Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 30, 2025

Version: 1.0

1. Introduction

Welcome to OurHangoutSpace. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our social networking service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for an account, create a profile, or use the Service:

• Account Information: Username, email address, password (encrypted)
• Profile Information: Display name, tagline, about me section, interests, favorite music/movies/books, profile customizations (colors, layouts)
• User Content: Messages, comments, bulletins, chat messages, time capsule content, and any other content you post
• Social Connections: Friend lists, friend requests, and interaction data

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages viewed
• Device Information: Device identifiers and device type
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Service, including features used and actions taken

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use session cookies to maintain your logged-in state and improve your experience. These cookies are essential for the Service to function properly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and Maintain the Service: To create and manage your account, deliver the features and functionality of the Service
• Personalization: To personalize your experience and remember your preferences
• Communication: To send you notifications, respond to inquiries, and communicate about the Service
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address security issues, fraud, and abuse
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with the Service and improve its performance
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 With Other Users

By design, certain information is visible to other users:

• Your profile information is visible to other registered users
• Content you post (bulletins, comments, chat messages) is visible according to your sharing settings
• Your friend list and connections are visible to your friends
• Time capsules are shared with users you invite

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, and technical support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, law enforcement).

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it by law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Update

You can access and update your profile information at any time through your account settings.

6.2 Delete Account

You may request deletion of your account by contacting us. Upon account deletion, your personal information will be deleted, subject to legal retention requirements.

6.3 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

6.4 Communication Preferences

You can control what notifications you receive through your account settings.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard hashing algorithms
• CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection on all forms
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Input validation and sanitization to prevent security vulnerabilities
• Security event logging for monitoring and incident response

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

10. Time Capsules Privacy

Special privacy considerations apply to the Time Capsules feature:

• Time capsule content is stored securely on our servers
• Only invited users can access capsule content after the reveal date
• Capsule owners control who can view and contribute to their capsules
• Contributions from invited friends are visible to all capsule participants
• Unlocked capsules remain accessible to invited participants

11. Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through the Service.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to request deletion of your personal information
• Right to equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

13. European Union (GDPR) Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under GDPR:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the Service or at the contact information provided on our platform.