Effective Date: 20 July 2025
HODLawards is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the limited personal data you provide, in compliance with U.S. law and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
When you submit a story, we collect:
You also confirm (via a required checkbox) that you believe your story to be true, to the best of your knowledge.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data unless voluntarily submitted. Please avoid including names or details that could identify others without their consent.
All content submitted to HODLawards is User Generated Content (UGC). We do not verify, fact-check, or guarantee the truth or accuracy of any submission. Stories may be edited for clarity or formatting.
By submitting, you agree to our User Generated Content Terms.
We use your information to:
We may create editorial or visual content (e.g., images or summaries) based on user submissions.
Some stories may contain information already in the public domain. We allow anonymous submissions and do not require or encourage real names. You are responsible for what you choose to include.
We use basic cookies and third-party analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to understand traffic and performance. These tools collect non-identifying technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type).
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser.
We do not sell or rent your data. Your name and email are never publicly shared. We may work with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) who are contractually bound to protect your information.
If you are in the EU or California, you have the right to:
To make a request, email us at: justHODL@HODLawards.com
We retain:
We take reasonable steps to protect your information using modern security practices, but no system is fully secure. Please contact us if you believe your data has been compromised.
HODLawards is not intended for anyone under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn of such data, we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the revised date.
Questions or privacy concerns? Email us at: justHODL@HODLawards.com
