Security and Privacy on Hoplr
Hoplr values the security and privacy of its users. In this article, we explain how your data is protected and how you can use Hoplr safely.
🆔 Your Identity and Neighbourhood Access
When creating a Hoplr account, you agree to use your real identity. Based on your address, you are automatically placed in the correct neighbourhood. This ensures that you connect with real neighbours in your area.
🔐 Privacy of Hoplr Neighbourhoods
- People who are not registered in your Hoplr neighbourhood cannot see any messages or information from your neighbourhood.
- No information about your neighbourhood is available through Google or other search engines.
- This ensures that all interactions within Hoplr remain private and are only accessible to local residents.
This is what we mean with 'closed' neighbourhoods.
🛡️ Data Protection and Security
- Registered Hoplr members in your neighbourhood can see your name and street name.
- Your email address and house number are never shared with neighbours or other parties.
- Hoplr does not share or sell personal data, unlike traditional social media platforms. Learn more about our business model.
⚠️ Safe Online Behaviour
As with any social platform (and in real life), it is important to be cautious with what you share. Keep these points in mind:
✅ People may use a false name.
✅ People may pretend to be someone else.
✅ Never share personal details, holiday plans, or photos of your home.
🌍 Followers and Surrounding Neighbourhoods
Hoplr members can follow nearby neighbourhoods, but followers have limited access to your neighbourhood:
- 👤 Limited profile information: Followers can only see limited details from your profile.
- 👀 Message visibility: You decide which posts and activities are visible to followers. When creating a post, you can specify if followers can see it.
- 💬 Follower interactions: Followers can reply to posts that are visible to them, but they cannot create posts in your neighbourhood.
More information about following surrounding neighbourhoods can be found here.
By following these guidelines, we can ensure a safe and pleasant environment on Hoplr. Do you have any questions or concerns? Feel free to contact our support team. 😊
(Last updated: 28/02/2025)