Privacy
Policy
We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Contents
- 1. Information We Collect
- 2. How We Use Your Data
- 3. Data Storage & Security
- 4. Sharing Your Information
- 5. Cookies
- 6. Your Rights
- 7. Data Retention
- 8. Children's Privacy
- 9. Changes to This Policy
- 10. Contact Us
Plain English summary: Birthdaywishi collects only what it needs to run your celebration reminders. We do not sell your data, we do not share it without your permission, and you can delete your account at any time.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us when you create an account, use our services, or contact us for support.
Account information
- Your name and work email address
- Your company name and size (optional)
- A hashed password โ we never store plain-text passwords
Employee data you add
- Employee names, email addresses, birthdays, and hire dates
- Department names (optional)
- Any custom notes you attach to an employee profile
Usage data
We automatically collect limited technical information such as your browser type, IP address, and pages visited within Birthdaywishi. This is used solely to improve the service and diagnose errors.
How We Use Your Data
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain your Birthdaywishi account
- To send automated birthday and work anniversary reminder emails on your behalf
- To deliver greeting card emails to your employees when you send them
- To respond to your support requests and messages
- To improve, personalise, and expand our service
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
- To send you service-related notifications (not marketing, unless you opt in)
We will never use your data or your employees' data for advertising, profiling, or any purpose unrelated to running your celebration reminders.
Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored on secure servers. We apply industry-standard security measures including:
- TLS encryption for all data in transit
- Encrypted storage for all sensitive fields
- Access controls limiting which personnel can view your data
- Regular security reviews and vulnerability patching
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, but we take every reasonable step to protect your information.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Trusted third parties that help us operate the platform (e.g. email delivery services), bound by strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal requirements: When required by applicable law, court order, or government regulation
- Business transfers: If Birthdaywishi is acquired or merges with another company, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction with prior notice to you
- With your consent: For any other purpose with your explicit permission
Cookies
Birthdaywishi uses a minimal number of cookies necessary to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics that profile your behaviour.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may prevent some features from working correctly.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
- Portability: Request a machine-readable export of your data
- Objection: Object to our use of your data in certain circumstances
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@birthdaywishi.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will permanently delete all your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
Anonymised and aggregated usage statistics may be retained indefinitely as they cannot be linked back to any individual.
Children's Privacy
Birthdaywishi is a professional HR tool intended for use by adults in a business context. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 16. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@birthdaywishi.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by email and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of Birthdaywishi after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
- Email: contact@birthdaywishi.com
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