Welcome to HangMap! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services ("App"). By using HangMap, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
We collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and other contact details during sign-up, log-in, or communication with us.
- Profile Information: Information you provide in your profile, such as your name, interests, profile picture, and demographic details. Additional details like your address, social media handles, and preferences may be collected if you choose to provide them.
- Sensitive Personal Information: With your explicit consent, we may collect sensitive personal information such as health data or precise geolocation data.
We collect precise geolocation data to provide location-based services, such as nearby place recommendations and safety notifications. Your location data may be stored continuously while you use the app to enhance user experience and for analytical purposes.
We collect information about your interactions with the App, including the pages and features you access, swipe data, and hangout planning activities. This includes timestamps of your interactions, the duration of your sessions, and the frequency of your use of specific features.
We collect information about the device you use to access the App, including hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers, IP address, and mobile network information. Additional device data such as battery level, Bluetooth status, and sensor data may also be collected.
We may collect payment information for premium subscriptions and in-app purchases, including details from Apple Pay and Stripe. Payment data may include billing address, transaction history, and payment method details. Payment data is processed securely in compliance with PCI DSS standards.
We may collect additional data as necessary to improve our services, comply with legal obligations, or for other purposes described in this Privacy Policy or disclosed to you at the time of collection. This may include data from third-party services if you integrate them with our App, as well as data from public sources or other users.
We use your data to verify your identity and enable you to access HangMap. We provide personalized recommendations for places and group suggestions based on your interests and location data. We analyze user habits and behaviors within a location radius to improve our services and user experience. This includes using your data to refine our algorithms, conduct user research, and develop new features.
We analyze how users interact with the App, including how weather, time, and specific areas affect app usage and activity levels. This helps us train machine learning algorithms with swipe data for improving recommendations.
We deliver personalized advertising and marketing messages through services like Google AdMob.
We provide safety notifications to designated contacts if you leave a predefined safety radius or do not respond to check-ins. We report and share information with law enforcement in cases of illegal activities or content.
We share data with third-party service providers like Google AdMob for advertising and Apple Pay and Stripe for payment processing. We may use third-party APIs for services like authentication via Google, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.
We may share information with law enforcement agencies if required by law or in response to legal requests, particularly in cases involving illegal content or activities.
We may share anonymized or aggregated data with partners for research, analysis, or other business purposes.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your data, including MongoDB Atlas for data storage. Sensitive information, such as passwords and payment details, is encrypted to protect your data.
Users can access and update their information by logging into their account and interacting with the App. Users can delete their information by deleting their account, though some data may be retained for legal reasons.
We retain data necessary for legal issues and industry-standard requirements. Non-essential data, such as old swipe data, is deleted when no longer relevant.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specific retention periods are determined based on legal requirements, the nature of the data, and the purpose for which it was collected.
Data may be transferred internationally within our CDN or company, but only for internal use and not shared with external parties unless related to advertising or third-party APIs.
Users will be informed about changes to the Privacy Policy via email (if provided) and through an app notification at startup, which requires user agreement before dismissal.
HangMap complies with U.S. privacy laws, including COPPA, ensuring only users aged 13 and up can access the App. The App employs an AI system to flag potentially underage users and prevent intermixing between users under 18 and above 18.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.
We conduct DPIAs for processing activities that are likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals, including the use of new technologies and systematic monitoring of publicly accessible areas.
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. These include the right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you. You also have the right to data portability, the right to restrict processing, and the right to object to processing.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].