Privacy Policy

Welcome to Actually Hangout! We built this app to help you actually connect with people you actually care about. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

We believe in being straightforward about privacy. We're not in the business of selling your data or showing you ads – we're here to help you spend more time with your friends.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your:

• First name
• Last name
• Phone number

Profile Information
You can customize your profile with an avatar image.

Contacts
With your permission, we access your phone's contact list to help you find friends who are already using Actually Hangout. You can revoke this permission at any time in your device settings.

Location Data
When you use Pin Drop to share your location with friends, we collect your location data. You can choose to share your precise location or a general area. Location data is stored on our servers until you delete your account.

AI Feature Input
When you use "Set it & Send it" to create hangouts with AI assistance, we collect the text you provide to generate your hangout details.

Information We Generate

Usage Data
We collect information about how you use Actually Hangout, such as which features you use and how often. This helps us understand what's working and what we can improve.

Device Information
We collect basic device information like your device type, operating system, and app version to ensure Actually Hangout works properly on your device.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide our Services – Deliver the features you use, like creating hangouts, finding friends, and sharing your location with your friend groups.
• Improve Actually Hangout – Analyze aggregated, anonymized usage patterns to understand how people use our features and make them better.
• Keep Things Running – Monitor for errors and fix bugs to keep the app working smoothly.
• Communicate With You – Send you important updates about your account or our services.

How We Share Your Information

With Your Friends

The whole point of Actually Hangout is connecting with friends. When you share your location via Pin Drop, create group decisions, or set your mood, that information is visible to the friends or groups you choose to share it with.

With Service Providers

We work with trusted companies that help us operate Actually Hangout:

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for the purposes we specify.

We Do NOT

• Sell your personal information
• Share your data with advertisers
• Show you ads
• Share your data with data brokers

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a valid legal request from law enforcement.

Your Choices and Controls

Delete Your Account
You can delete your account at any time. When you do, we delete all your personal information, including your location history, profile, and contacts you've shared with us.

Contact Permissions
You can revoke contact access at any time through your device settings. Note that this won't delete contacts you've already shared – to remove those, contact us or delete your account.

Location Sharing
Pin Drop location sharing is always your choice. You control when you share your location and with whom.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we delete your personal information from our systems.

Some aggregated, anonymized data (which cannot identify you) may be retained for analytics purposes.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure data transmission using encryption
• Secure storage on Amazon Web Services infrastructure
• Authentication through Clerk's secure systems

However, no system is perfectly secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in the United States (AWS US-East-2 region). If you're using Actually Hangout from outside the US, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States.

Age Requirements

Actually Hangout is intended for users who are 16 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16. If we learn that we have collected personal information from someone under 16, we will delete that information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 16 has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we'll notify you through the app or by other means before the changes take effect.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or your data? We'd love to hear from you.

Actually Hangout is committed to helping you actually connect with your friends – not monetizing your data. Thanks for trusting us with your information.