Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to BirthdayBell ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your guests. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at birthdaybell.com (the "Service").

By using BirthdayBell, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name
• Phone number (optional)
• Child's name (optional)

2.2 Event Information

When you create an event, we collect:

• Event title and description
• Date, time, and location
• Theme preferences
• Cover photos you upload
• Child's name and age (for the birthday child)

2.3 Guest and RSVP Information

When guests RSVP to events, we collect:

• Parent/guardian name
• Child's name
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• RSVP status (attending, maybe, not attending)
• Number of attendees
• Messages or notes

2.4 Communication Data

When you use our invitation features, we collect:

• Phone numbers for WhatsApp invitations
• Email addresses for email invitations
• Message content you choose to send

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining our Service
• Creating and managing your events
• Sending invitations via email and WhatsApp on your behalf
• Processing and tracking RSVPs
• Sending event reminders to your guests
• Communicating with you about your account and events
• Improving our Service
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers

• Meta (WhatsApp Business API): To send WhatsApp invitations on your behalf. Phone numbers and message content are shared with Meta/WhatsApp.
• Email Service Providers: To send email invitations and reminders.
• Cloud Hosting: To store and process your data securely.

4.2 Event Hosts and Guests

Event information is shared with invited guests via public event links. RSVP information is visible to event hosts to manage their events.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Event data is retained for the duration of the event plus a reasonable period afterward for your records. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is designed for parents and guardians to create party invitations for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. All child-related information (such as the birthday child's name and age) is provided by parents or guardians. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services including:

• WhatsApp/Meta: For sending invitations. Subject to WhatsApp's Privacy Policy
• Supabase: For authentication and data storage

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or sell your data for advertising purposes.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

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