Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Overview

HopCircle ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website.

Information We Collect

Account information: Name, email address, and your child's school and year group.
Profile information: Optional details like interests and suburb to help you connect with other families.
Usage data: How you interact with the app to help us improve it.

How We Use Your Information

To connect you with other parents at your child's school
To facilitate playdate organisation
To send you relevant notifications about playdates and connections
To improve our service

Who Can See Your Information

Only verified parents at your child's school can see your profile. Your information is never sold to third parties or used for advertising.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit and at rest. Your data is stored securely on Firebase (Google Cloud) infrastructure in Australia.

Children's Privacy

HopCircle is designed for parents, not children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Children's names and ages are only visible to connected families at the same school.

Your Rights

You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us. You can delete your account directly within the app.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at hello@hopcircle.app.