Hopper Clip

HopperClip Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 30, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Hopper Clip ("Hopper Clip", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our web application (the "Service"). We care deeply about your privacy. Hopper Clip is built with privacy in mind, and as an open-source project, you even have the option to host your own version of Hopper Clip. The GitHub repository for this project is available here.

1. Who We Are

Hopper Clip is a solo indie open-source project developed and maintained by Tomo Suda. Our mission is to provide a useful tool while respecting your privacy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our Service.

a. Information You Provide to Us:

  • Account Information: When you create an account on Hopper Clip, we collect personal data provided by our authentication provider, Clerk. This includes information such as your email address and a unique user ID.
  • Third-Party Authentication Data:If you choose to log in using a third-party service like Google or GitHub via Clerk, we receive only the necessary information for authentication, such as your user ID and email address. We do not access or store any other personal data from your Google or GitHub accounts beyond what is strictly required to verify your identity and create your Hopper Clip account.
  • Hopper Clip Content: The core functionality of Hopper Clip involves you creating and managing "snippets" of scripts. This content, including the script text and any associated metadata, is stored by us as part of the Service.

b. Information We Collect Automatically:

  • Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Service, such as the actions you take on the site (e.g., creating a snippet, viewing a snippet, using specific features). This helps us understand how the app is used and allows us to improve it.
  • Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access Hopper Clip, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
  • Log Data: Like most websites, our servers automatically record information that your browser sends whenever you visit the Service. This "Effective DateLog Data" may include your IP address, browser type and settings, the date and time of your request, and how you interacted with our Service.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies:We use cookies primarily for authentication purposes, to keep you logged in and ensure the secure operation of your account. We also use cookies for basic web analytics (via PostHog) to understand general usage patterns of the Service. We do not use cookies for tracking purposes across other websites or for targeted advertising.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Maintain the Service:This includes allowing you to log in, create, store, and manage your script snippets, and ensuring the core functionality of Hopper Clip operates correctly.
  • To Authenticate Users: We use the information from Clerk and your chosen third-party login (Google/GitHub) solely to verify your identity and secure your account.
  • To Understand and Improve Our Service:We analyze usage data and web analytics (via PostHog) to understand how users interact with Hopper Clip, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features.
  • For Security Purposes: To protect the integrity and security of the Service and our users, including preventing fraud and unauthorized access.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations:To meet any applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

4. How We Store Your Information

We are committed to securing your data.

  • Metadata Storage: Metadata associated with each snippet of script you create is saved in LibSQL, hosted by Turso.
  • Snippet Content Storage: The actual script content (snippets) is stored in R2 blob storage, hosted by Cloudflare.
  • Access to Your Data: Your data, including your script snippets and associated metadata, is primarily accessible only to you as the authenticated user. As site administrators, we also have access to this data for the purpose of operating, maintaining, and supporting the Service. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not share your personal information with anyone. The only exceptions are:

  • Service Providers: We use third-party service providers (Clerk for authentication, Turso for database hosting, Cloudflare R2 for blob storage, and PostHog for analytics) to help us operate and provide the Service. These providers is contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes of providing their services to us.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).
  • Business Transfers: In the event that Hopper Clip is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

We believe in minimal data retention.

  • Account Deletion: When you delete your Hopper Clip account, we destroy all your associated data, including your account information, script snippets, and any associated metadata. We do not retain your data after account deletion.

7. Children's Privacy

Hopper Clip is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect

8. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and Update: You can access and update most of your account information through your Hopper Clip account settings.
  • Account Deletion: You have the right to delete your Hopper Clip account at any time. Instructions for account deletion are available within the application or by contacting us. As stated above, upon account deletion, all your data will be destroyed.
  • Cookie Preferences: You can typically set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of the Service may then be inaccessible or not function properly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by sending an email to the email address associated with your account. The "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy will also be updated. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: privacy@hopperclip.com