Privacy Policy

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

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Name, username, and email address (via Apple Sign-In or email registration)
• Profile picture (if you choose to set one)
• Device push notification token (for sending notifications)

Usage Information

• Online/offline status and last active time
• Messages sent through in-app chat (stored securely)
• Room participation history
• Friend connections and interactions

Device Information

• Device type and operating system
• Push notification tokens

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the Home Party service
• To enable real-time video calls and messaging between friends
• To send push notifications about friend activity, messages, and room invitations
• To manage your account and subscription status
• To improve and personalize your experience
• To detect and prevent abuse or unauthorized use

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure with:

• Row Level Security (RLS) ensuring users can only access their own data
• Encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL)
• Secure authentication with hashed passwords

4. Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party service providers to operate and improve Home Party. These providers assist us with:

• Cloud hosting, database management, and data storage
• User authentication and secure sign-in
• Real-time video and audio communication
• Push notification delivery
• Subscription and payment processing

All third-party providers are carefully vetted and bound by data protection agreements. We do not sell your data to any third party. Each provider operates under its own privacy policy and complies with applicable data protection regulations.

5. Camera and Microphone

Home Party requests access to your camera and microphone only for video calls. We do not record or store any audio or video content from your calls.

6. Push Notifications

We may send push notifications for:

• New messages from friends
• Friend requests
• Room invitations

You can disable notifications at any time in your device settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

8. Children's Privacy

Home Party is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of push notifications
• Export your data

10. 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 policy within the app.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: legal@homepartyapp.net