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ezhangout Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 12, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how ezhangout ("we", "our", or "the app") collects, uses, stores, and shares your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

ezhangout is a social planning application that helps friend groups coordinate hangouts. Users share availability, build shared itineraries, vote on activities, and communicate within the app to plan in-person meetups.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

1.2 Usage Data

We collect information about how you use the Service:

1.3 Device Information

1.4 Advertising Data

We use Google AdMob (in our mobile app) and Google AdSense (on our website) to display advertisements in the free tier of the Service. These advertising services may collect the following, which is governed by Google's Privacy Policy:

Important: Advertising data is collected and processed entirely by Google's advertising services under their own policies. We do not combine advertising identifiers with your Google Sign-In authentication data (see Section 4.3 below). You can opt out of personalized advertising by resetting your advertising ID in your device settings, or by visiting Google Ads Settings.

1.5 Google Sign-In Data

If you choose to sign in with Google, we request and receive the following information from your Google Account:

We use this information solely for authentication, account creation, and profile setup within ezhangout. We do not request or access any other data from your Google Account (such as your emails, contacts, calendar, files, or other Google services). We do not post to Google on your behalf, and we do not share your Google data with third parties.

2. How We Use Your Information

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 With Other Users

Your display name and profile picture are visible to users you share a hangout with. Your availability is visible to members of the same hangout. Your email address is never shown to other users.

3.2 With Service Providers

We use the following third-party services that may process your data. Each processes data only as necessary to provide their service to us:

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or governmental request, or to establish or exercise our legal rights, or to defend against legal claims.

3.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Google API Services User Data Policy & Limited Use Compliance

4.1 Compliance Statement

Our use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including all Limited Use requirements. This section describes how we specifically comply with those requirements.

4.2 Limited Use Requirements

We commit to the following Limited Use requirements, which apply to all data obtained from Google API scopes (including Google Sign-In data), and to any data aggregated, anonymized, or derived from it:

Data Use Limitation:

Transfer Restrictions:

Prohibited Uses:

Human Access Restrictions:

4.3 Data Separation: Authentication vs. Advertising

To be fully transparent about our data handling, we maintain strict technical and organizational separation between two categories of data:

In short: your Google Sign-In email, name, and profile picture are never used for ad targeting, ad personalization, or any advertising purpose.

4.4 Changes to Google Data Use

If we change the way our application uses Google user data, we will notify you and prompt you to consent to an updated privacy policy before we make use of Google user data in a new way or for a different purpose than originally disclosed in this policy.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on Supabase's infrastructure with encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest. We use Row Level Security (RLS) to ensure you can only access data you have permission to see. Authentication tokens are stored securely on your device.

We maintain the security of your data through the following measures:

6. Your Rights

6.1 Access and Deletion

You can request a copy of your data or deletion of your account by contacting us at the email listed in Section 11. Account deletion removes all your personal data, including Google Sign-In data, within 30 days. You can also revoke ezhangout's access to your Google account at any time by visiting your Google Account permissions page.

6.2 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA)

If you are in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

6.3 CCPA Rights (California)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

The Service is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. ezhangout is intended for general audiences (teenagers and adults) planning social activities with friends.

We do not serve behavioral advertising to any user we know to be under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us personal information, please contact us at the email listed in Section 11.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies strictly necessary for the Service to function (such as maintaining your login session). We do not use cookies for analytics or personalization of our own.

Google AdSense may use cookies to serve ads on our website based on your prior visits. You can opt out of Google's use of advertising cookies at Google Ads Settings. For more information about how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps, see Google's Privacy & Terms page.

9. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page, updating the "Last updated" date, and — where material — sending a notice through the app or to your account email address before the change takes effect.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, including Google user data, contact us:

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