Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December, 21 2024

Welcome to HappyGamer, Inc. (“HappyGamer,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy applies to your viewing, use, and interactions with https://www.happygamer.com (the “Site”), our associated mobile applications (the “Mobile Apps”), and any other websites, applications, or services owned or operated by HappyGamer (collectively with the Site and Mobile Apps, the “Services”) that link to this Privacy Policy.

HappyGamer values your privacy and wants you to understand how we collect, use, and disclose personal information about you. By using the Services, you consent to the extent permitted by law to the data collection and handling practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, do not use the Services.

1. Who We Are

For purposes of data protection laws, HappyGamer, Inc., located at 5850 Canoga Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367, is the data controller of your information. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

HappyGamer, Inc.
Attn: Privacy/Data Protection
[email protected]

2. Information We Collect

We collect information about you in a variety of ways when you use the Services:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Profile/Account Information: When you create an account (“Profile”) or otherwise interact with the Services, we may ask for your name, email address, phone number, and (if required) payment details for transactions.
• Content: You may choose to upload, submit, or publish blog posts, comments, images, videos, or other content to the Services, which may include personal information.
• Communications: If you contact us (e.g., for customer support), we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email, and the content of your message.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to automatically collect certain data about your visit or usage of the Services:

• IP Address
• Device and browser type
• Operating system
• Referring/exit pages
• Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and links you click
• Location information (if your device settings permit)

We may use the information collected automatically to:

• Remember your preferences
• Provide, personalize, and improve the Services
• Analyze usage to better understand how users access and use our Services
• Measure the effectiveness of our content or advertising

2.3 What are cookies?

2.4 How do we use cookies?

2.5 Manage cookie preferences

2.6 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

• Social Media Platforms: If you connect through a social media platform (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, or similar), we may collect information from your public profile or other data you authorize the platform to share with us.
• Service Providers and Partners: We may receive demographic or statistical data to better understand user demographics and interests.

If we combine or associate information from other sources with information that we collect through the Services, we will treat the combined information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for various lawful purposes, including:

3.1 Providing and Improving the Services

• • Operate, maintain, and enhance the features and functionality of our Site, Mobile Apps, and other Services.
  • Personalize content, including advertisements or promotional offers we think may interest you.
  • Facilitate the creation of and secure access to your account.

3.2 Communications

• • Send emails, texts, or push notifications about updates, new features, or other news related to HappyGamer.
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests for customer support.

3.3 Analytics and Performance

• • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with the Services.
  • Conduct research and analytics to improve user experience and develop new services.

3.4 Legal and Security

• • Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues.
  • Enforce our Terms of Service or comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety, as well as that of our users or the public.

Where required by applicable law, we will rely on one or more legal bases to process your personal information, such as your consent, our legitimate interest, or compliance with a legal obligation.

4. How We Disclose Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may disclose your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers
We share information with third-party vendors and service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, payment processing, analytics, customer support, or marketing. These companies are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to provide services to us.

4.2 Affiliates and Subsidiaries
We may share information with our affiliates and subsidiaries that follow practices at least as protective as those described in this Policy.

4.3 Legal and Safety Requirements
We may disclose information if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:

• • Comply with a legal obligation (e.g., a subpoena or court order).
  • Protect our rights or property.
  • Investigate fraud or a security threat.
  • Protect the personal safety of users or the public.

4.4 Business Transactions
In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred to a third party as part of the transaction. We will endeavor to direct any such entity to use your personal information in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.

5. Consent

We may share your information with your consent, such as when you authorize linking your HappyGamer account with a third-party application or website.

Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Account Management

You may review, update, or delete certain information in your account by logging into your profile and adjusting your settings. If you wish to delete your account entirely, you can do so by choosing the “Delete My Account” option in your profile settings or by contacting us at [email protected].

5.2 Email and Marketing Preferences

• Opt-Out of Marketing Emails: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or by adjusting your account settings.
• Push Notifications (Mobile Apps): You may manage push notifications through your mobile device’s settings.

5.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

To learn how to manage cookies and other tracking technologies, please see our Cookie Policy. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of the Services may not function properly if you disable cookies.

5.4 Do Not Track

We do not respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. However, we offer you choices in how you can opt out of certain uses of tracking technologies (see above).

6. Additional Rights for EEA/UK/Swiss Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have certain data subject rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or other applicable legislation:

• Access: Request information about how we process your personal data and obtain a copy of it.
• Rectification: Request that we correct or complete personal data that is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Erasure: Ask us to delete your personal data if it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or if you withdraw consent (where applicable).
• Restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Portability: Request that we transfer your personal data to you or a third party in a machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data where such processing is based on our legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority in your country of residence or place of work if you believe your rights under GDPR have been violated.

7. Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)), California residents have the right to:

• Know the categories of personal information collected, used, or shared.
• Access specific pieces of personal information collected about them.
• Delete personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Correct inaccurate personal information.
• Opt Out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information, if applicable.
• Not be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions regarding your rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will verify your request using the information associated with your account, including email address. We may need additional information to verify your identity.

Please note that we do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA/CPRA. We may disclose personal information for business purposes with service providers who are contractually required to protect it.

8. Data Security

We use a variety of technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect the security and integrity of your personal information. Despite our best efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. You are responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your login credentials and for controlling access to your devices.

9. Retention of Your Information

We retain your personal information for as long as it is reasonably necessary to provide the Services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or as otherwise permitted or required by applicable law. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include the length of our relationship with you, the legal basis for processing, and legal requirements.

10. Children’s Privacy

IF YOU ARE UNDER 13 YEARS OF AGE, YOU MAY NOT USE OR ACCESS THE SERVICES AT ANY TIME OR IN ANY MANNER.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under the age of consent in certain jurisdictions). If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under these ages, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible. If you believe we might have information from or about a child in violation of these requirements, please contact us at [email protected].

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, processed in, or stored in countries other than the one in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different (and potentially less protective) than the laws of your country. In such cases, we will take appropriate measures to ensure an adequate level of protection of your personal information, such as by using Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms.

12. Third-Party Services & Links

The Services may link to or integrate with third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of each third-party website or service you visit or use.

If you connect the Services with a third-party platform (e.g., Facebook, Twitter), you authorize us to share information (such as your username or usage data) as directed by that platform’s settings or your permissions.

13. Advertisers & Analytics Providers

We may use third-party analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand how users access and use the Services. These providers may collect and process information about your visits to our Site or use of our Mobile Apps to evaluate your use, compile statistical reports on site activity, and provide other services related to site activity and internet usage.

• To opt out of Google Analytics, visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

We may also allow third-party advertising partners to use cookies, pixels, or other tracking technologies to collect usage information and display more relevant ads to you. For more information or to opt out of interest-based advertising, visit:

• Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices
• Digital Advertising Alliance: https://www.aboutads.info/choices
• Your Online Choices (EU users): https://www.youronlinechoices.com/

14. Business Transfers & Corporate Changes

In the event that HappyGamer or some or all of its assets relating to the Services are acquired by or merged with a third party, or in connection with a contemplated change-of-ownership transaction, we reserve the right to transfer or assign the information we have collected from users. We will use reasonable efforts to direct any acquiring entity to use your personal information in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or applicable law. When we do, we will post the revised Policy on the Site, and the “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the date of the most recent changes. Your continued use of the Services after an updated Privacy Policy becomes effective constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated Policy.

We will not retroactively reduce your privacy rights without your explicit consent.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about this Privacy Policy or our practices, you may contact us at:

HappyGamer, Inc.
Attn: Privacy/Data Protection
[email protected]

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

For California residents wishing to exercise their CCPA/CPRA rights, please specify that in your request.