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Response from developer
Hi Scoobsnack7, Thank you for sharing your concerns. First, we’d like to clarify that Hoot is a US-based company, founded and operated in Colorado. Privacy and user safety are fundamental to how Hoot was designed. Unlike traditional social platforms, Hoot connects people through shared physical spaces called Canopies. Location permission is requested solely to verify a user’s physical presence within a Canopy, allowing them to participate in conversations relevant to their surroundings. Hoot is not designed to track users’ movements or share their live locations with others. Users who choose not to enable location permissions can still explore Canopies without actively participating. We appreciate the opportunity to clarify this distinction and hope you’ll give Hoot another chance.
