The answer to the question is Google hangouts safe? YES, Google hangouts entirely safe to use. Google hangouts encrypt all the information, including conversation, chat, and every bit of your data, to maintain safety and privacy. You are safe with all the available communication options on Google hangouts.

Does hangout use data?

Its similar to Skype or iMessage with messaging, voice calls and video chat features, except that Wi-Fi calling through Hangouts costs absolutely nothing. If youre not connected to Wi-Fi, youll be using your mobile data plan, not your voice minutes.