Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Hella Research Inc collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use Hella Studio.

1. Introduction

Hella Research Inc ("Hella Research," "we," "us," or "our"), the company behind Hella Studio, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services. By using our services, you consent to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Information you provide directly: Name, email address, account credentials, billing information, and any content you submit.
• Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system, collected through essential cookies, server logs, and error-monitoring tools used to keep the service secure and reliable. We do not use analytics or advertising trackers.
• Information from third parties: Where applicable, data from payment processors or authentication services you use to access our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the service;
• Process transactions and send related information;
• Communicate with you, including service updates and support;
• Improve and personalize the service;
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse;
• Comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (where applicable)

Where required (e.g., under GDPR), we process personal data on the following bases: your consent, performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, or our legitimate interests in operating and improving the service.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use only strictly necessary and functional cookies to operate the service—we do not use analytics or advertising cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect functionality. For details, see our Cookie Policy.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., hosting, payment processing, error monitoring);
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights;
• Business transfers, in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data;
• Object to or restrict certain processing;
• Withdraw consent;
• Data portability;
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 13.

California residents (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, correct inaccurate information, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

EEA/UK residents (GDPR): You may exercise the rights listed above and contact your local data protection authority.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) for such transfers.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn we have done so, we will delete it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date, and where appropriate we will provide additional notice.

13. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your rights, contact: