Your Privacy Matters

At Hai, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your data. Here's how we collect and use your information.

1. Data We Collect

• Phone number: To verify your identity and sign you in
• Name: Displayed to other users in your neighborhood
• Location: To determine your neighborhood and show relevant content
• Gender: To show appropriate content (e.g., women-only section)
• Email: Optional, for communication and account security
• Content: Posts, comments, and reactions you create

2. How We Use Your Data

• Determine your neighborhood and show the right content
• Send verification codes via SMS
• Send notifications (comments, reactions, neighborhood alerts)
• Improve the app experience
• Protect the community from harmful content

3. Data Sharing

• We do not sell your data to anyone
• Your name and posts are visible only to residents in your neighborhood
• Your phone number is never shown to other users
• We may share limited data with authorities if required by law

4. Location Data

• We use your location only to determine your neighborhood during registration
• We do not continuously track your location
• Your exact location is not stored or shared

5. Data Protection

• We use encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• Passwords and verification codes are encrypted
• Data access is limited to authorized team members only

6. Your Rights

• You can update your account information at any time
• You can delete your account by contacting us
• You can request a copy of your data

7. Cookies

We only use essential cookies to run the app (login, language, theme). We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

8. Changes

We may update this policy. If the change is significant, we'll notify you through the app.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about your privacy or data, reach out to us through the app or by email.