Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 12, 2026
Hello DM provides a business messaging service that lets customers contact businesses through a simple link or QR code. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our service, whether you are a business owner or a customer sending a message.
Information We Collect
For business owners:
- Account information such as email address
- Business name and custom link slug
- Payment information processed by our payment provider
For customers sending messages:
- The name you choose to display when starting a conversation
- Message content you send to businesses
- A random visitor identifier stored in your browser to maintain your conversation
Automatically collected:
- QR code scan counts and link click analytics
- Basic device and browser information
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver messages between customers and businesses
- Maintain conversation history so you can continue where you left off
- Provide QR code scan analytics to business owners
- Process payments for business subscriptions
- Send important service updates to business owners
- Improve and maintain our service
Message Storage
Messages are stored securely on our servers to enable real-time delivery and conversation history. Business owners can delete individual conversations from their inbox at any time. When a conversation is deleted, all messages in that conversation are permanently removed.
We do not read or analyze the content of your messages for advertising purposes. Message content is only accessed when required to provide the service or when legally required.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only in these limited circumstances:
- With service providers who help us operate the platform such as hosting and payment processing
- When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users
- With your consent or at your direction
Your Rights
Business owners can:
- Access and update account information
- Delete conversations from their inbox
- Close their account and request data deletion
Customers can:
- Clear their browser data to remove the visitor identifier and start fresh
- Request that a business delete their conversation
If you have questions about your data or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the information below.
Data Security
We use industry standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest. Our infrastructure is hosted on secure cloud platforms with regular security updates.
While we work hard to protect your information, no system is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account credentials safe.
Changes To This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify business account holders by email and update the effective date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information:
Email: privacy@hellodm.me
For our complete terms governing use of the service, please see our Terms of Service.