Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 25, 2025

HotSpot Live, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our HotSpot mobile application ("HotSpot" or the "App"), available on the iOS App Store. By using HotSpot, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

a. Information You Provide

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, phone number, and other information you choose to provide, such as your name or profile details.

Event Information: Details about events you host or join, including location, time, and event type (public or private), which may be associated with your account.

User Content: Any content you post, such as event descriptions or messages within the App.

b. Automatically Collected Information

Location Data: To enable real-time event hosting and discovery on a map, we collect your precise location when you use the App, with your permission. You can disable location access in your device settings, but this may limit App functionality.

Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the App, such as pages visited, features used, and time spent in the App.

Device Information: Details about your device, including device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and IP address.

c. Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect sensitive information such as payment details, social security numbers, or other government-issued identifiers unless explicitly required and disclosed for specific purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and personalize the App’s features, such as displaying events on a map and notifying you about nearby events.

Enable you to create, manage, and join public or private events.

Communicate with you, including sending service-related updates or responding to your inquiries.

Improve the App by analyzing usage trends and performance.

Ensure the security of the App and prevent fraud or misuse.

Comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from authorities.

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not share, sell, or disclose your personal information with any third parties or affiliates for marketing or any other purposes, except as described below:

Service Providers: We may engage trusted service providers to perform functions such as hosting, analytics, or customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the services they provide to us and to maintain strict confidentiality.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.

Business Transfers: If HotSpot Live, Inc. is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, but we will notify you before this occurs.

4. Data Storage and Security

We store your information on secure servers and implement industry-standard measures to protect it, such as encryption and access controls. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have the following options regarding your information:

Account Information: You can update or delete your account information through the App’s settings.

Location Data: You can disable location sharing via your device settings, though this may affect the App’s functionality.

Communication Preferences: You can opt out of non-essential communications, such as promotional emails, by following the unsubscribe instructions in those messages.

Data Access and Deletion: You may request access to or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at privacy@hotspotlive.com. We will respond to such requests in accordance with applicable laws.

6. Children’s Privacy

HotSpot is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. Contact us if you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13.

7. International Users

HotSpot is operated from the United States. If you use the App from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ. By using the App, you consent to this transfer and processing.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the App or by email. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

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

HotSpot Live, Inc.

Email: alexmckeehan.dev@gmail.com

Address: 8 The Green Suite B, Dover, DE 19901