Your data stays
yours. Period.
We built Hype on a simple belief: the people you talk to, the events you attend, and the moments you share belong to you — not us. Here’s exactly how we keep it that way.
Built secure from day one
Every feature — from group events to status updates — was designed with privacy as a non-negotiable foundation.
Secure Data Storage
Your account data, media, and messages are stored using AES-256 encryption at rest on servers located in compliant, certified data centres.
Secure Transmission
All data — messages, media, event details, and status updates — is transmitted over TLS 1.3, protecting it in transit between your device and our servers.
Minimal Data Collection
We collect only what's strictly necessary for the app to work. We do not build advertising profiles, sell your data, or share it with third-party marketers.
No Ad Tracking
We do not use your conversations, media, events, or update history for advertising. You are a person, not a data point.
Biometric App Lock
Protect the entire app with Face ID or Touch ID. Even if someone has your unlocked phone, your chats and events stay locked behind your biometrics.
Transparent Controls
You always decide who sees what. Every privacy setting is clearly labelled and easy to change — no dark patterns, no hidden defaults.
Privacy, feature by feature
We walk you through exactly how your data is handled in every part of Hype — no fine print, no surprises.
Group events, private by design
Events on Hype are tightly scoped to the group they belong to. Only invited group members can see event details, shared media, participant lists, expense breakdowns, polls, and in-event discussions. Nothing leaks outside the group.
- Event details (name, date, location) are visible only to invited participants
- Shared media, photos and files uploaded in an event are accessible only within that event
- Expense records and splits are private to event members only
- Polls and votes within an event are shown only to participants
- In-event discussions remain inside the event and are not shared to the broader group feed
- Event creators can remove participants; removed members lose access immediately
- You can delete your own contribution to an event (messages, media, expense entries) at any time
- Location data attached to an event is stored only with your explicit permission
Private conversations that stay private
Your direct messages are just that — direct. No group can see them, no algorithm reads them, and no one outside your conversation has access. You also have full control over what you share and what you keep.
- Messages, photos, videos, voice notes, files, locations, and contacts are shared only with the recipient
- Voice notes are not transcribed or stored after delivery unless you explicitly save them
- Location sharing is opt-in and real-time only — we do not log location history
- Contact cards shared in chat do not give Hype access to your full address book
- You can delete messages for both sides at any time
- Disappearing messages: set any conversation to auto-delete after 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days
- Profile view privacy — you choose who can see your profile photo, bio, and last-seen status
- Block and report any contact instantly; blocked users cannot see your profile or updates
Groups you trust, controls you keep
Group chats on Hype come with robust admin controls and participant privacy. Creating events or running polls inside a group doesn't expose your personal data — only what you choose to contribute.
- Group membership is private — outsiders cannot see who is in your group
- Only admins can add or remove members and change group settings
- Events and polls created in a group are visible only to group members
- Leaving a group removes your future messages; you may request deletion of past messages
- Group media gallery is accessible to current members only — removed members lose access
- Admins can restrict who can send messages, create events, or run polls
- You can mute, archive, or leave any group without notifying other members
- Report a group or a member directly to our Trust & Safety team from within the app
Share moments on your terms
Updates (status posts) let you share photos and videos with your contacts for 24 hours — and then they're gone. You decide the audience for every single update you post.
- Updates expire and are permanently deleted after 24 hours from our servers
- You control the audience: all contacts, a custom list, or specific people only
- Hide your updates from specific contacts without blocking them
- You can see who viewed your update — viewers cannot see who else viewed it
- Updates are not indexed, publicly searchable, or accessible via link
- Mute another user's updates without unfriending or blocking them
- Delete any of your updates at any time before the 24-hour window closes
- Your update content is never used for advertising or profiling purposes
Our Privacy Policy, plain and simple
Legal language made human. Expand any section to understand exactly how we handle your data.
What data do we collect?
We collect only the minimum data needed to operate the service:
- Account information: your phone number and optional display name and profile photo.
- Messages & media: stored on our servers only to deliver them to the intended recipient. You control retention via disappearing messages and manual deletion.
- Event data: event details, participant lists, shared media, expenses, and poll responses — scoped to event members only.
- Device & app diagnostics: crash reports and performance data to improve the app, collected anonymously without linking to your identity.
- Usage metadata: timestamps of app activity to detect fraud and abuse, not linked to specific messages or conversations.
We do not collect: your full contact list, your browsing history, your precise GPS location history, or any data for advertising purposes.
How do we use your data?
Your data is used solely to power the features you choose to use:
- Delivering messages, media, voice notes, and files to the intended recipient(s).
- Managing group memberships, event access, and poll results.
- Showing updates only to the audience you select and auto-deleting them after 24 hours.
- Providing account recovery and security notifications (e.g., new device login alerts).
- Detecting and preventing spam, abuse, and policy violations.
- Improving the app through anonymised, aggregated diagnostics.
We do not use your data to serve targeted advertisements, build behavioural profiles, or train third-party AI models.
Your rights & choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:
- Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: correct inaccurate data (e.g., your display name or profile photo) directly in the app.
- Erasure: delete your account and associated data. Most data is removed immediately; residual backups are purged within 90 days.
- Portability: export your chat history and media in a machine-readable format.
- Restriction: object to certain processing activities (e.g., anonymised diagnostics).
- Withdrawal of consent: turn off optional permissions (camera, microphone, location) in your device settings at any time.
To exercise any right, contact us at letshype2025@gmail.com. We respond within 30 days.
How long do we keep your data?
- Messages & media: retained until you or the recipient deletes them, or until the disappearing-message timer expires.
- Updates (status): automatically and permanently deleted 24 hours after posting.
- Event data: retained while the event exists. Deleting an event removes all associated data for all members.
- Account data: retained while your account is active. On deletion, account data is removed immediately; backup copies are purged within 90 days.
- Diagnostics & logs: retained for up to 12 months in anonymised form for service-improvement purposes, then permanently deleted.
Can I delete my account?
Yes, you can easily delete your account and all associated data at any time directly in the mobile app by going to Settings > Account > Delete My Account.
If you cannot access the app or prefer to submit a request on the web, you can submit an online deletion request and read full details about what is deleted or kept on our Account Deletion Request page.
If you only want to delete specific content (such as individual chats, shared media, 24-hour updates, or event history) without closing your account, visit our Specific Data Deletion page.
Once submitted, your personal profile, messages, group memberships, updates, and events are deleted immediately, and any residual encrypted backup copies are completely purged within 90 days.
Children & minors
Hype is intended for users aged 13 and above (or the applicable minimum age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone below this age threshold. If you believe a minor has created an account, please contact us at letshype2025@gmail.com and we will remove it promptly.
Child Safety & Exploitation Standards for Hype
Hype maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding the endangerment of children. In strict compliance with global child safety laws and digital platform expectations, we explicitly prohibit any forms of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) and Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on our platform.
- Prohibited Behavior: Users are strictly forbidden from uploading, transmitting, or sharing any text, images, or media that depicts or promotes the exploitation, nudity, or abuse of minors.
- Enforcement & Reporting: We actively review reports, will instantly remove any offending content, and immediately ban violating accounts.
- Legal Compliance: In accordance with federal and international laws, confirmed instances of CSAM will be reported directly to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and relevant law enforcement authorities.
- Safety Point of Contact: For questions regarding our moderation procedures, or to flag severe policy concerns, contact our designated child safety team at letshype2025@gmail.com.
International data transfers
To deliver a fast and reliable service, your data may be processed in data centres located outside your home country. Where such transfers occur, we apply appropriate safeguards — such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) — to ensure your data receives the same level of protection regardless of location.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you via an in-app notification and update the "Last updated" date below. Continuing to use Hype after a change constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. The current policy is always available at letshype.in/privacy.html.
Last updated: September 2026
Our commitment to you
These aren't just words — they're promises built into every line of code.
Have a privacy question?
Our dedicated Privacy team is here to help. Reach out and we'll respond within 30 days.