Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use HWIH, we collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and email address
• Phone number (for SMS notifications)
• Profile picture
• Meal posts and photos
• Messages and comments within the app

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of the app, including:

• Device information and unique identifiers
• App usage patterns and preferences
• Location data (if you enable location services)
• Log files and analytics data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the HWIH service
• Send you meal invitations and group notifications
• Facilitate communication between group members
• Send SMS notifications about app activities (with your consent)
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Provide customer support
• Ensure the security and integrity of our service

SMS Messaging

Consent and Opt-In

By providing your phone number and agreeing to receive SMS notifications, you consent to receive text messages from HWIH. This consent is not required to use the app, but is necessary to receive SMS notifications about meal sharing activities.

Message Types

You may receive the following types of SMS messages:

• Group invitations from other users
• Notifications when meals are shared in your groups
• Notifications when someone claims your shared meals
• App download links when you accept invitations
• Important account and security notifications

Opt-Out Instructions

You can stop receiving SMS messages at any time by:

• Replying STOP to any SMS message from HWIH
• Adjusting your notification preferences in the app settings
• Contacting us at the information provided below

For help with SMS messages, reply HELP to any message.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except as described in this policy:

Within Groups

When you join a group, your name and profile picture are visible to other group members. Your meal posts and messages are shared within the groups you choose.

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted service providers who help us operate the app:

• Cloud storage providers (for images and data)
• SMS service providers (for text messaging)
• Email service providers (for email notifications)
• Analytics providers (for app improvement)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of HWIH, our users, or others.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You may delete your account at any time, which will remove your personal information from our active systems.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of SMS notifications
• Request information about how your data is used
• Report concerns about data privacy

Children's Privacy

HWIH is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us: