Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 24, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how Highland Principals, LLC ("Haste," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use the Haste platform.

Haste operates a software-as-a-service application that enables users to create and manage asynchronous video and audio interviews.

By using Haste, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. COMPANY INFORMATION

Highland Principals, LLC

221 East Walton Place, Unit #4B

Chicago, Illinois 60611

United States

Email: team@usehaste.io

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Creators collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Provide

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Company name
  • Payment and billing information (processed by Stripe)
  • Account credentials
  • Interview questions
  • Uploaded videos, audio, and text
  • Messages and communications

B. Information from Respondents

When someone responds to a Haste interview, Creators may collect:

  • Video and audio recordings
  • Written responses
  • Names, email addresses, or job data if requested by the Creator
  • Any information they choose to submit

C. Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Session activity
  • Referral sources

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use information to:

  • Provide and operate the Service
  • Store and display interviews and responses
  • Authenticate users
  • Process payments
  • Provide support
  • Improve the product
  • Send important service communications
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. OWNERSHIP & CONTROL OF CONTENT

Interview Creators own all interview content and responses.

Haste acts only as a data processor, hosting and transmitting content on your behalf. We do not sell or monetize interview data.

6. SHARING OF DATA

We may share data with:

Service Providers

Including:

  • Stripe (payments) and other payment services
  • Cloud hosting providers
  • Video & storage infrastructure
  • Email and analytics tools

Legal & Compliance

We may disclose data if required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect rights, safety, or prevent fraud.

Business Transfers

If Haste is acquired or merged, data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

We never sell user or respondent data.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain:

  • Account data while your account is active
  • Interview content until deleted by the Creator
  • Payment records as required by law
  • Logs for security and abuse prevention

You may delete your data at any time from your account or by contacting us.

8. DATA SECURITY

We use commercially reasonable security measures to protect data, including encryption, access controls, and secure infrastructure.

No system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Data may be stored or processed in the United States or other jurisdictions. By using Haste, you consent to this transfer.

10. YOUR RIGHTS

You may:

  • Access your data
  • Correct your data
  • Delete your data
  • Export your data

Respondents must contact the Creator who collected their data.

11. CHILDREN

Haste is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

12. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Haste may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

13. CHANGES

We may update this Privacy Policy. Continued use of Haste means you accept the updated policy.

14. CONTACT

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: team@usehaste.io