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Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 27, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use our service, we may collect the following personal information:

• Birth Date: To calculate conception dates and determine holiday alignments
• Country of Birth: To identify relevant holidays in your birth country
• Email Address: When you join our birthday surprise list
• Name: First and last name for our birthday surprise communications
• Phone Number: Optional contact information for prize notifications
• Date of Birth: To send birthday surprises and notifications

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage data and analytics
• IP address and general location
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide our conception date calculation service
• To categorize you as a "Celebration Baby," "Pre-Celebration Baby," "Post-Celebration Baby," or "Love Baby"
• To send birthday surprises and gift notifications
• To communicate about prizes and promotional opportunities
• To improve our service and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

3.1 Partner Sharing

We may share your personal information with our partners and third-party service providers for the following purposes:

• Prize Fulfillment: To notify winners of presents, gifts, and promotional items
• Birthday Surprises: To coordinate surprise deliveries and communications
• Marketing Partners: To provide relevant offers and promotions
• Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our service (email providers, analytics, etc.)

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes
• Protect our rights and property
• Ensure user safety
• Investigate fraud or security issues

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Personal data is encrypted using PostgreSQL's pgcrypto extension
• Secure Transmission: All data transfers use HTTPS encryption
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Security Reviews: Ongoing monitoring and security assessments

5. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing for direct marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for the following periods:

• Email List Data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Usage Data: Up to 24 months for analytics purposes
• Prize/Contest Data: As required by law or until prizes are fulfilled

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website usage
• Improve user experience
• Provide social sharing functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party services (such as Amazon affiliate links). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Information

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Email: info@9monthsb4.com
• Subject Line: "Privacy Policy Inquiry"

13. Data Controller Information

For GDPR purposes, 9monthsb4.com is the data controller responsible for your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with all applicable data protection laws.