Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to HangHut ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "App").

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our App:

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Identity Data: Name and Age/Date of Birth. Required to create your user profile and ensure age-appropriate interactions (13+ or 18+ depending on jurisdiction).
• Profile Data: Information you choose to add to "Profiles That Matter", including Interests (Tags), Profile Photos, and Biography.
• User Content: Photos uploaded to galleries, events you create, and messages sent in group chats.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Location Data (Precise): We collect your precise location data only available while you are using the App to:
  • Show you the "Live Activity Map" (nearby events and dining tables).
  • Verify your proximity to a venue for check-ins.
  • Connect you with "Open Crews" in your immediate vicinity.
  Note: You can revoke location permissions at any time in device settings.
• Device & Usage Data: IP address, device model, and app usage patterns (e.g., screens visited, features used) to analyze compliance and improve stability.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following legitimate purposes:

• To Connect You: Displaying your Name, Age, Photo, and Interests to other users when you join a table or crew.
• To Provide Services: Showing relevant local dining/hangout activities using Mapbox and Google Places.
• To Facilitate Real-Time Interaction: Using Ably services to show live status updates and manage group chat sessions.
• To Maintain Safety: Using Age data to filter content and prevent minors from accessing age-restricted features.
• To Manage Data: Storing your information securely using Supabase.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal data. We share information only in "Need-to-Know" circumstances:

• Other Users: Your Name, Age, Profile Photos, and Tags are visible to other users on the platform to facilitate social connections.
• Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services to operate the App:
  • Supabase: For secure database hosting, authentication, and file storage.
  • Mapbox: To display maps and location imagery.
  • Ably: For real-time messaging and status updates.
  • Google Places API: For venue search functionality.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the safety of our users.

5. Your Rights and Controls (Apple & Google Compliance)

You have control over your data:

• Access & Correction: You can view and edit your Name, Profile Photos, and Tags directly in the App settings.
• Location Permissions: You can enable or disable location access at any time via your device's Settings.
• Account Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account and data directly within the App Settings > Delete Account. We process valid deletion requests by removing your personal data from our active databases.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services. Chat messages and event history are stored to provide context for your interactions but can be deleted upon account removal.

7. Children's Privacy

HangHut does not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13. If we discover a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@hanghut.com
Website: www.hanghut.com