Last updated
February 1, 2026

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how HearthVale (墟里) collects, uses, and protects your information.

1.0 Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us provide a safe, reliable, and trustworthy community experience for photography collaborations.

1.1 Information you provide to us

• Account Information: When you register, we collect basic details like your phone number, identity authentication (real-name verification), and social profiles.
• Content: We store your portfolio images, style tags, collaboration requests, and text communications within the platform to facilitate matching.
• Trust & Safety Data: We access credit sources (e.g., Alipay Sesame Credit) with your authorization to display trust badges.

2.0 How we use your information

• Service Provision: To display your profile, facilitate matching for photography sessions, and support community interactions.
• Trust & Safety: To verify identity and provide credit scoring, ensuring a safe collaboration environment and preventing harassment or fraud.
• Dispute Resolution: Chat records and electronic agreements are securely stored to mediate potential disputes and ensure fulfillment of collaboration terms.

3.0 Data Security

We implement strict standard security measures to protect your personal information, facial data, and portfolio content from unauthorized access. Real-name authentication data is encrypted and not publicly displayed.

4.0 Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@hearthvale.com.