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Last updated: July 14, 2026

This policy explains what information the HangoutHunt app collects, why, and how it's handled.

Who we are

HangoutHunt is developed by Aarush Parikh and Aakansh Murali. Contact: aarushparikh999@gmail.com.

Information we collect

Account information. When you create an account we collect your email address and password. Passwords are handled entirely by our authentication provider, Supabase, using industry-standard hashing — we never see or store your password in plain text.

Profile information. First and last name, gender, city, state, zip code, dietary restrictions, and your stated interests (hobbies, music, movies/TV, sports/fitness, cuisines). Most fields are optional.

Location. With your permission, we use your device's location (or a city/zip you provide) to find hangout spots near you and to show your position and recommended venues on the in-app map. You can decline location access and enter a zip code manually instead.

Favorite places. Place names you enter are looked up against a mapping service to get an address and coordinates, which we store so we can show them on your map.

Group session data. When you host or join a group session, we store the session's room code, location, interest tags, participant names, and swipe (like/skip) choices for the duration of the session, so the group's decision can be calculated.

Usage/recommendation history. We keep a log of activities suggested to you so we can show your past recommendations.

How we use your information

We do not sell your personal information.

Third parties we share data with

We use the following service providers to operate the App. Each only receives the minimum data needed to perform its function:

Data retention and deletion

You can delete your account at any time from Account → Delete Account inside the App. This permanently removes your profile, saved places, recommendation history, and session participation records, and deletes your login credentials. This action cannot be undone.

Children's privacy

HangoutHunt is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under that age.

Your choices

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We'll update the "Last updated" date above when we do.

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Questions about this policy or your data

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How do I delete my account?

Open the app, go to the Account tab, and tap Delete Account. This is permanent and immediately removes your profile, saved places, recommendation history, and session data.

I forgot my password — how do I reset it?

On the login screen, tap Forgot password?, enter your email, and you'll receive a 6-digit code to verify and set a new password.

The app wants my location — is that required?

No. If you decline location access, you can enter a city or zip code manually and still get hangout recommendations.

How does a group session / room code work?

One person hosts a session and shares a 6-character room code with friends. Anyone with the code can join without creating an account. Once everyone has swiped, the app picks a spot based on votes.

Something isn't working — what should I include in my message?

Please include: what you were trying to do, what happened instead, your device model and OS version, and a screenshot if possible. That helps us fix it faster.