Privacy Policy

Effective date: Aug 10, 2025

Happiness Mountain Inc. ("us", "we", or "our") operates the Happiness Mountain mobile applications (the “Apps”), products, or services listed on www.happinessmountain.com (the “Website”), or via other delivery methods to you (collectively, the "Service").

This page explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal data when you use our Service, and the choices you have about that data. By using the Service, you agree to this policy.

Definitions

Service — Happiness Mountain mobile applications, products, and services listed on our website or delivered via other methods.

Personal Data — Data about a living individual who can be identified from that data (or with other information we possess).

Usage Data — Data collected automatically through use of the Service or its infrastructure (e.g., features used, performance metrics).

Cookies — Small files stored on your device to enable features or remember settings.

Data Controller — The party that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

Data Processor (Service Provider) — A third party that processes data on behalf of the Data Controller.

Information We Collect

Contact Information

• Name and Email Address provided during account registration, subscription, or customer support.

We use this to create and maintain your account, communicate with you, and respond to inquiries.

User Content

• Photos or Videos: Optional profile photo or other images you upload.
• Customer Support Content: Text, screenshots, or attachments you send to support.
• Other User Content: Text, goals, gratitude entries, chapters read, and other freeform content entered in the app.

We store this content securely and use it to operate the Service, personalize features, and resolve requests.

Identifiers

• User ID: A unique internal identifier for account/session management and analytics.

Usage Data

• Product Interaction: Screens viewed, features used, and in-app events.

We use this to improve the Service and understand engagement.

Diagnostics

• Crash Data: Details about app crashes or errors.
• Performance Data: Load times, API response times, and system health metrics.

We use this to monitor and improve stability.

Custom Analytics & App Data Storage

• App Data in Firebase: App usage data (e.g., goals, gratitude entries, chapters read) is stored securely in Google Firebase.
• Custom Analytics in AWS: Analytics events (e.g., logins, subscription changes, purchase history, technical performance metrics) are processed and stored securely in Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Both Firebase and AWS follow industry-standard security practices. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest and is accessible only to authorized personnel. We do not sell this data to third parties and do not use it for targeted advertising.

Use of Data

• Provide and maintain our Service
• Personalize your app experience
• Monitor usage and performance
• Improve features and content
• Detect, prevent, and resolve technical issues
• Respond to customer inquiries
• Fulfill legal or contractual obligations

Retention of Data

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes described, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Transfer & Disclosure of Data

Your data may be processed on servers outside your jurisdiction. We ensure adequate protections are in place before transfer. We may disclose data when required by law or to protect rights, safety, or security.

Security of Data

We use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights (GDPR & Other Laws)

• Access, update, or delete your data
• Rectify inaccuracies
• Object to or restrict processing
• Request a copy (data portability)
• Withdraw consent

You may exercise these rights by contacting us.

Service Providers & Third Parties

• Firebase — App data storage and user content hosting
• AWS — Custom analytics and event storage
• Google Analytics — Website and usage analytics
• Apple & Google Payments — In-app purchases

These providers process data solely to deliver services on our behalf and are contractually prohibited from using it for other purposes.

Children’s Privacy

The Happiness Mountain app is intended for users aged 13 and older. It contains educational content discussing topics such as brain chemistry, substance effects, relationships, and personal growth. Content is presented for educational purposes and may include mild references to mature themes.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected such information without appropriate consent, we will take immediate steps to delete it from our systems.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy and will post the revised version with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

For support or privacy requests, please use our Contact Form.

If you prefer email, you can reach us at: [email protected]