Privacy Policy

Introduction

Daily Chinese Astrology is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, use, and disclose information when you use our website and services (the "Service"). By using our Service, you consent to us collecting, storing, using, and disclosing information as described in this Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

Information We Collect

When you use our Service, we collect information that you provide to us and certain information that is automatically collected. Some of this information may identify you ("Personal Information"), and some may not identify you ("Anonymous Information").

Information You Provide to Us

You may give us information by signing up for an account, entering information through forms, using our Service, or contacting us. The categories of information you may provide include:

• Identifiers, such as name, email address, username, or other similar identifiers
• Astrological profile data you provide, such as birth date, time, and location
• Account preferences and settings
• Communications with us, such as customer service inquiries

Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Service, we may automatically collect information linked to your device, including:

• IP address, operating system and version, device type and language preference
• Information related to your behavior and activity while using our Service
• Technical and diagnostic information to maintain service reliability

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to provide you with the best possible Service and continually improve it over time. Specifically, we may use your information to:

• Provide the Service and related features
• Create, maintain, and service user accounts and profiles
• Respond to your inquiries and requests about our Service
• Administer, maintain, analyze, improve, and customize the Service
• Send transactional messages directly relating to your use of the Service
• Provide customer and technical support
• Conduct analytics and research to improve our Service
• Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud or other misconduct
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our business and users

We do not use cookies or tracking technologies for advertising purposes. Essential session management is handled through secure authentication tokens.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your Personal Information to third parties, nor do we disclose Personal Information to third parties for targeted or cross-context behavioral marketing purposes.

We take your privacy seriously and may disclose Personal Information only as follows:

• To business partners and service providers: We share your Personal Information with our business partners, service providers, and subcontractors as required to offer you our Service, including:
  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Authentication and security service providers
  • Error monitoring and diagnostic services
  • Customer support and communication services
• For legal compliance: We may disclose your data in response to lawful requests by public authorities, to comply with legal obligations, or to protect our rights and users' safety.
• Business transfers: If we get involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, we may share your information with the acquiring company.

Data Security and Storage

We have implemented technical and organizational precautions to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of your Personal Information. However, no website or transmission can guarantee complete security. The Personal Information you provide is generally stored on servers in the United States.

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your Personal Information will be transferred to our servers in the United States and governed by applicable U.S. data protection laws.

Data Retention

We retain your Personal Information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer necessary, we delete it or keep it in a form that does not identify you.

Upon account deletion, we delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required for legal, regulatory, or security purposes.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

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

To exercise these rights, including requesting account deletion or data erasure, contact us at [email protected]. We respond within one month.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 16. If you believe we have received information from a child, please contact us at [email protected].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification.

Additional Information for U.S. Residents

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request details about personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell your data).
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We respond to verifiable requests within 45 days.