OpenYard ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
In short: We only collect what we need to make weekly hangs happen automatically. We never sell your data, and you can delete everything at any time.
When you sign up with Google OAuth, we collect:
With your explicit permission, we access your Google Calendar to:
We only read your availability, not event details. We cannot see what your meetings are about, who they're with, or any other private information.
When you invite friends to a crew, we collect:
We automatically collect:
We use your information to:
OpenYard uses SMS to send hang invites, reminders, and RSVP links. By providing your phone number and creating or joining a crew, you consent to receive these text messages.
You'll receive approximately 1-2 messages per week per crew. Message frequency may vary based on crew activity.
You can opt out at any time by:
After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS messages from that crew. Standard message and data rates may apply.
For help with SMS messages, reply "HELP" or contact us at support@openyard.app.
When you join a crew, other crew members can see your name, profile photo (if provided), and availability for hangs. This is necessary for coordinating weekly get-togethers.
We share information with trusted third-party services that help us operate OpenYard:
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for providing services to OpenYard.
We never:
We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of OpenYard, our users, or others.
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
You can view and update your profile information at any time in the app settings.
You can delete your account and all associated data at any time. This includes:
To delete your account, go to Profile → Edit Profile → Delete Account, or contact us at support@openyard.app.
You can revoke OpenYard's access to your Google Calendar at any time through your Google Account settings. Note that this will prevent us from creating or updating hang events on your calendar.
You can opt out of SMS by replying "STOP" or leaving the crew. You can opt out of emails by adjusting your notification preferences or clicking "unsubscribe" in any email.
OpenYard is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@openyard.app, and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
Your continued use of OpenYard after changes become effective means you accept the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@openyard.app.
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@openyard.app.