Last updated: April 16, 2026
Hunar is a skill-sharing and learning community platform where users in Tajikistan and beyond can teach, learn, and showcase traditional and modern crafts, professional skills, cooking, music, languages, and more through photos, videos, and text.
We respect your privacy. This policy explains exactly what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it.
Account information: phone number or email, name/username, profile photo, bio, and the skills you teach or want to learn.
Content you create: photos and videos of your projects, tutorials, workshops, or crafts you upload.
Messages you send to other users or instructors.
We collect data for advertising, attribution, and analytics. We only use tracking-related data when you grant permission through Apple App Tracking Transparency (ATT).
Device info: device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, IP address.
Usage data: which lessons you view, which instructors you follow, search terms, and how you interact with the app.
Location (optional): approximate location from IP address or precise location only if you allow it (used to show nearby workshops or teachers).
Advertising identifier (GAID / IDFA) — used for advertising, attribution, and measurement across apps and websites (with user consent via ATT).
Crash logs and performance data — to fix bugs and improve the app.
When you set a profile picture or upload content showing your work:
You can take a new photo with the camera → we only access the camera when you tap “Take Photo”.
Or choose an existing photo/video from your gallery → we only access your photo library when you tap “Choose from Gallery”.
- We never access your entire photo library – only the single photo/video you explicitly select.
Examples:
A woodworking teacher takes a photo of a finished chair using the in-app camera and uploads it to their lesson.
A cooking instructor selects a saved video from their gallery to add to a recipe tutorial.
An embroidery artist takes a photo of a traditional Tajik pattern to share with students.
Permission
Purpose
Example
Camera
Take new photos or short videos of your craft, cooking, artwork, or teaching moments directly inside the app
You press “Take Photo” while creating a lesson about embroidery and capture your work in real time
Photo Library / Gallery
Select existing photos or videos from your device for your profile picture, lessons, or portfolio
You choose a high-quality photo of a handmade Tajik hat from your gallery to set as your profile picture
Location (optional)
Show nearby workshops, teachers, or events
You allow location to find a cooking class near Dushanbe
Storage (Android only)
Save photos, videos, and lesson materials you download for offline use
You download a pottery tutorial to watch without internet
Internet & Network State
Required for all online features (uploading content, messaging, browsing lessons)
You browse woodworking lessons while connected to Wi-Fi
You can change or revoke any permission at any time in your device settings.
To let you create and manage your profile and showcase your skills.
To help students discover teachers and workshops near them or online.
To show you personalized recommendations (e.g., “Popular cooking classes in Dushanbe”).
To send important notifications (new messages, booking confirmations, lesson reminders).
To improve the app, fix bugs, and prevent fraud or abuse.
We process your data based on:
Basis
When we use it
Contract
To provide core app functionality (account, lessons, messaging)
Consent
For location, marketing, analytics, and personalized ads
Legitimate interest
To improve the app, fix bugs, and keep users safe
Legal obligations
When required by Tajik or international law
We use third-party services:
Google Firebase — analytics, push notifications, cloud storage
Meta (Facebook) SDK is used for analytics, advertising measurement, attribution, and campaign optimization, subject to user consent under Apple App Tracking Transparency (ATT).
Cloud hosting providers (EU servers) — to store your photos, videos, and messages
Data used for tracking is only collected when permitted by the user via ATT.
Ads may be personalized based on your activity.
You can opt out at any time:
Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track (or disable)
On iOS, we will request your permission via App Tracking Transparency (ATT) before tracking your activity across other apps and websites. If you deny, ads will be less personalized but the app works normally.
We do NOT sell your personal information.
We only share data with:
Other Hunar users — who can see your public profile and lessons
Trusted service providers (Google Firebase, Meta, cloud hosting) under strict contracts
Law enforcement when required by Tajik or international law
Your data may be transferred and stored outside your country (e.g., EU servers).
When this happens, we use appropriate safeguards:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)
Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure cloud infrastructure
Type of data
Retention period
Account data
Until you delete your account
Messages
Up to 12 months after account deletion
Analytics data
Up to 14 months
Crash logs
Up to 6 months
Backup data
Up to 30 days
When you delete your account, all personal content is permanently removed within 30 days.
HTTPS/TLS encryption for data in transit
Encrypted storage at rest (servers in European Union)
Access control for authorized staff only
Regular security monitoring
!!! No system is 100% secure, but we follow industry best practices.
You can at any time:
Right
How to exercise
View your profile and uploaded content
Profile → Settings
Edit or correct your information
Profile → Edit
Delete your entire account
More → Profile → Delete Account (permanent)
Download a copy of your data
Settings → Download My Data
Opt out of personalized ads
Device settings (see section 5)
Withdraw consent for location/notifications
Device settings
Restrict or object to processing
Email us (see section 13)
We may send notifications about:
New messages from other users
New lessons or followers
Booking confirmations and reminders
App updates
You can disable notifications at any time in your device settings.
Hunar is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we discover such data, we delete it immediately.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
If changes are significant, we will notify you:
In-app notification
Email (if you provided one)
The “Last updated” date will always be shown at the top of this policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or want to exercise your rights:
Email: hunar.pixel@gmail.com