Last updated: January 26, 2025

HOT PPL ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Google account information (name, email, profile picture) when you sign in
• Photos you upload to the platform
• Location tags you add to photos (optional)
• Voting data and preferences

Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (type, operating system, browser)
• Usage data (features used, time spent, interactions)
• Location data (with your permission)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the HOT PPL service
• To authenticate your account and ensure security
• To display your photos to other users for voting
• To calculate and display rankings and heat scores
• To show nearby clubs and venues
• To improve our services and develop new features
• To communicate with you about the service
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

• With Other Users: Your photos, username, and location tags are visible to other users for voting
• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate our service
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition
• With Your Consent: When you give us explicit permission

4. Data Retention

• Photos are automatically deleted after 24 hours
• Vote history is retained for ranking calculations
• Account information is kept until you delete your account
• We may retain certain data for legal compliance

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

7. Children's Privacy

HOT PPL is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

9. Changes to This 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.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@hotppl.app
• Website: https://hotppl.app