Privacy Policy
HopSpace (“we”, “our”, or “the App”) is a temporary, in-person interaction app. You can host or join short-lived spaces (votes, Q&A, games, and similar activities) using a nickname — no account signup and no password.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information you provide
- Nickname — chosen when you host or join a space
- Space content — votes, questions, messages, game moves, reports, and other activity you submit inside a space
- Optional host settings — such as anonymity mode for some space types
1.2 Information created automatically
- Anonymous authentication ID — a Firebase Anonymous Auth UID used as a temporary device identity (not your real name or email)
- Usage counters — daily host/join limits tied to that anonymous ID
- Technical data — standard network/request data needed to connect to our backend (for example, IP address processed by Google Firebase infrastructure)
1.3 What we do not require
- No email, phone number, or password signup
- No social login
- No precise location permission for core features
- No sale of personal data for advertising
2. How We Use Information
We use the information above only to:
- Create, join, and operate temporary spaces
- Show live activity to participants in the same space
- Enforce daily free-use limits and safety/reporting features
- Automatically expire and clean up spaces
- Maintain security, reliability, and abuse prevention
3. Backend & Third-Party Services
HopSpace uses Google Firebase (including Authentication, Cloud Firestore, and Cloud Functions) to sync space data in realtime and manage anonymous sessions.
Google may process limited technical data as described in Google’s Privacy Policy.
4. Data Retention
- Spaces are temporary (for example 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hour) and are ended/expired automatically
- Expired space data is cleaned up by scheduled Cloud Functions after a short grace period
- Daily usage records are kept to enforce free limits and are organized by date
- Uninstalling the app removes local app data on your device; server-side temporary session data is deleted according to our cleanup schedules
5. Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
Space content is visible to other participants in the same space while that space is active. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect users against abuse/fraud.
6. Children’s Privacy
HopSpace is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has used the App in a way that provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
7. Your Choices & Rights
- Choose any nickname (or leave spaces that feel uncomfortable)
- Leave or end a space at any time (hosts can end spaces)
- Use in-app reporting tools where available
- Uninstall the App to remove local data
- Request deletion/help by contacting us (see below)
Depending on where you live, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable law (for example access or deletion requests).
8. Security
We use industry-standard protections such as encrypted transport (HTTPS/TLS), Firebase security rules, and server-side functions for sensitive operations. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
9. International Processing
Your information may be processed on servers operated by Google Firebase in locations outside your country of residence.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of HopSpace after an update means you accept the revised policy.
11. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy or HopSpace data practices:
Email: civilusa950112@gmail.com
App: HopSpace (app.hopspace.mobile)