1. What We Collect

• Display names and usernames (to identify you on the platform)
• Email address (only for registered users, to verify your identity and communicate if necessary)
• Passwords (securely hashed using industry standards)

We do not collect any other personal information such as location, phone number, payment details, or usage analytics.

2. Why We Collect It

We collect this limited information to:

• Allow you to create and manage hangouts
• Authenticate registered users
• Maintain the integrity of hangouts (e.g., tracking contributions per user)

3. How We Store and Secure Your Data

Your data is stored securely. Passwords are hashed using secure, modern algorithms and cannot be read in plaintext.

Although we take reasonable precautions and apply best practices, no online system is 100% immune to security breaches. In the unlikely event of a data breach, we cannot be held liable for loss or unauthorized exposure resulting from causes beyond our control.

4. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties—ever. Hangoutio is a passion project with no ads, tracking services, or monetization.

5. Cookies

Learn more about how we use cookies with our Cookie Policy.

6. Your Choices

• Guest users may use the app without providing an email, although it's less secure.
• Registered users have the option to delete their account, and associated data will be removed from our systems.

7. Future Changes

We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy. If significant changes are made, we'll let you know via email and give you a notice to either accept the changes or delete your account.