Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 30, 2026 | Effective: June 30, 2026
Welcome to Hiku (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.
The App is provided by myHome Labs. If you have any questions, please contact us at myhome-labs@outlook.com.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Registration: When you create an account, we collect your email address, nickname, and password (stored hashed).
- Profile: You may optionally upload an avatar image.
- Feedback: Content, contact information, and category you submit through the feedback feature.
- Ideas: Titles and descriptions you submit through the ideas board.
1.2 Third-Party Login
Apple Sign-In: If you use "Sign in with Apple", we receive Apple's user identifier (an anonymized hashed ID), and optionally your name and email if you choose to share them.
WeChat Login: If you use WeChat login, we receive your WeChat OpenID, nickname, and avatar (depending on your authorization scope).
Google Login: If you use Google login, we receive your Google user identifier, email address, and nickname.
1.3 Automatically Collected Information
- Device information: Device model (iOS/Android), OS version, App version, device name.
- Login records: List of devices you have logged in with and last login time.
- Push token: Device token from push notification service (Apple Push Notification / Firebase Cloud Messaging) for sending push notifications.
1.4 Location Information
When you grant location permission, we collect your precise location (latitude/longitude) and city/district information to display your position on the map and associate locations with your devices. You can disable location permission in system settings.
1.5 BLE Device Information
When you connect to a smart lighting device via Bluetooth, we read and store:
- Device serial number, model, firmware version, LED count
- Device capabilities (e.g., gyroscope support)
- Real-time light mode, speed, brightness, color parameters
- Your configured light modes, parameters, favorites
Serial numbers, models, and configuration parameters are uploaded to our server for multi-device sync and cloud backup.
1.6 Music Files
You may download music files to local storage for music-reactive lighting. These files remain on your device and are not uploaded to our server.
1.7 Microphone Audio
When using music-reactive lighting features, microphone access is required. Audio data is processed in real-time in device memory for beat analysis and is neither recorded nor uploaded.
2. How We Use Information
- Create and maintain your account
- Provide smart lighting device connection, control, and parameter sync
- Display device locations on the map
- Send push notifications (firmware updates, system messages)
- Process feedback and idea submissions
- Provide music-reactive lighting features
- Improve and optimize App functionality
- Manage your login device list
3. Third-Party Services
| Provider |
SDK / Service |
Purpose |
Data Types |
| AutoNavi (AMap) |
AMap 3D Map SDK
AMap Location SDK |
Map display, location services |
Location (lat/lng), device info |
AMap has its own Privacy Policy.
We do not use any analytics, crash reporting, or advertising SDKs. The App contains no third-party trackers or ad services.
4. Data Storage and Security
- Storage location: Your data is stored on our servers (located in Mainland China) and locally on your device.
- Retention period: We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described. Upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your data within a reasonable period.
- Security measures: We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, Keychain storage, and access controls.
5. Your Rights
- Access: View your profile within the App at any time.
- Correction: Modify your nickname and avatar in "Edit Profile".
- Deletion: Request account deletion via the "Delete Account" feature in Settings, or refer to our Account Deletion Policy.
- Withdraw consent: Disable location, Bluetooth, microphone, or camera permissions in system settings.
- Log out: Logging out clears local user data; server data will be removed upon account deletion.
6. Children's Privacy
This App is not directed at children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Material changes will be notified via in-app notice.
8. Contact Us