Privacy Policy
Last updated: SEP 2026
HEXO Studio(“we”, “us”, or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Permissions
We request the following Android permissions solely to support core features. We do not collect or transmit personal data beyond what is described here.
NOTIFICATION LISTENER SERVICE: This permission enables the user to listen to media playback, control pauses or switches, and display audio information.
DO NOT DISTURB: In order to activate Do Not Disturb mode and modify the volume, this permission is necessary.
NEARBY DEVICES: This permission is required to turn on/off your device's Bluetooth (Android 12 only).
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Device & Usage Data
Device type, OS version, system language, carrier country/name, browser type (if applicable), time zone.
Device ID (e.g., Android ID) for session management, security, and fraud prevention.
App information (app name, version/build; SDK name/version).
Basic log events (e.g., clicks, runtime logs) to improve stability and UX.
2.2 User-Provided Data
User Name & Phone Number to create your profile and enable friend-code pairing.
Support emails: If you contact us, we receive your email address and message content to respond to you.
2.3 Location Data
Foreground & background location only when you have explicitly enabled “Allow tracking this device” (see Section 3).
Used exclusively for:
Real-time mutual location sharing
Custom safe-zone alerts
Nearby place discovery
We do not share your location with anyone who has not both: (a) exchanged a valid friend code with you, and (b) you have toggled on “Allow tracking this device.”
2.4 (Optional) Deleted-Message Recovery Data
Notification content and metadata (e.g., app package, sender name shown in the notification, message text/preview, timestamps) processed locally to detect when a notification message is later deleted and to show a recovered preview.
Recovered media (if you choose to save) is written locally to your device.
We do not upload recovered notifications/media to our servers.
3. Location Sharing & Consent
Mutual Opt-In: Location is shared only after both parties exchange friend codes and both enable “Allow tracking this device.”
Toggle Control: You can disable sharing at any time by turning off the switch in Profile. When off, no location data is collected or transmitted.
4. Mutual Friend-Code Flow
Generate Code: You create a unique friend code (or QR) in your Profile.
Exchange Codes: Trusted contacts enter or scan your code in “Add Friend.”
Activate Sharing: Both users must enable “Allow tracking this device.”
Start Tracking: Only then will real-time locations be visible to each other.
5. User Information
User Name: Personalizes the app and helps friends identify you.
Phone Number: For account creation, friend verification, or contact-based features. Not publicly visible without consent.
6. Device Information
We collect device identifiers (such as Android ID) for security, analytics, and fraud prevention to maintain a unique session and detect suspicious activity.
We do not sell or share personally identifiable information with third-party advertisers. All collected data is handled in compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
7. Information Sharing with Third Parties
We use these services to operate and improve our app. They may collect limited data under their own policies:
Google Play Services
AdMob (Ads delivery/measurement) – may receive device identifiers (e.g., Android ID) to serve and measure ads.
Google Analytics for Firebase (usage analytics) – may receive app list signals, network status, device model, runtime logs, and identifiers to help us understand app performance and usage.
Firebase Crashlytics (crash diagnostics)
Mintegral, Meta SDK (Facebook), Pangle, Unity Ads / AppLovin (ad networks & mediation)
We do not sell or share personally identifiable data with advertisers. Third parties may use cookies or similar technologies as described in their policies. You can opt out of Ads Personalization in your device settings.
8. Log Data
If the app encounters an error, we may collect diagnostic information (via third-party tools), such as IP address, device name, OS version, app configuration at the time, time/date of use, and other technical statistics, to investigate and fix issues.
9. Cookies
This Service does not explicitly use cookies. However, third-party SDKs may use cookies or similar technologies to improve their services. You can choose to accept or refuse cookies in your device or app settings; refusing cookies may limit some functionality.
10. Service Providers
We may employ third parties to: (i) facilitate our Service, (ii) provide the Service on our behalf, (iii) perform Service-related tasks, or (iv) assist in analyzing Service usage. They have access to Personal Information only to perform these tasks and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.
11. Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure. Use caution when sharing sensitive information.
12. Your Rights & Choices
Withdraw consent at any time. For example, you can disable Allow tracking this device and/or revoke Notification access to stop location or deleted-message recovery processing.
Access or revise your information. Contact us to learn what we collect and how it’s processed.
Delete local data. Except for support emails you send to us, your recovery data and caches are stored on your device. You can clear app cache/storage in system settings to remove local data.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you are a parent/guardian and believe your child has provided us information, or if we learn we collected such information without parental consent, we will delete it.
14. “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” – California
We never sell personal information for commercial purposes. Some ad/analytics partners may use technology that could be deemed a “sale” under CCPA. If you do not want your data used for interest-based ads or potential “sales” under CCPA, you may opt out via your device’s Ads Personalization settings.
15. “Do Not Track” – California
Our Service does not track your browsing across third-party websites. Some third-party sites or SDKs may track per their own policies. You can adjust your browser or device settings to limit such tracking.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post changes here with a revised “Last updated” date, and notify you in-app or via email where appropriate.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions or wish to exercise your data rights, please email us at:
📧 joebennettsixx@gmail.com
By installing or using our app, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.