Summary
Last updated: [EDIT: date]. This policy explains what information dhappymod.com (“we”, “us”) collects, why, and what choices you have. We collect as little as we can, and we do not sell personal information.
Who Is Responsible
The site operator is [EDIT: legal name or trading name, country]. You can reach us at [EDIT: contact email] or through the contact page.
Information We Collect
Information you give us
When you use the contact form we receive your name, email address, the topic and your message. We use it only to reply and to keep a record of the conversation. If you comment on a post, we store your name, email, comment and IP address.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our server and our tools receive technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring page, time and approximate location. This helps us keep the site secure and understand which guides are useful.
Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and local storage for preferences (for example dark mode), analytics and advertising. See our Cookie Policy for details and how to manage them.
How We Use Information
- To provide and improve the website and its guides.
- To answer messages and requests.
- To protect the site against spam, abuse and attacks.
- To measure traffic and performance using Google Analytics through Site Kit.
- To show advertising that helps fund the site.
- To meet legal obligations.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics (via Google Site Kit) to understand traffic in aggregate. Google may set cookies and process IP addresses as described in its own policies. You can opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out add-on or by using your browser’s privacy settings.
Advertising
We may show ads through Google AdSense or other advertising partners. These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to show ads based on your visits to this and other sites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit. You can manage personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings and read how Google uses data at How Google uses data from partner sites. Where required by law, we ask for your consent before personalised ads are shown.
Legal Bases (EEA, UK)
Where GDPR applies, we rely on legitimate interests (running and securing the site), consent (non-essential cookies and personalised ads) and legal obligation, as appropriate.
Sharing Information
We share data only with service providers that help us operate the site (hosting, analytics, advertising, email delivery, security) and when required by law. We do not sell personal information.
International Transfers
Some providers process data outside your country, including the United States. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
Retention
Contact messages are kept for up to [EDIT: for example 24 months]. Analytics data is kept for the period configured in our analytics account. Comments are kept until you ask us to delete them.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or export your data, object to or restrict processing, withdraw consent and complain to your data protection authority. California residents may also have rights to know, delete and opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information; we do not sell personal information. To exercise a right, contact us.
Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 where local law requires). If you believe a child has sent us personal data, contact us and we will delete it.
Security
We use HTTPS, access controls and regular updates. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
External Links
Our guides link to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
Changes
We may update this policy. The date at the top shows the latest version. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.
Contact
Questions about privacy: [EDIT: privacy email] or the contact page.