Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how MakeMeHappy.today collects, uses, and safeguards your data.
๐ Last updated: April 25, 2025 | Effective: April 25, 2025
๐ Contents
1. Information We Collect 2. How We Use Your Information 3. Data Storage & Security 4. Cookies & Tracking 5. Third-Party Services 6. Your Rights 7. Children's Privacy 8. Changes to This Policy 9. Contact Us๐ฅ 1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account registration: name, email address, password (SHA-256 hashed)
- Profile information: mood, preferences, profile picture (if Google sign-in)
- User-generated content: posts, thoughts, comments, poll votes, mood logs
- Communications: messages sent through Contact form
Information Collected Automatically
- Device information: browser type, operating system, screen size
- Usage data: pages visited, features used, time spent on platform
- IP address (for rate limiting and security purposes only)
Google Sign-In
If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from Google. We do not access your Google contacts, calendar, or any other Google data.
โ๏ธ 2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve the MakeMeHappy.today platform
- To personalize your experience and content feed
- To send password reset emails (only when you request it)
- To ensure platform security and prevent abuse
- To analyse anonymous usage patterns to improve features
- To respond to your support requests
We do not use your data for advertising profiling, selling to data brokers, or any purpose not listed above.
๐ 3. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored on servers located in India, operated by our hosting provider. We implement the following security measures:
- Passwords hashed with SHA-256 + salt before storage
- HTTPS (TLS 1.2+) enforced on all connections
- HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) enabled
- Data folder protected from public web access
- Rate limiting on all sensitive API endpoints
- Regular security audits and updates
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.
๐ช 4. Cookies & Tracking
We use minimal cookies:
- Session storage: To keep you logged in (localStorage, not cookies)
- Preferences: Theme and language settings stored locally in your browser
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any third-party tracking cookies. We do not display advertisements.
๐ 5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Sign-In: Optional authentication. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Fonts: Typography loading. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
- Anthropic Claude AI: AI-powered profile generation and greetings. No personal data is permanently stored by Anthropic.
- RSS/News Feeds: News content loaded via third-party RSS proxies. No personal data is shared.
โ๏ธ 6. Your Rights
Under applicable Indian data protection laws and international best practices, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Correction: Update inaccurate information in your account settings
- Deletion: Request permanent deletion of your account and all associated data
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to any processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@makemehappy.today. We will respond within 30 days.
๐ถ 7. Children's Privacy
MakeMeHappy.today is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
๐ 8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes via a notice on the platform. Continued use of MakeMeHappy.today after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
โ๏ธ 9. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or requests:
- Email: privacy@makemehappy.today
- Business: RajeshFashions, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- GST: 29ANRPG7890E1ZD