Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 16, 2025

Our Commitment to Privacy

At HYPEPOOL, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our platform.

We understand that nightlife social platforms involve sensitive personal information, and we handle your data with the utmost care and security.

Information We Collect

Profile Information

  • • Name, age, and gender
  • • Profile photos and bio
  • • Location and preferences
  • • Contact information (email, phone)
  • • Party and venue preferences

Usage Data

  • • Tables created and joined
  • • Messages and communication
  • • Ratings and reviews
  • • App usage patterns
  • • Device and technical information

Financial Information

  • • Payment methods (securely processed by third parties)
  • • Transaction history
  • • Cost-sharing agreements
How We Use Your Information

Platform Functionality

  • • Matching you with compatible groups and tables
  • • Facilitating communication between users
  • • Processing payments and cost-sharing
  • • Providing customer support
  • • Improving platform features and user experience

Safety & Security

  • • Verifying user identities
  • • Preventing fraud and abuse
  • • Maintaining community safety
  • • Enforcing terms of service
Information Sharing

With Other Users

  • • Profile information (name, photo, bio, preferences)
  • • Table participation history and ratings
  • • Messages within the platform

With Third Parties

  • • Payment processors (for secure transactions)
  • • Authentication services (Clerk)
  • • Cloud storage providers (Appwrite)
  • • Analytics services (anonymized data only)

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security & Protection

Security Measures

  • • End-to-end encryption for sensitive communications
  • • Secure cloud infrastructure with enterprise-grade security
  • • Regular security audits and updates
  • • Multi-factor authentication options
  • • Secure payment processing (PCI compliant)

Data Retention

  • • Profile data: Retained while account is active
  • • Messages: Retained for 2 years for safety purposes
  • • Financial records: Retained as required by law
  • • Analytics data: Anonymized and aggregated
Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • • Access your personal data
  • • Correct inaccurate information
  • • Delete your account and data
  • • Export your data
  • • Control marketing communications
  • • Report privacy concerns

Malaysian Privacy Laws: We comply with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and international privacy standards.

Special Considerations

Cultural Sensitivity

We understand that privacy expectations may vary based on cultural and religious backgrounds. Our platform provides privacy controls that allow you to manage your visibility and information sharing according to your comfort level.

Location Data

Location information is used only for matching you with nearby tables and venues. You can control location sharing in your privacy settings.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: privacy@hypepool.com

Privacy Portal: Available in your account settings