Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 18, 2026
Welcome to HappyFace! We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
- Profile Data: Username, display name, profile photo, and bio
- Authentication: Email address and encrypted password
- Age Verification: Date of birth (to ensure users are 13+)
1.2 Content You Create
- Posts (photos and videos)
- Comments and reactions
- Stories (automatically deleted after 24 hours)
- Chat messages
1.3 Usage Data
- App interactions and features used
- Device information (model, operating system version)
- Analytics data via Firebase Analytics (crash reports, performance metrics)
- Push notification preferences
- Language preferences
1.4 Social Connections
- Friend lists and followers
- Friend requests sent and received
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the HappyFace service
- Enable you to create and share content
- Connect you with friends and other users
- Send push notifications (likes, comments, messages, friend requests)
- Personalize your experience (language settings, notification preferences)
- Improve app performance and fix bugs
- Ensure safety and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share information with:
3.1 Other Users
- Your public posts are visible to all HappyFace users
- Your profile information is visible to users you accept as friends
- Your stories are visible to your friends for 24 hours
3.2 Service Providers
- Google Firebase: Cloud storage, authentication, analytics, and push notifications
- Cloud Functions: Server-side processing for notifications
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of HappyFace and our users.
4. Data Storage and Security
- Your data is stored securely on Google Firebase servers
- We use industry-standard encryption for data transmission
- Passwords are encrypted and never stored in plain text
- Stories are automatically deleted after 24 hours
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: View your personal information in your profile settings
- Update: Change your profile information, username, or photo
- Delete: Remove individual posts, comments, or messages
- Account Deletion: Delete your entire account and associated data
- Notifications: Control notification preferences in settings
- Block Users: Block users who violate community standards
6. Children's Privacy
HappyFace is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the account.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence. By using HappyFace, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of HappyFace after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Third-Party Services
HappyFace uses the following third-party services:
10. Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
- Stories: Automatically deleted after 24 hours
- Deleted Content: Removed from our servers within 30 days
- Backup Data: May persist in backups for up to 90 days
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