Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 22, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to HacoSocial. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the HacoSocial social media platform, including the website at https://www.hacosocial.com and the HacoSocial mobile apps for iOS and Android.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use HacoSocial, we collect information that you provide directly:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password (encrypted)
  • Profile Information: Profile picture, cover image, bio, location
  • Content: Posts, comments, replies, images you upload
  • Communications: Feedback and messages you send us

2.2 Information from Third-Party Services

If you choose to sign in using Google, we receive the following from your Google Account, and nothing else:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your profile picture

See Section 5 (Google User Data) for exactly how this data is used, stored, and shared.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use HacoSocial:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on platform
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, error logs
  • Activity Logs: Login times, user actions (for admin analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Provide Services: Enable account creation, posting, social interactions
  • Personalization: Customize your experience and content feed
  • Communication: Send account-related emails (verification, password reset)
  • Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Analytics: Understand how users interact with our platform
  • Improvements: Develop new features and improve existing ones
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Public Information

The following information is public and visible to other users:

  • Your name and profile picture
  • Your bio and location (if provided)
  • Your posts and comments
  • Your followers and following lists

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate HacoSocial:

  • MongoDB: Database hosting
  • Uploadcare: Image hosting and processing
  • Resend: Email delivery service
  • Vercel: Hosting and deployment

4.3 OAuth Providers

When you sign in with Google, your authentication is handled by Google according to the Google Privacy Policy. HacoSocial never sees your Google password. We do not send any of your HacoSocial data to Google.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

5. Google User Data

HacoSocial offers Sign in with Google as an optional way to create an account and log in. This section describes how the HacoSocial website and mobile apps access, use, store, and share Google user data.

5.1 Data Accessed

When you sign in with Google, HacoSocial requests only the basic sign-in scopes (openid, email, and profile). Through these scopes we access your name, your email address, and your Google profile picture. HacoSocial does not request or access any other Google data, such as your contacts, Gmail, Google Drive files, calendar, or location.

5.2 How We Use It

  • Account creation and login: Your email address identifies your HacoSocial account and lets you sign in without a password
  • Your profile: Your name and profile picture become the initial name and photo on your HacoSocial profile, which you can change at any time in your settings
  • Account emails: Your email address is used for essential account and security messages
  • Safety: Your email address is checked against our list of banned accounts to prevent abuse

We do not use Google user data for advertising, we do not sell it, and we do not use it to train artificial intelligence or machine learning models.

5.3 Storage and Protection

Your name, email address, and profile picture link are stored in our database as part of your HacoSocial account, protected by the measures described in Section 6. We do not store your Google password, and we do not store Google access tokens or refresh tokens.

5.4 Sharing

Your name and profile picture are visible to other HacoSocial users as part of your public profile. Your email address is never shown publicly. Google user data is shared only with the service providers listed in Section 4.2, solely to host and operate HacoSocial, and when required by law. We do not transfer Google user data to any other third party.

5.5 Retention and Deletion

We keep this data for as long as your HacoSocial account exists. You can delete your account, and the Google user data stored with it, at any time from your account settings or by following our Data Deletion Instructions. You can also revoke HacoSocial's access to your Google Account at any time from your Google Account permissions page.

5.6 Limited Use

HacoSocial's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs to any other app adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

6. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

  • Passwords are encrypted using bcrypt
  • HTTPS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure database connections
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Update

You can access and update your profile information through your account settings.

7.2 Delete Content

You can delete your posts, comments, and other content at any time.

7.3 Account Deletion

You can request account deletion by contacting us or through your account settings. For detailed instructions, please visit our Data Deletion Instructions page. Please note that some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

7.4 Email Communications

You will receive essential account-related emails (verification, password reset). We do not send marketing emails without your consent.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information, except where we need to retain it for legal obligations.

9. Children's Privacy

HacoSocial is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you signed in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our platform
  • Improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features.

12. Third-Party Links

HacoSocial may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Your Regional Privacy Rights

14.1 GDPR (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent

14.2 CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect
  • Know whether we sell or disclose your information
  • Access your personal information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt-out of the sale of your information (we do not sell personal information)

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: socialhaco@gmail.com

Support: socialhaco@gmail.com

Website: https://hacosocial.com

16. Data Protection Officer

For questions about how we handle your personal data, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at: socialhaco@gmail.com

By using HacoSocial, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.