Privacy Policy for MoodMap

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with MoodMap, we may collect the following types of information:

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve our website and services
• To allow you to create a profile, submit stories, and interact with the community
• To send important updates, newsletters, or promotional emails (if you opt-in)
• To respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and ensure site security
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under the following legal bases:

• Your consent (e.g., for newsletters or marketing)
• Performance of a contract (e.g., providing our services)
• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving user experience and site functionality)
• Compliance with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share data in the following cases:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the website, analytics, or email delivery
• Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, or legal request
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Retention

We will keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Data Protection Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Access controls and limited employee access
• Regular security monitoring

However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. International Data Transfers

If you access MoodMap from outside the United States, your data may be transferred and processed in countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home jurisdiction.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

To exercise your rights, please contact us (see Section 11).

9. Children's Privacy

MoodMap is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: