Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 6, 2026
Hooptie IO LLC ("Hooptie," "we," "us," or "our") operates the Hooptie mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Service.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information. When you sign up, we collect your phone number. If you subscribe to a paid plan, we collect payment information through our third-party payment processor, Stripe. We do not store your full credit card or debit card number.
Usage Data. We collect information about how you interact with the Service, including searches you create, vehicles you save, pages you view, and features you use.
Device Information. We may collect device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and push notification tokens when you use our mobile app.
Location Information. We collect the city, state, and zip code you provide when setting up your deal engines. We do not collect precise GPS location.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide, operate, and maintain the Service
- To process your subscription and payments
- To send you deal alerts via push notification or SMS
- To verify your identity through one-time passcode (OTP) authentication
- To communicate with you about your account, updates, or support requests
- To monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve the Service
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud or technical issues
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service Providers. Third parties that help us operate the Service, including Stripe (payments), cloud hosting providers, and SMS delivery services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal Requirements. If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- Business Transfers. In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. If you cancel your subscription, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
5. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at legal@hooptie.io.
7. Third-Party Links
The Service may display vehicle listings from third-party platforms such as Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp, and AutoTrader. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these platforms. Interacting with sellers on these platforms is subject to their respective privacy policies.
8. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Hooptie IO LLC
Dover, Delaware
legal@hooptie.io