Privacy Policy for halfsies

Effective Date: 01-July-2025
Last Updated: 01-July-2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how [Your Name] ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the halfsies mobile application (available on Android and iOS platforms) and visit our website at https://halfsiesit.com/ (collectively, the "Services").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This policy complies with applicable privacy laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), and Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Data Controller Information:

• Individual Developer: Ruchir Dorwani
• Location: Maharashtra, India
• Contact: hello@halfsiesit.com

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Username and password when you create an account
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting us at hello@halfsiesit.com

2.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

We explicitly do not collect:

• Email addresses
• Phone or mobile numbers
• First name, last name, or other personal identifiers
• Physical addresses
• Social media information
• Location or GPS data
• Contact lists or phonebook data
• Photos, images, or camera access
• Payment information (the app is free)

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

Through third-party analytics services, we may collect:

• Device information (device type, operating system version)
• App usage analytics and performance data
• Technical information about how you interact with our Services

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

3.1 Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: Collects usage data and analytics. Privacy Policy
• Mixpanel: Collects usage analytics and user behavior data. Privacy Policy
• Firebase: Provides app analytics and performance monitoring. Privacy Policy

3.2 Hosting Services

• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Our data is hosted on AWS servers located in the Mumbai region, India. Privacy Policy

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our Services
• Authenticate user accounts
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Analyze usage patterns and performance
• Respond to user inquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With third-party service providers (analytics, hosting) as described above
• When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• In connection with a business transfer (merger, acquisition, etc.)
• With your explicit consent

6. Data Security and Storage

• Data is stored on secure AWS servers in Mumbai, India
• We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data
• Account passwords are encrypted
• We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our Services may be used by children under 13 years of age. We are committed to protecting children's privacy:

• We collect minimal information from all users, including children
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children beyond username and password
• We do not send marketing communications to any users
• Parents can contact us at hello@halfsiesit.com to review, delete, or modify their child's information

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are in the European Union, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict processing
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent

8.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Delete personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

8.3 CalOPPA Compliance

• We honor Do Not Track signals
• Third-party behavioral tracking may occur through our analytics providers
• You can disable tracking through your device settings

8.4 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@halfsiesit.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including India where our servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies. Our mobile app does not use cookies but may use device identifiers for analytics purposes through third-party services.

11. Marketing and Communications

• We do not send promotional emails or marketing communications
• We do not engage in remarketing or advertising campaigns
• We do not display advertisements within our app

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• For material changes, we may provide additional notice through the app

13. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide Services. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time by contacting us.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

For EU residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Note: This Privacy Policy is governed by Indian law and the laws of the jurisdictions where our users are located, as applicable.