Happy Mystics

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Privacy Policy for Happy Mystics

Effective Date: October 1st, 2024

At Happy Mystics, your privacy is our priority. We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how we handle it. This policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information, and outlines your rights under various privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information directly from you when you use our platform:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Location
  • Any additional information you voluntarily provide on your profile (e.g., interests, photos)

We may also collect information automatically through cookies, tracking technologies, and analytics tools (e.g., IP address, browser type, device identifiers, etc.).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage your account and enable community interactions.
  • To allow businesses to advertise on the platform and to facilitate monetization for content creators.
  • To analyze and improve the performance of our site through the use of cookies and tracking technologies.
  • To communicate with you about site updates, security, or issues with your account.

Your data will not be sold for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Enhance your experience by remembering your preferences.
  • Analyze site traffic and user behavior for improving our services.
  • Support advertising features that are relevant to your interests.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of the website.

4. User Content and Posting

You can post comments, photos, and other content on the platform. By doing so, you agree to our content guidelines, which prohibit offensive, illegal, or unethical material. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines, and users responsible for such content may face account termination.

5. Sales and Transactions

While users may arrange sales or transactions with each other outside the platform, Happy Mystics does not store or process financial information related to these sales. Any financial data we do collect will be limited to advertisers using the platform. These details are kept secure and used solely for billing and advertising purposes.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable privacy laws:

For EU Users (GDPR Rights):

  • Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct or update your personal information.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): You can request that we delete your data from our system.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request your data in a structured, commonly used format so you can transfer it to another service.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we stop processing your data in certain circumstances (e.g., while correcting errors).
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to data processing at any time, where consent is the legal basis for processing.

For California Users (CCPA Rights):

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, how we use it, and who we share it with.
  • Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal data. Since we do not sell personal data, this option is provided for full transparency.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@happymystics.com.

7. Managing Your Data

You have full control over your data:

  • You can update or change your profile information at any time.
  • You can delete your account or request that we remove your data from our system by contacting us at hello@happymystics.com.
  • If you wish to opt-out of cookies or tracking technologies, you can adjust your browser settings or manage preferences on the website.

8. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. Our platform is powered by WordPress tools with additional security features in place to safeguard your data. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

In case of a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable laws.

9. Third-Party Data Sharing

We may share anonymized or aggregated data with third parties for site improvement, advertising, or analytics purposes. Personal data will not be shared with third parties without your consent, and where data is shared, we ensure it is anonymized or encrypted to protect your privacy.

We may also share data with third-party service providers for hosting, payment processing, or analytics purposes, but only to the extent necessary for them to provide services to us.

10. International Users

Although Happy Mystics is based in the United States, users from all over the world are welcome to join. By using the website, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and stored in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your home country. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR for users in the European Union.

11. Age Restrictions

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account on our platform. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from minors under the age of 18.

12. Legal Compliance

We comply with all relevant privacy regulations, including:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for users in the European Union.
  • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for users in California.
  • COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) in the U.S.

If you have questions about our compliance with these or other laws, feel free to reach out to us.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of the platform after changes are made signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Transfer of Ownership

In the event that Happy Mystics is sold, merged, or transferred to a new owner, we reserve the right to transfer your personal data to the new owner as part of the business transaction. This transfer will be for the continued operation of the website and to maintain the services we provide.

You will not be required to provide explicit consent for this transfer; however, we will notify you of any significant changes to the privacy practices or procedures once ownership is transferred. If you do not agree with the new policies or practices, you may delete your account or request the removal of your data at any time.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: hello@happymystics.com