Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how HokuQ ("HokuQ", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit this website or otherwise interact with us. By using this site you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide. When you submit our briefing or contact form we collect the name, email address, role/affiliation, and the contents of the message you choose to send us.

Information collected automatically. When you visit the site we and our service providers may collect IP address, approximate location derived from IP, browser type, device characteristics, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and timestamps.

Cookies and local storage. We use a minimal amount of local storage and similar technologies to remember preferences (for example, audio mute state and smooth-scroll behavior) and to support basic analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may affect functionality.

3. How We Use Information

• To respond to briefing requests and other inquiries.
• To operate, maintain, secure, and improve the site.
• To detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, abuse, or security incidents.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
• To analyze aggregated usage to inform future communications.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Where applicable law (including the EU/UK GDPR) requires a legal basis, we rely on: your consent (which you may withdraw at any time); our legitimate interests in operating and securing the site and responding to your inquiry; performance of a contract or steps taken at your request prior to entering one; and compliance with legal obligations.

5. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery, security) bound by contractual confidentiality and data-protection obligations.
• Government, regulatory, law-enforcement, or other authorities where required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect rights, property, safety, or national security.
• Parties to a corporate transaction (merger, acquisition, financing, or asset sale), subject to customary confidentiality protections.
• Professional advisors (legal, accounting, insurance) bound by professional duties of confidentiality.

6. International Data Transfers

We may process and store information in countries other than your own. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms to protect cross-border transfers.

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Briefing inquiries are retained for a reasonable period to enable follow-up and will be deleted on verified request, subject to legal retention requirements.

8. Security

We use administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, port, restrict, or object to processing of your personal information, and to withdraw consent. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@hokuq.ai. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

10. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

11. Third-Party Links

The site may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not operate. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before submitting any information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective" date above will reflect the latest revision. For material changes we will use reasonable means to notify you, such as a notice on the site. Continued use of the site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact

Questions, requests, or complaints regarding this policy may be directed to info@hokuq.ai.

14. Disclaimer

This site presents information about HokuQ and its vision for autonomous defense and counter-UAS technology. Statements regarding future products, capabilities, partnerships, or performance are forward-looking and reflect current expectations only; actual outcomes may differ materially. Nothing on this site constitutes an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation regarding any product, service, security, or investment, nor is it a binding commitment of any kind.

Content may relate to defense, dual-use, or export-controlled subject matter. It is the user's responsibility to comply with all applicable export-control, sanctions, and import laws, including (where applicable) the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).