Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 31, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

EVE-HUB ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service for EVE Online market analysis, threat intelligence, industry management, and related features.

By using EVE-HUB, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

Information We Collect

EVE Online Account Information

When you authenticate with EVE SSO (Single Sign-On), we collect:

  • Character ID and character name
  • Corporation ID and corporation name
  • Alliance ID and alliance name (if applicable)
  • Character portrait URL
  • ESI (EVE Swagger Interface) access scopes you grant
  • OAuth refresh tokens (encrypted using AES-256-GCM before storage)

EVE Online Game Data

With your explicit permission through ESI scopes, we may access and store:

  • Character skills and training queue
  • Blueprint library (personal and corporation)
  • Industry jobs and manufacturing activities
  • Asset locations and quantities
  • Structure access permissions
  • Corporation blueprints, jobs, and assets (if you have director roles)

You can review and revoke these permissions at any time through the EVE Online Third Party Applications page.

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

  • IP address (used for rate limiting and security)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Time and date of access
  • Search queries and market items viewed
  • Routing calculations and system lookups
  • Saved fits, production plans, and PI layouts

Cookies and Session Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session:

  • Session cookies (JWT tokens) for authentication (7-day expiration)
  • CSRF tokens for security protection
  • Local storage for UI preferences and recent searches
  • Browser notifications permission (optional, for mining alerts)

Learn more about our cookie usage in our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

To provide market analysis, threat intelligence, industry management, fitting tools, route planning, and other features

Authentication

To verify your identity and maintain secure access to your account

Data Synchronization

To fetch and update your EVE Online character data from ESI APIs

Personalization

To remember your preferences, recent searches, and saved configurations

Security

To protect against abuse, enforce rate limits, prevent unauthorized access, and detect security threats

Service Improvement

To analyze usage patterns, identify bugs, and improve features

Compliance

To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

Data Storage and Security

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption: OAuth refresh tokens encrypted using AES-256-GCM before storage
  • HTTPS: All data transmission uses TLS/SSL encryption
  • Rate Limiting: Multi-tier protection against abuse and unauthorized access
  • CSRF Protection: Cross-Site Request Forgery protection on all state-changing operations
  • Security Headers: CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and other protective headers
  • Input Validation: All API inputs validated to prevent injection attacks
  • Session Management: JWT tokens with 7-day expiration and automatic refresh

Data Storage Infrastructure

Your data is stored using secure cloud services:

Database:PostgreSQL with encrypted connections
Cache:Redis for session and rate limiting
Location:SOC 2 compliant data centers

Data Retention Periods

Account Data:Active + 90 days after last login
Market Data:7 days (hourly), 90 days (daily)
Threat Intelligence:12 hours (live data)
Saved Configurations:Until you delete them
Usage Logs:30 days (security/debugging)

Third-Party Services

EVE-HUB integrates with the following third-party services:

CCP Games / EVE Online

EVE SSO:OAuth2 authentication service
ESI API:EVE Swagger Interface for game data

Privacy Policy: CCP Games Privacy Policy

zKillboard

Purpose:Threat intelligence kill data
Data Accessed:Public kill records, ship types, systems

Fuzzwork SDE

Purpose:Static Data Export (game database)
Data Accessed:Ship attributes, modules, industry data

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Your Data Is Not For Sale

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Period.

We may disclose your information only in the following limited situations:

With Your Consent

When you explicitly share data with other users (e.g., public fits, production plans)

Service Providers

To cloud infrastructure providers (database, hosting) under strict confidentiality agreements

Legal Requirements

When required by law, court order, or governmental request

Security and Fraud

To investigate violations of our terms or protect against malicious activity

Business Transfers

In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to affected users)

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access and Portability

  • View all data associated with your account through the Industry page
  • Export your saved configurations (fits, routes, production plans)
  • Request a complete copy of your data (contact us)

Correction and Deletion

  • Data automatically syncs from ESI to stay current
  • Delete saved items, routes, fits, and layouts anytime
  • Request complete account deletion (contact us)

Revoke Permissions

  • Revoke ESI scopes through EVE Online Third Party Applications
  • Sign out to clear session cookies and local storage
  • Disable browser notifications in your browser settings

Opt-Out Options

  • Use EVE-HUB without logging in (limited to public features)
  • Disable browser notifications for mining alerts
  • Clear cookies and local storage via browser settings

Children's Privacy

EVE-HUB is intended for use by players of EVE Online, which requires users to be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

International Users

EVE-HUB is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

By using EVE-HUB, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • Displaying a notice on our homepage or in-app notification
  • Sending an email notification (if you have provided an email address)

Your continued use of EVE-HUB after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

EVE Online, the EVE logo, EVE and all associated logos and designs are the intellectual property of CCP hf. All artwork, screenshots, characters, vehicles, storylines, world facts or other recognizable features of the intellectual property relating to these trademarks are likewise the intellectual property of CCP hf. EVE-HUB is an independent, community-driven tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by CCP Games.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

EVE Online In-Game Mail:

Contact the EVE-HUB development team

GitHub Issues:

For technical inquiries and feature requests