Privacy Policy and Data Principles – TheHappyMod.com
We believe your privacy is not a setting to be managed, but a right to be respected. This document explains our privacy principles in plain language, so you know exactly how we approach data.
Our First Principle: We Collect Only What Is Essential
You can browse and download any file from our website without providing any personal information. We do not require you to create an account to use our main service. When you visit our site (TheHappyMod.com), our servers recognize anonymous, non personal technical data, such as your browser type or which pages are most popular. This helps us understand our visitor traffic and improve the site for everyone.
Our Second Principle: Your Participation is Your Choice
We offer optional accounts for users who want to join our community discussions. If you choose to sign up, you will provide a username and email. We use this information only to operate the community features and keep them safe from spam.
Our Third Principle: Your Data Is Not for Sale
This is a core promise. We will never sell your personal information. The limited information we handle is used only to operate, secure, and improve this website for the community.
Our Fourth Principle: Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising
This section explains the technologies we use to fund, secure, and understand our site.
- What Are Cookies? Cookies are tiny text files stored on your computer that help a website remember things. We use them for three purposes:
- Functionality: If you have an optional account, a cookie is used to keep you logged in.
- Analytics: We use services like Google Analytics to gather the anonymous data mentioned in Principle 1. This helps us know how many people visit and what content is popular, so we can improve the site.
- Advertising: This site is funded by our advertising partners, such as Google AdSense. These partners use cookies (like the DoubleClick cookie) to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests, both on our site. You can learn more about Google’s ad policies and opt out by visiting their Ad Settings page.
Our Fifth Principle: Your Data Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
We respect your right to control your data. In accordance with laws like the GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you (if you have an account).
- Correct any inaccurate information.
- Delete your account and its associated data at any time (the “Right to be Forgotten”).
CCPA “Do Not Sell” Notice: As stated in Principle 3, we do not sell your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
Our Sixth Principle: This Platform Is for Users 13 and Older
Our service is created for users aged 13 and up, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect or store data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
Our Seventh Principle: We Are Not Responsible for Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of any third-party sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page.
Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: [email protected]