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Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 11, 2025

Introduction

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.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you sign up with Google OAuth, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Google profile information
  • Timezone (for accurate scheduling)

Calendar Access

With your explicit permission, we access your Google Calendar to:

  • Check your availability (free/busy information)
  • Create recurring weekly hang events
  • Update hang details (time, location, attendees)

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.

Contact Information

When you invite friends to a crew, we collect:

  • Phone numbers (for SMS invites and reminders)
  • Email addresses (for email invites and notifications)

Usage Data

We automatically collect:

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
  • Device information (operating system, device type)
  • Crew activity (hangs created, RSVPs, check-ins)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide the Service: Create crews, schedule weekly hangs, send invites and reminders.
  • Smart Scheduling: Analyze calendar availability to find optimal hang times for your crew.
  • Communication: Send SMS and email notifications about upcoming hangs, RSVPs, and crew updates.
  • Improve OpenYard: Understand how people use the app to make it better.
  • Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.

SMS and Text Messaging

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.

Message Frequency

You'll receive approximately 1-2 messages per week per crew. Message frequency may vary based on crew activity.

Opt-Out

You can opt out at any time by:

  • Replying "STOP" to any OpenYard text message
  • Leaving the crew in the app
  • Deleting your account

After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS messages from that crew. Standard message and data rates may apply.

Customer Support

For help with SMS messages, reply "HELP" or contact us at support@openyard.app.

How We Share Your Information

With Your Crew

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.

With Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party services that help us operate OpenYard:

  • Google: For authentication and calendar integration
  • Supabase: For secure data storage and authentication
  • Vercel: For hosting and infrastructure
  • Twilio: For SMS messaging
  • Resend: For email delivery

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it for providing services to OpenYard.

What We DON'T Share

We never:

  • Sell your personal information to anyone
  • Share your data with advertisers
  • Use your calendar data for anything other than scheduling hangs
  • Share your contact information without your permission

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of OpenYard, our users, or others.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
  • We use OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication
  • Calendar tokens are encrypted and stored securely
  • Access to user data is restricted and logged
  • Regular security audits and updates

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Update

You can view and update your profile information at any time in the app settings.

Delete Your Data

You can delete your account and all associated data at any time. This includes:

  • Your profile information
  • All crews you created (and their hang history)
  • Your crew memberships
  • All calendar events we created

To delete your account, go to Profile → Edit Profile → Delete Account, or contact us at support@openyard.app.

Revoke Calendar Access

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.

Opt Out of Communications

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.

Children's Privacy

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.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting the new policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending you an email (for material changes)

Your continued use of OpenYard after changes become effective means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

OpenYard Support

Email: support@openyard.app

Website: openyard.app

Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: Request details about what personal information we collect, use, and share
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell your data)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We won't discriminate against you for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@openyard.app.

Your European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to Object: Object to our processing of your data
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@openyard.app.