PRIVACY POLICY

At Happy Mama Path (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible via happymamapath.com, we are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal data. We are firmly committed to upholding the highest standards of data protection and complying with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Introduction

Your privacy is of fundamental importance to us. This Privacy Policy affirms our unwavering commitment to responsible data handling practices. We recognize your right to know how your information is gathered and used. Our practices are rooted in principles of transparency, accountability, and user control, ensuring that your data remains secure and processed lawfully.

2. Scope of Policy and Role as Data Controller

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through your interaction with our website, happymamapath.com, and through any associated communication with us, including email exchanges, customer support, and service delivery. In the context of this policy and for purposes of applicable data protection legislation, Happy Mama Path acts as the Data Controller of your personal data — meaning we determine the purposes and means of processing such data.

3. Categories of Personal Data We Process

We collect and process several categories of personal information to provide and improve our services. These include:

a. Usage Data:
Information about how you use our website, such as your browser type, IP address, pages visited, referral sources, access times, and session duration.

b. Account Data:
Identifiers such as your name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address, and other contact information you provide when creating an account or making a purchase.

c. Profile Data:
Details about your preferences, purchase history, browsing behavior, and user activity on happymamapath.com.

d. Communication Data:
Records of any communications with us including customer support inquiries, feedback submissions, and any communication history.

e. Technical Data:
Device and platform information including operating system, screen resolution, mobile device data, and system configuration.

f. Transaction Data:
Payment and purchase details, including payment card information processed via third-party PCI-compliant providers, transaction history, and delivery tracking data.

g. Preference Data:
Information such as marketing subscriptions, opt-in/opt-out selections, responses to surveys, and product or content preferences.

4. Legal Bases for Data Processing

We rely on one or more of the following lawful bases under GDPR and CCPA when processing your personal data:

– Performance of a Contract: To provide products or services you request or purchase.
– Consent: Where you have expressly given us permission to process your data for specific purposes (e.g., marketing communications).
– Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as fraud prevention, website optimization, and improving user experience, provided such interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
– Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulatory obligations.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable data protection laws, you have specific rights with respect to your personal data. These may include:

– Right of Access: To request access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: To have inaccurate or incomplete data corrected.
– Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): To request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
– Right to Restriction: To limit how we process your data under specific circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: To request personal data be provided in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
– Right to Object: To object to certain types of processing including direct marketing.

To exercise any of your rights, contact us at: [email protected]

6. Security Measures

We employ a variety of advanced security measures to protect your data:

– Data encryption in transit and at rest
– Access controls strictly limited to authorized personnel
– Ongoing employee training on data privacy and security awareness
– Routine system audits and security monitoring
– Regular secure backups to prevent data loss

Despite these safeguards, no website or transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure.

7. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal data to and/or process it in countries outside of your place of residence, including countries that may not have data protection laws equivalent to those in your jurisdiction. Where applicable, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including the use of EU Standard Contractual Clauses and compliance with local privacy requirements to ensure your data is protected.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, tax, accounting, or reporting obligations. Retention periods include:

– Usage Data: up to 24 months
– Account and Profile Data: active while your account is maintained, and up to 6 years thereafter
– Communication and Transaction Data: retained for as long as required to resolve disputes or comply with legal obligations
– Preference Data: retained until you update your preferences or withdraw consent

9. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

– Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of happymamapath.com, enabling core functionality like page navigation and secure access.
– Functional Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences to enhance your experience.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website engagement through aggregate statistical data (e.g., Google Analytics).
– Performance Cookies: Improve website speed, responsiveness, and overall usability.

10. Cookie Management and Legal Compliance

You can manage your cookie preferences through our website’s cookie consent tool or directly through your browser settings. In accordance with GDPR and CCPA requirements, non-essential cookies are not set without your consent. Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, users are informed and given meaningful options to accept or decline such tracking.

Under CCPA, residents of California may opt out of the “sale” of personal information (as defined by the law). We do not sell your personal information. However, you may still exercise your right to opt out of data sharing using our consent management tools or by contacting: [email protected].

11. Special Protections for Children Under 13

happymamapath.com is not directed to, nor knowingly collects data from, children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will take prompt action to delete such information. Parents or guardians who believe we have collected personal data from a child may contact us at [email protected].

12. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page. Where required by law, we will notify you of significant changes and obtain your consent if applicable.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://happymamapath.com

We are committed to maintaining full compliance with global privacy standards, and ensuring your data is treated with the highest levels of care and transparency. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us regarding your data protection rights or any privacy concern.