Privacy Policy

01Introduction

Haangout ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

02Information we collect

A. Information you provide directly

Parent/guardian information:

• Full name
• Phone number
• Email address (if applicable)
• Profile photo (optional)

Child information:

• Child's full name
• Child's age
• Child's photo (optional)
• Child's interests and activities (e.g., soccer, painting)
• Child's calendar availability and schedule

Family connections:

• Information about linked parents/partners and their children
• Hangout proposals and confirmed plans

B. Information collected automatically

• Device information (device type, operating system, app version)
• Usage data (features used, frequency of use)
• Calendar and availability patterns
• Group/family membership information

03How we use information

We use collected information to:

• Create and maintain your family account
• Allow parents/guardians to manage children's profiles
• Facilitate safe connections between families
• Suggest hangout opportunities based on shared availability
• Send notifications about upcoming hangouts
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Respond to support requests

We do not:

• Sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties
• Use children's information for marketing or behavioral targeting
• Share children's photos publicly without parental consent
• Use information for purposes other than providing the Service

04How we share information

Within your family account

• Linked parents/partners can see each other's and their children's information
• This enables joint calendar management and hangout coordination

With other families (for hangout matching)

• Your child's name, age, and interests are visible to other families only if you connect with them or they appear in matching suggestions
• Photos are shared only with families you actively connect with
• Contact information (phone number) is shared only to facilitate hangout planning

With service providers

• We use Firebase (Google) for data storage and authentication
• These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data

Legal requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect safety.

05Data security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure authentication (phone number, Apple Sign-In)
• Firestore security rules limiting access to authorized users only
• Regular security audits

However, no online service is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

06Parental rights and controls

As a parent or guardian, you have the following rights:

To exercise these rights, go to Settings > Privacy & Data in the Haangout app or contact us at support@haangoutapp.com.

07Data retention

• Active accounts: Information is retained as long as your account is active.
• Deleted accounts: We delete all personal data within 30 days of account deletion, including photos and chat history.
• Hangout history: Past hangout records are archived for 1 year, then permanently deleted.
• Photos: Photos are deleted immediately when a child's profile is removed or when the account is deleted.

08Third-party links

The Haangout app may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

09International users

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States under COPPA and U.S. privacy laws. By using Haangout, you consent to this transfer.

10Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
• Requesting renewed consent for material changes before implementing them

Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

See also our Terms of Service and Safety pages.