Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 19, 2026
Contact Email: hello@hellosocial.app

Welcome to HelloSocial. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use HelloSocial, including our website, app, social features, and related services.

By using HelloSocial, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

HelloSocial may collect information you provide directly, information created through your use of the platform, and certain technical information.

This may include:

Name
Email address
Username
Profile photo
Account details
Posts, photos, videos, comments, messages, and other content you share
Pages, groups, events, marketplace listings, blogs, forums, jobs, courses, offers, or funding posts you create or interact with
Device information
IP address
Browser type
App or website activity
Login activity
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Create and manage your account
Provide access to HelloSocial features
Help you connect with other users
Display posts, profiles, pages, groups, and community content
Improve platform performance and user experience
Personalize content and recommendations
Communicate with you about your account or platform updates
Review reports, enforce rules, and protect the community
Prevent spam, fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access
Comply with legal obligations

3. User Content and Public Information

Some information you share on HelloSocial may be visible to other users or the public, depending on your privacy settings and how you use the platform.

This may include your profile information, posts, comments, photos, videos, pages, groups, marketplace listings, blogs, forum posts, events, offers, jobs, courses, and other shared content.

Please be careful when sharing personal information publicly.

4. Messages and Communications

HelloSocial may allow users to send private messages or communicate with one another.

We do not sell your private messages. However, messages may be reviewed if necessary to investigate reports, enforce our Terms of Use, comply with legal requirements, or protect the safety of users and the platform.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

HelloSocial may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Keep you logged in
Remember your preferences
Improve site performance
Understand how users interact with the platform
Support security features
Improve advertising or analytics where applicable

You may be able to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

6. How We Share Information

We may share information in limited situations, including:

With other users based on your profile, posts, privacy settings, and activity
With service providers who help operate HelloSocial
When required by law, court order, or legal process
To protect the rights, safety, and security of HelloSocial, users, or others
In connection with a business transfer, merger, sale, or restructuring
With your permission or at your direction

We do not sell your personal information.

7. Third-Party Services and Links

HelloSocial may include links, ads, integrations, or content from third-party websites and services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. You should review their privacy policies before sharing information with them.

8. Marketplace, Jobs, Funding, Offers, and Courses

If you use marketplace, jobs, funding, offers, or course features, information you post may be visible to other users or the public.

HelloSocial is not responsible for personal information you choose to share in listings, comments, messages, or transactions with other users.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable measures to help protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no website, app, or online service can guarantee complete security. You are responsible for keeping your login information safe.

10. Your Choices

Depending on the features available, you may be able to:

Update your account information
Edit or delete certain posts or profile details
Adjust privacy settings
Disable cookies through your browser
Stop using the platform
Request account-related assistance by contacting us

For privacy questions or requests, contact us at hello@hellosocial.app.

11. Children’s Privacy

HelloSocial is not intended for children under the age of 13.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without proper consent, we may delete that information.

12. Data Retention

We may keep your information for as long as needed to provide HelloSocial services, maintain records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our policies, and protect the platform.

Some information may remain in backups or system records for a limited time after deletion.

13. Account Deletion

Users may request help with account deletion or privacy-related account issues by contacting:

hello@hellosocial.app

After an account deletion request, some information may be removed from public view, but certain records may be retained when necessary for security, legal, fraud prevention, or operational reasons.

14. International Users

If you access HelloSocial from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are made, we may update the effective date above.

Your continued use of HelloSocial after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

16. Contact Us

For privacy questions, requests, or concerns, contact us at:

HelloSocial
Email: hello@hellosocial.app