Huddle Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 3, 2026

Information We Collect

Account Information

- Email address

- Username

- Date of birth (to verify users are 18+)

- Profile photo (optional)

- Bio and location (optional)

User-Generated Content

- Posts (photos and thoughts)

- Comments

- Direct messages

- Likes and follows

Automatically Collected Information

- Device information

- Usage data and analytics

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

- Provide and maintain the Huddle service

- Enable social features (posting, messaging, following)

- Verify user age requirements

- Improve user experience

- Ensure platform security

Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using Firebase services (a Google service):

- Firebase Authentication for account management

- Cloud Firestore for user data and posts

- Firebase Storage for images

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Your data is shared only:

- With other users as part of the app's social features (posts, profile information)

- With Firebase/Google as our service provider

- When required by law

Your Rights

You have the right to:

- Access your personal data

- Delete your account and associated data

- Modify your profile information

- Control who can see your posts through privacy settings

Children's Privacy

Huddle requires users to be at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect information from users under 18.

Contact

For privacy concerns or to request data deletion, contact:

info@friendhuddle.tech or via our contact form on this website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy. Continued use of Huddle constitutes acceptance of any changes.