Privacy Policy

Introduction

At BDAYME, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and services.

By using BDAYME, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described here, please do not use our service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password (if using email/password authentication)
• Profile Information: Name, birthday, profile picture, and any other information you choose to add to your profile
• Wishlist Data: Items you add to wishlists, including product information, links, and notes
• Social Connections: Information about users you follow or who follow you
• Communication Data: Messages, comments, and other communications you send through the platform

Automatically Collected Information

When you use BDAYME, we automatically collect certain information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address
• Cookies and Tracking: HTTP-only refresh tokens for authentication, session data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process your account registration and authenticate your identity
• Enable social features like following users and viewing wishlists
• Send you birthday reminders and notifications (based on your preferences)
• Provide personalized gift recommendations and shopping insights
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Third-Party Service Providers

We work with third-party services to operate our platform:

• Affiliate Partners: We share product information and links with affiliate partners (like Amazon) when you add items to your wishlist. This enables us to provide shopping links and price tracking features.
• Authentication Providers: If you sign in using social providers (Google, Facebook, etc.), those providers process your authentication data according to their privacy policies.
• Hosting and Infrastructure: We use cloud services to host and process your data securely.

Public Information

Based on your privacy settings, certain information may be visible to other users:

• Profile information you choose to make public
• Wishlists set to public or shared with specific users
• Social connections (followers/following) if made public

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or security issues
• Enforce our Terms of Service

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Authentication: HTTP-only cookies store refresh tokens to keep you logged in securely
• Session Management: Track your active session and preferences
• Analytics: Understand how users interact with our platform (anonymized data)

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our platform.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Data Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT tokens)
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

BDAYME is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete that information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: