Privacy Policy

Version 1.0 - January 02, 2026

OVIA Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy applies to the Huddlemates mobile application and the Huddlemates website (collectively, the “Service”) and explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

  1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information (such as name and email), activity data, location data via Apple Maps and MapKit, HealthKit data (such as steps and fitness metrics), photos uploaded by users with consent, and limited device and usage data. When you visit the Huddlemates website, we may also collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

  1. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Huddlemates website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, understand usage patterns, and support basic analytics. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide app and website features, support squad-based challenges, verify activities (including through automated and AI-based systems), assign scores and rewards, improve performance, and respond to user inquiries.

  1. User-to-User Sharing (Huddles)

Huddlemates allows users to create and join groups called Huddles to motivate and support one another. Joining a Huddle is optional and requires your explicit consent. When you join a Huddle, activity progress, achievements, scores, and approved content may be visible to other Huddle members.

  1. Photos and AI-Based Verification

Huddlemates allows users to upload photos to verify certain activities as part of challenges and scoring. Photo uploads are optional and require your explicit consent. Uploaded photos may be processed by Huddlemates' automated systems, including AI-based verification, solely to validate and score activities. Photos are visible only to relevant squad members and are not shared publicly. You may choose whether photos are stored after verification or automatically deleted. Huddlemates does not use uploaded photos for advertising, marketing, or unrelated AI training.

  1. Service Providers and Cloud Hosting

Huddlemates uses trusted third-party cloud service providers to host backend systems, APIs, databases, and stored content. These providers process data solely on Huddlemates' behalf and in accordance with our instructions. Service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and maintain confidentiality.

  1. International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored or processed on servers located outside your state or country. We take reasonable steps to ensure that your data receives an adequate level of protection.

  1. Data Sharing

Huddlemates does not sell or rent personal, activity, location, health, or photo data. Data is shared only with Apple services required for app functionality, trusted cloud service providers acting on our behalf, other users you explicitly approve (such as squad members), or when legally required.

  1. HealthKit Data

Huddlemates integrates with Apple HealthKit only with your explicit consent. HealthKit data is used solely to provide app features such as activity tracking, challenges, and progress insights. Huddlemates does not use HealthKit data for advertising, marketing, or monetization. HealthKit data is not sold or shared with third parties. Any HealthKit-derived data shared within squads is displayed only in aggregated or summary form. You may revoke Huddlemates' access to HealthKit at any time through your device’s Health settings.

  1. . Location Data

Location data is used to enhance activity tracking and squad-based features. Location and HealthKit data are processed independently and are never combined for advertising or tracking purposes.

  1. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data.

  1. Your Rights

You may access, correct, delete your data, delete uploaded photos, or withdraw consent at any time by contacting privacy@huddlemates.com or using in-app controls.

  1. Children’s Privacy

OVIA is intended for family use but not for independent use by children under the age of 13.

14. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use indicates acceptance of changes.

  1. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, contact privacy@huddlemates.com.