Privacy Policy

Introduction

Happy Dog Trading ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application at happydogtrading.com and happydog.fly.dev (the "Service").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide to us, including but not limited to:

• Name and contact information (email address)
• Account credentials (username and password)
• Profile information (trading preferences, experience level)
• Trading data (trades, positions, performance metrics)
• OAuth authentication data from third-party providers (Google, LinkedIn, Discord, Twitter)

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information (operating system, device type)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Service
• Create and manage your account
• Process and store your trading journal data
• Generate analytics and performance reports
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Communicate with you about updates, features, and support
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service (e.g., Fly.io for hosting, Google OAuth for authentication, analytics services)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information

Third-Party Authentication

Our Service offers authentication through third-party providers (Google, LinkedIn, Discord, Twitter). When you use these authentication methods:

• We receive limited profile information from these providers (typically name, email, and profile ID)
• We do not receive or store your third-party passwords
• Your use of third-party authentication is governed by their respective privacy policies

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active and for up to 12 months after account closure or inactivity, unless we are legally required to retain it longer. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal information
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, maintain security, and understand how you use our Service.

Cookie Consent and Management

When you first visit our Service, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by using our cookie preference center.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication, security, and core functionality. These cannot be disabled.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences such as theme settings and language choices.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns to improve the Service (e.g., Google Analytics when enabled).

Essential cookies include: sessionid, csrftoken, django_language
Functional cookies include: theme preferences, UI settings
Analytics cookies include: _ga, _gid, _gat (when analytics consent is given)

Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Service. This helps us improve functionality and user experience. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data including pages visited, time spent, and browser/device details.

• Data is anonymized where possible
• Google Analytics cookies are only set with your explicit consent
• You can opt out using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that may compromise your personal information, we will notify affected users within 72 hours of discovery, where legally required, and take appropriate steps to mitigate harm and prevent future breaches.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside of your country of residence.

Geographic Restrictions and Jurisdictional Notice

Prohibited Jurisdictions: The Service is not available to residents of, or persons located in, jurisdictions where the provision of such services would be contrary to local laws or regulations, including but not limited to Mainland China. By using the Service, you represent that you are not accessing it from a prohibited jurisdiction.

Data Processing Restrictions: We do not intentionally collect, process, or store personal data from residents of prohibited jurisdictions. If we become aware that we have collected data from users in prohibited jurisdictions, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

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

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (which we do not do).

European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data, the right to restrict or object to processing, and the right to data portability.