Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Account Information

• Name, username
• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Profile information (bio, location, profile photo)

b. Creator Information

• Social media handles
• Public engagement metrics (followers, views, etc.)
• Portfolio content (images, videos, links)

c. Host Information

• Business name and details
• Property or venue information
• Contact details

d. Usage Data

• App interactions (features used, clicks, sessions)
• Device information (device type, OS, IP address)

e. Communication Data

• Messages exchanged between creators and hosts within the app

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and operate the Hostly platform
• Match creators with relevant hosts
• Enable applications and bookings
• Facilitate communication between users
• Improve platform performance and user experience
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform safety
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Content and Media

Users may upload photos, videos, and other content.

By uploading content, you confirm that:

• You own the content or have the necessary rights to use it
• You grant Hostly a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display and distribute this content within the platform

We do not sell your content to third parties.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share data in the following cases:

• Between creators and hosts to enable collaborations
• With service providers (e.g. Firebase, analytics tools) to operate the app
• When required by law or legal process
• To prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

5. Payments and Transactions

All payments are processed through Apple’s in-app purchase system.

We do not store credit card or payment details.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data:

• As long as your account is active
• As necessary to comply with legal obligations
• For legitimate business purposes (e.g. fraud prevention)

You can request deletion at any time.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Object to certain processing
• Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@hostlyapp.net

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

• Encrypted data storage
• Secure authentication
• Access controls

However, no system is 100% secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

Hostly is not intended for users under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. International Use

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including where our servers are located.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Users will be notified of significant changes.

12. Contact

For questions or requests:

Email: info@hostlyapp.net
Company: Hostly
Website: www.hostlyapp.net