Privacy Policy

Introduction

Hot Night Line ("we," "us," "our") operates hotnightline.com, a website that provides information, reviews, and referrals to third-party phone chat line services available in the United States and Canada.

IMPORTANT: We are an affiliate and referral website. We do NOT operate phone chat line services. When you click our referral links and sign up with third-party providers, those companies will collect and process your personal information according to their own privacy policies.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information collected through our Website only. It does not cover information collected by third-party services you access through our links.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information when you:

  • Subscribe to newsletters: Email address, name (optional), preferences
  • Submit reviews or comments: Name, email, content of your submission
  • Contact us: Name, email, message content
  • Create an account (if applicable): Username, email, password, preferences
  • Participate in surveys: Any information you choose to provide

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect:

  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages, referring URLs
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
  • Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address (city/state level)
  • IP Address: Your device's internet protocol address
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information stored in cookies and local storage

Affiliate and Referral Data

When you click on affiliate links, we may collect:

  • Which links you clicked
  • Whether you completed a sign-up or purchase with the third party
  • Anonymous conversion data (we typically do NOT receive your personal information from third-party services)
  • Referral tracking codes and identifiers

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and improve our Website
  • Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Analyze Website usage and user behavior
  • Track affiliate referrals and calculate commissions
  • Personalize your experience and recommend relevant services
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Conduct marketing and promotional activities

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Website (Google Analytics, etc.)
  • Advertising Cookies: Track your interactions with affiliate links and ads
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Third-Party Tracking

Third parties may also set cookies when you visit our Website:

  • Affiliate Networks: Track referrals and conversions
  • Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, similar services
  • Advertising Networks: Ad platforms and retargeting services
  • Social Media Platforms: If we have social sharing buttons

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

  • Your browser settings (instructions vary by browser)
  • Opt-out tools provided by advertising networks
  • Privacy settings on our Website (if available)

Note: Disabling certain cookies may limit Website functionality.

How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Affiliate Partners

  • When you click affiliate links, we share referral tracking codes (not personal information)
  • Some affiliate networks may receive anonymized conversion data
  • Third-party services collect their own information when you sign up with them

Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who assist us:

  • Hosting Providers: Store Website data and content
  • Email Services: Send newsletters and communications (Mailchimp, etc.)
  • Analytics Providers: Help us understand Website usage (Google Analytics)
  • Affiliate Networks: Track and manage referral commissions
  • Payment Processors: If we charge any fees (for premium content, etc.)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
  • Respond to law enforcement requests
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevent fraud or security issues
  • Enforce our Terms and Conditions

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

With Your Consent

We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

Third-Party Services and Links

Our Responsibility

We provide links to third-party phone chat line services and other websites. Once you leave our Website:

  • You are subject to the third party's privacy policy
  • We have no control over how they collect or use your information
  • We are not responsible for their data practices
  • We do not receive most of your personal information from third-party services

What Third Parties Collect

When you click our referral links and sign up with third-party services, they may collect:

  • Personal information (name, email, phone number, date of birth)
  • Payment information (credit card details, billing address)
  • Voice recordings and chat content
  • Device and usage information
  • Any other information required for their services

IMPORTANT: Review the privacy policy of any third-party service before providing personal information or using their services.

Affiliate Network Tracking

Affiliate networks and tracking services may:

  • Place cookies on your device
  • Track your journey from our Website to third-party sites
  • Record conversions and sign-ups
  • Share anonymized data with us for commission purposes

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

  • Your account remains active (if applicable)
  • Necessary to provide our services
  • Required to comply with legal obligations
  • Needed for business purposes (analytics, improving services)

Specific retention periods:

  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
  • Website analytics: Typically 26 months (Google Analytics default)

You may request deletion of your information at any time (subject to legal retention requirements).

Your Privacy Rights

For All Users

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your information (with some exceptions)
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications
  • Data Portability: Receive your information in a portable format (where applicable)

For U.S. Users

Depending on your state, you may have additional rights under laws like:

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
  • Other state privacy laws

These may include rights to:

  • Know what personal information is collected and how it's used
  • Opt out of "sales" or "sharing" of personal information (we don't sell, but affiliate marketing may qualify as "sharing" under some laws)
  • Limit use of sensitive personal information
  • Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

For Canadian Users

Under Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA and provincial legislation), you have rights to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Challenge the accuracy of your information
  • Withdraw consent (where we rely on consent)
  • File complaints with privacy commissioners

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any privacy rights:

  • Contact us
  • Include sufficient information to verify your identity

We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30-45 days).

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
  • Secure hosting and storage
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security assessments
  • Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age (19 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

If we discover we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we have information from a minor, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

If you access our Website from outside the United States or Canada:

  • Your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or Canada
  • Data protection laws may differ from your home country
  • By using our Website, you consent to such transfers

We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate protections are in place.

California-Specific Disclosures

CCPA/CPRA Rights

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

Right to Know: You can request details about the personal information we've collected, used, disclosed, or sold in the past 12 months.

Right to Delete: You can request deletion of personal information (with certain exceptions).

Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. While we don't directly sell information, affiliate marketing may qualify as "sharing" under California law.

Right to Non-Discrimination: We won't discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

California residents can opt out of the "sharing" of personal information for targeted advertising by:

  • Contacting us with "Do Not Share" in the subject
  • Using the "Do Not Sell or Share" link on our Website (if available)
  • Enabling the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal in your browser

Categories of Information

In the past 12 months, we have collected:

  • Identifiers: Email, IP address, device IDs
  • Internet Activity: Browsing history, interactions with our Website
  • Geolocation Data: General location from IP address
  • Inferences: Preferences and interests derived from your activity

We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined by California law.

Information Sharing

We share information with:

  • Service providers (for business purposes)
  • Affiliate networks (may constitute "sharing" under CCPA)

We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

Canadian-Specific Information

PIPEDA Compliance

We comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA):

  • We collect information with your knowledge and consent (express or implied)
  • We limit collection to what's necessary for our purposes
  • We use information only for stated purposes
  • We retain information only as long as necessary

Provincial Laws

Residents of certain provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec) may have additional rights under provincial privacy legislation.

Filing Complaints

Canadian users can file privacy complaints with:

  • Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: www.priv.gc.ca
  • Provincial privacy commissioners (where applicable)

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:

  • Changes in our practices
  • New legal requirements
  • Service enhancements

We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Posting a prominent notice on our Website
  • Sending email notification (if you've subscribed)

Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.