Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 9, 2026

1. Introduction

1.1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how FOP TYKHOKHOD DMYTRO OLEKSANDROVYCH("Duckhub", "Platform", "we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data when you use the Duckhub service.

1.2. Commitment

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom.

1.3. Acceptance

By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the Platform.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

FOP TYKHOKHOD DMYTRO OLEKSANDROVYCH

Email: [email protected]

For payment-related data processing, PayPro Global, Inc. acts as the Merchant of Record and an independent data controller. DuckHub does NOT store credit card data — all payment credentials are handled exclusively by PayPro Global in strict compliance with PCI-DSS security standards. See PayPro Global's Privacy Policy for details.

3. Data We Collect

3.1. Account Data (Platform Users)

When you register and use the Platform, we collect:

Data TypePurposeLegal Basis
Email addressAccount creation, authentication, communicationContract performance
PasswordAccount security (stored encrypted)Contract performance
Name (optional)Account personalizationConsent
Profile picture (optional)Account personalizationConsent

3.2. Business Data

Information about your establishment:

Data TypePurposeLegal Basis
Establishment nameService provision, public menu displayContract performance
Menu contentService provision (products, prices, descriptions)Contract performance
Media filesService provision (images, logos)Contract performance
Contact informationPublic menu display (if you choose to display)Consent
AddressPublic menu display (if you choose to display)Consent

3.3. Integration Data

When you connect third-party services:

Data TypePurposeLegal Basis
Telegram Chat IDSending notifications (waiter calls, bookings)Consent

3.4. Payment Data

Payment processing is handled by PayPro Global, Inc., which acts as the Merchant of Record for all DuckHub purchases. DuckHub does NOT store credit card numbers, bank account details, or full payment credentials. All such data is handled exclusively by PayPro Global in strict compliance with PCI-DSS Level 1 security standards.

PayPro Global may share with us: transaction records (amount, date, status), billing email address, country of purchase, and invoice URLs.

3.5. Technical Data

Automatically collected during Platform use:

Data TypePurposeLegal Basis
IP addressSecurity, fraud prevention, analyticsLegitimate interest
Browser type and versionService optimizationLegitimate interest
Device informationService optimizationLegitimate interest
Access timestampsSecurity, troubleshootingLegitimate interest
Error logsDebugging, service improvementLegitimate interest

3.6. Analytics Data

We use analytics services to understand Platform usage:

  • Vercel Analytics: Page views, performance metrics
  • Google Analytics: Usage patterns, traffic sources (anonymized)
  • Sentry: Error tracking and debugging

This data is aggregated and does not directly identify you.

3.7. Public Menu Visitors

When restaurant guests view a public menu, we collect minimal data:

  • Technical cookies for functionality (language preference)
  • Anonymous analytics data (page views)

We do NOT:

  • Collect personal data of menu visitors for marketing
  • Share visitor data with third parties for advertising
  • Use tracking cookies for behavioral advertising

4. How We Use Your Data

4.1. Service Provision

  • Creating and maintaining your account
  • Displaying your digital menu
  • Processing your requests and transactions
  • Sending service-related notifications

4.2. Communication

  • Responding to your inquiries
  • Sending important service updates
  • Notifying you of policy changes
  • Sending subscription renewal reminders

4.3. Security and Fraud Prevention

  • Protecting against unauthorized access
  • Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity
  • Investigating security incidents

4.4. Service Improvement

  • Analyzing usage patterns
  • Fixing bugs and errors
  • Developing new features
  • Optimizing performance

4.5. Legal Compliance

  • Complying with applicable laws
  • Responding to legal requests
  • Protecting our legal rights

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Legal BasisWhen Applied
Contract PerformanceProcessing necessary to provide our services to you
Legitimate InterestAnalytics, security, service improvement (balanced against your rights)
ConsentOptional features, marketing communications
Legal ObligationWhen required by law

6. Data Sharing

6.1. We Share Data With:

Service Providers (Data Processors):

ProviderPurposeLocation
PayPro Global, Inc.Payment processing, invoicingCanada / Global
Vercel Inc.Hosting, analyticsUSA (with safeguards)
RailwayBackend hostingUSA (with safeguards)
NeonDatabase hostingUSA (with safeguards)
CloudflareCDN, securityUSA (with safeguards)
ResendTransactional emailsUSA (with safeguards)
Google (Analytics)Usage analyticsUSA (with safeguards)
SentryError trackingUSA (with safeguards)
GitHubCI/CD automationUSA (with safeguards)
TelegramNotifications (when enabled)Various

6.2. We Do NOT:

  • Sell your personal data to third parties
  • Share data for third-party marketing purposes
  • Provide data to data brokers

6.3. Legal Disclosure

We may disclose data when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes
  • Protect our rights and safety
  • Prevent fraud or illegal activity

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States and Canada. We ensure appropriate safeguards through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Data Processing Agreements with all service providers
  • The EU-US Data Privacy Framework for transfers to certified US providers
  • Adequacy decisions issued by the European Commission, where applicable

PayPro Global, Inc. (our payment Merchant of Record) is headquartered in Canada, which benefits from a partial GDPR adequacy decision for commercial organizations subject to PIPEDA. PayPro Global processes payments across 200+ countries and maintains GDPR compliance, PCI-DSS Level 1 certification, and uses Standard Contractual Clauses for any cross-border data transfers where required.

8. Data Retention

8.1. Retention Periods

Data TypeRetention Period
Account dataDuration of account + 30 days after deletion
Business data (menus)Duration of account + 30 days after deletion
Payment records7 years (legal requirement)
Technical logs90 days
Analytics data26 months (anonymized)

8.2. Account Deletion

When you delete your account:

  • Personal data is deleted within 30 days
  • Backups are purged within 90 days
  • Some data may be retained if required by law

9. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA or UK, you have the following rights:

9.1. Right of Access

Request a copy of your personal data we hold.

9.2. Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

9.3. Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.

9.4. Right to Restrict Processing

Request limitation of how we use your data.

9.5. Right to Data Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

9.6. Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling.

9.7. Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent at any time for processing based on consent.

9.8. Right to Lodge a Complaint

File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9.9. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. We may request verification of your identity before processing requests.

10. Cookies and Tracking

10.1. Cookies We Use

Cookie TypePurposeDuration
EssentialAuthentication, security, language preferenceSession / 1 year
AnalyticsUnderstanding usage (anonymized)Up to 2 years

10.2. We Do NOT Use:

  • Marketing or advertising cookies
  • Third-party tracking for behavioral advertising
  • Social media tracking pixels

10.3. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect Platform functionality.

11. Data Security

11.1. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • Encryption in transit (TLS/HTTPS)
  • Encryption at rest for sensitive data
  • Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
  • Regular security updates
  • Access controls and authentication
  • DDoS protection via Cloudflare

11.2. Incident Response

In case of a data breach affecting your personal data, we will:

  • Notify affected users within 72 hours
  • Report to relevant authorities as required by law
  • Take immediate steps to mitigate the breach

11.3. Your Responsibility

You are responsible for:

  • Keeping your login credentials secure
  • Using strong, unique passwords
  • Reporting any suspected unauthorized access

12. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

13. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

14. Changes to This Policy

14.1. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

14.2. Notification

Material changes will be communicated via:

  • Email notification
  • Prominent notice on the Platform

14.3. Effective Date

Changes take effect on the "Last updated" date unless otherwise specified.

15. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: [email protected]

Data Controller: FOP TYKHOKHOD DMYTRO OLEKSANDROVYCH

Payment Data (PayPro Global): For payment-related privacy inquiries, contact PayPro Global at: [email protected]

16. Additional Information for Specific Regions

16.1. European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with GDPR. Our lead supervisory authority is in Ukraine, but you may contact your local data protection authority.

16.2. California Residents

California residents may have additional rights under CCPA. Contact us for more information.

By using Duckhub, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.