have a good faith belief it is necessary to: detect, prevent and address fraud and other illegal activity; to protect ourselves, you and others, including as part of investigations; or to prevent death or imminent bodily harm. We also may retain information from accounts disabled for violations of our terms for at least a year to prevent repeat abuse or other violations of our terms.

14.   CHILDREN PRIVACY

The Hobby Nest Platform is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible. Please contact us at support@hobbynest.com if you believe we knowingly or unknowingly collected information described in this Section.

15.   HOW TO OPT OUT

a)      Marketing Communications: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails or messages from Hobby Nest at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us at support@hobbynest.com. Even if you opt out of marketing, we may still send you important service-related messages such as subscription renewals, payment confirmations, or security alerts.

b)      Cookies and Tracking: You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that if you disable essential cookies, certain parts of the platform may not function properly, and you may not be able to use your subscription features.

c)      Sale or Sharing of Personal Information: Hobby Nest does not sell your personal information. If you are a resident of California, Nevada, Texas, or another state with similar privacy laws, you may have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information for targeted advertising or profiling. To exercise this right, contact us at support@hobbynest.com.

d)      Targeted Advertising and Profiling (where applicable): If state law applies to you, you may request that we stop processing your information for targeted advertising or automated decision-making that significantly affects you.

e)      Withdrawal of Consent: Where we rely on your consent for specific activities (such as certain marketing or optional features), you may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before you withdrew consent.

16.   GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The laws and dispute resolution process that apply to this Privacy Policy are the same as those set out in our Terms & Conditions. Please refer to the Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Waivers section of our Terms & Conditions, which is incorporated into this Privacy Policy by reference.

17.   QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT THIS PRIVACY POLICY

In the event you have any grievance regarding anything related to this Privacy Policy, or with any content or service of Hobby Nest, in that case you may freely write your concerns through your registered email to Grievance Officer/Designated Representative at below:

•      Name: Hobby Nest, LLC

•      Email: support@hobbynest.com

•      Postal: Pickerington OH

18.   UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may add to or change or update this Privacy Policy at any time, from time to time, entirely at our own discretion, with or without any prior written notice. You are responsible for checking this Policy periodically. Your use of the Site/services after any amendments to this Policy shall constitute your acceptance to such amendments.  

19.   WELCOMING OF SUGGESTIONS

We welcome your comments regarding this Privacy Policy. Please write to us at support@hobbynest.com. 

Last updated on November 7, 2025.