TheHavenHub is a first-of-its-kind mobile application connecting at-risk individuals to homeless shelters, food banks, emergency hotlines, medical resources, and affordable clothing in their area. With an interactive map and a user-friendly interface, TheHavenHub empowers users to find the help they need quickly and easily. Our mission is to provide a lifeline to those in need, ensuring that no one has to face homelessness or insecurity alone. Available now on the App Store and coming soon to the Google Play Store and the Web
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Thank you for using TheHavenHub! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your information.
We have entered this policy's URL in the Privacy Policy URL field in App Store Connect so it appears on our App Store page.
Users currently have the default option to use the application signed out, wherein no information is collected. When you create an account and log in to TheHavenHub, we collect the following information: Name: Your first and last name. Email Address: Your email address. Password: Your password to access your account.
The information we collect is used for the following purposes: Account Management: To create, authenticate, and maintain your user account. Communication: To send account‑related notices and respond to support inquiries. Security & Maintenance: To secure the app, troubleshoot issues, and improve performance.
We never sell or rent your personal data. We may disclose data if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property. Any third party receiving your data (e.g., SDKs, analytics) is contractually bound to protect it with the same safeguards described here in.
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide the App’s services or comply with legal obligations. Upon request, we will delete your data from active systems and backups within 30 days. You may withdraw consent and request deletion at any time by contacting us.
By creating an account, you consent to our collection and use of your data as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw consent at any time via in‑app privacy controls or by contacting us; we will halt processing and delete your data as outlined above.
We collect only the data strictly necessary for core app functionality, in accordance with the data‑minimization principle. We do not request system‑level permissions (e.g., location), and we honor any device settings you choose.
You can delete your account by contacting us, and we will delete all information with your account.
We use industry‑standard security measures to protect your information. No security measures are perfect; we regularly review and update our practices.
HavenHub is intended for users over the age of 13. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) by requiring users to be over the age of 13 years. If we learn that any account belongs to an individual that is under the age of 13, we will delete all of their information promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Material changes will be posted in‑app or communicated via email before taking effect.
For questions or concerns, please contact: volf.dmitry@gmail.com or barot.22@buckeyemail.osu.edu. Usually, someone will respond to you and address your concern within 24 hours of contact.