Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May, 13th 2026
Welcome to FootHubb and SockMarketX (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when users visit our websites, applications, services, newsletters, tools, and related platforms (collectively, the “Services”).
By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
A. Information You Provide
When you interact with our Services, you may voluntarily provide:
- Name or username
- Email address
- Social media handles
- Profile information
- Comments or forum submissions
- Survey responses
- Market estimator submissions
- Marketplace listing information
- Communications sent to us
Users should avoid submitting personally sensitive information unless explicitly requested.
2. Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect technical and usage information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referral URLs
- Pages viewed
- Session duration
- Clickstream behavior
- Approximate geographic region
- Cookies and tracking technologies
This data helps us improve platform performance, analytics, and user experience.
3. SockMarketX Estimator and Market Data
SockMarketX may collect anonymous behavioral and market-related submission data, including:
- Shoe size
- Wear duration
- Sock type
- Footwear type
- Work category
- Estimated odor intensity
- Market demand signals
- General marketplace activity
This information may be aggregated into anonymous trend analysis, market indicators, demand indices, editorial reporting, and data visualizations.
We do not guarantee the accuracy, market value, or commercial outcomes of estimator results.
4. How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain our Services
- Improve functionality and performance
- Personalize content and recommendations
- Analyze traffic and market trends
- Generate anonymous analytics
- Develop editorial and insight content
- Monitor abuse and platform misuse
- Send newsletters or updates
- Support advertising and affiliate relationships
- Improve market estimation systems
5. Anonymous Aggregated Data
We may create aggregated, anonymized, or statistical datasets derived from user activity and platform submissions.
These datasets:
- do not intentionally identify individuals
- may be used internally
- may support research, analytics, reporting, editorial content, or business insights
- may be shared with partners in aggregated form
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use:
- cookies
- analytics tools
- tracking pixels
- session identifiers
- advertising technologies
These technologies help improve:
- site performance
- analytics
- personalization
- advertising effectiveness
Users may disable cookies through browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services including:
- analytics providers
- advertising networks
- payment processors
- affiliate platforms
- embedded media services
- social media integrations
These third parties may collect information subject to their own privacy policies.
8. User Content
Users may post or submit content to our Services.
You are solely responsible for content you submit.
We reserve the right to remove content that:
- violates laws
- infringes rights
- contains harassment
- contains spam
- contains unlawful material
- violates platform standards
9. Data Security
We use commercially reasonable efforts to protect information; however, no online system is completely secure.
We cannot guarantee absolute security of transmitted or stored information.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are intended only for individuals who are at least 18 years old.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
11. International Users
By accessing our Services, users understand that information may be processed in jurisdictions different from their own.
12. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, users may have rights regarding:
- access
- correction
- deletion
- portability
- restriction of processing
Requests may be submitted through our contact channels.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updated versions become effective upon posting.
Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of revised terms.
14. Contact Information
For privacy inquiries, contact:
FootHubb / SockMarketX