1. Introduction

Happy Birthday Mate ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile services, and related platforms (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using Happy Birthday Mate, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

We may collect:

• Name or username
• Email address
• Date of birth (day and month only, where applicable)
• Profile photos or uploaded media
• Messages, posts, and interactions within Birthday Walls or Tribe Rooms
• Payment-related metadata (transaction references, amounts, status — not card details)

b. Automatically Collected Information

• IP address
• Device and browser type
• Usage logs and interaction data
• Cookies and similar technologies

3. Authentication & Account Security

• Authentication is handled securely via third-party providers.
• We do not store passwords.
• Secure tokens are used to manage sessions.
• Users are responsible for safeguarding their login credentials.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Service
• Match users by birthday
• Enable celebrations, interactions, and digital gifts
• Process payments and prevent fraud
• Communicate updates, service notices, or support messages
• Ensure platform safety, integrity, and compliance

5. Payments & Financial Data

Payments on Happy Birthday Mate are processed by third-party payment processors, including Flutterwave.

• We do not collect or store card or bank details.
• Payment data is handled directly by the payment provider under their own privacy policies.
• Transaction records may be stored for reconciliation, compliance, and dispute resolution.

Merchant Notice:

Payments may appear under our registered business entity name on bank statements.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Maintain sessions
• Improve performance
• Understand user behavior

You may control cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information:

• With trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, payment processors)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of users and the platform

8. International Users

Happy Birthday Mate is accessible globally. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer and processing of your data across borders in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Data Security

We apply industry-standard safeguards including:

• HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Secure access controls
• Input validation and abuse prevention
• Restricted administrative access

However, no system is 100% immune from risk.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Service
• Meet legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations

Users may request account deletion where applicable.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Withdraw consent

Requests can be made via our support contact.

12. Children's Privacy

Happy Birthday Mate is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

14. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact: