Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-05-03

Introduction

This privacy notice explains how hot-sauce-heat-index.hub2.day ("Heat Index," "we," "our," or "the site") handles information when you visit or interact with our website. We are committed to transparency about the limited data practices involved in running a focused, static web utility.

What We Collect and Why

Heat Index is designed to be lightweight and privacy-respecting. Here is what may be involved when you use the site:

  • Browser-local inputs: Any searches, filters, or preferences you enter into the hot sauce database are processed in your browser. We do not transmit or store your personal queries on our servers.
  • Contact email: If you reach out to hello@hot-sauce-heat-index.hub2.day, we will use your email address solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add contact emails to marketing lists or share them with third parties.
  • Server and security logs: Our hosting provider may automatically log basic technical information such as IP addresses, request timestamps, browser type, and referring URLs. These logs are used exclusively for security, abuse prevention, and operational stability. They are not used for profiling or tracking individual users across the web.
  • Cookies and local storage: The site may use browser local storage to remember your display preferences (such as sort order or filter state). We do not use tracking cookies for behavioral advertising. See the advertising section below for information about third-party cookies.

Google Advertising

Heat Index displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites.

GDPR / EEA / UK Consent

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we rely on your consent before setting any non-essential cookies or similar technologies. When you first visit the site, you will be presented with a consent mechanism allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies, including those used by Google AdSense for personalized advertising. You may change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link available on the site.

Under the GDPR and UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal data we hold about you, as well as the right to withdraw consent and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Please contact us at hello@hot-sauce-heat-index.hub2.day to exercise these rights.

CCPA / CPRA Consumer Choices

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) may grant you the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

  • Heat Index does not sell personal information.
  • We may share limited data with service providers (such as Google AdSense) as described in this notice. You may opt out of personalized advertising as described in the advertising section above.
  • To submit a privacy request, contact us at hello@hot-sauce-heat-index.hub2.day.

Service Providers

We rely on third-party service providers to operate the site, including hosting, content delivery, and advertising. These providers may process limited technical data as necessary to deliver their services. We do not share personal information beyond what is required for site operation and advertising.

Data Retention

  • Server and security logs are retained only as long as necessary for security and operational purposes, typically no longer than 90 days.
  • Contact emails received via hello@hot-sauce-heat-index.hub2.day are retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry.
  • Browser-local data (such as preferences stored in local storage) remains on your device until you clear it.

Children's Privacy

Heat Index is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the limited data associated with the site. No method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

The site may contain links to external websites, including hot sauce manufacturers, retailers, or review platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

International Data Processing

The site is operated from and hosted in the United States. If you access the site from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this notice periodically.

Contact

If you have questions or requests about this privacy notice or our data practices, please contact us at hello@hot-sauce-heat-index.hub2.day.