Your Privacy Matters

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 30, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to IttiHaas ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at ittihaas.com (the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Service.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

When you create an account or use our Service, we may collect:

  • Name and email address (from your Google login)
  • Profile picture (if provided via Google)
  • Display name and bio (if you choose to add them)
  • Country of residence

2. User-Generated Content

When you interact with our platform, we collect:

  • Historical events you submit
  • Comments and reactions on events and timelines
  • Alternative timelines you create
  • Quiz attempts and scores
  • Messages sent to other users
  • Lineages you create or contribute to

3. Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our Service:

  • IP address and general location
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Device information
  • Referral source

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your login session and improve your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Service: Including account creation, authentication, and platform functionality
  • To personalize your experience: Show you relevant content, track your progress, and manage your credits
  • To facilitate social features: Enable you to follow users, comment, react, and message other members
  • To send notifications: Alert you about reactions, comments, follows, and platform updates
  • To improve our Service: Analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
  • To ensure security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
  • To communicate with you: Send important updates, newsletters (with your consent), and respond to inquiries
  • To comply with legal obligations: Respond to legal requests and enforce our terms

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Public Information

Certain information is publicly visible on IttiHaas:

  • Your display name, profile picture, and bio
  • Events, timelines, and lineages you create
  • Comments and reactions you post
  • Your follower and following counts

We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform:

  • Cloud hosting services (for data storage and processing)
  • Authentication services (Google OAuth)
  • Email delivery services
  • Analytics providers

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

Data Security

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

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication via Google OAuth
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and monitoring
  • Secure cloud infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or compliance purposes.

User-generated content (events, timelines, comments) may be retained even after account deletion if it has been marked as approved or has been publicly shared with the community.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can view and edit your profile information at any time through your account settings
  • Correction: You can update or correct your personal information
  • Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and personal information
  • Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a machine-readable format
  • Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails and disable notifications
  • Object: You can object to certain processing of your information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@ittihaas.com

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such 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 your information to these countries.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any material 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 for any changes. Your continued use of the Service after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

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

IttiHaas Support Team

Email: support@ittihaas.com

Website: ittihaas.com

Your Trust is Sacred to Us

At IttiHaas, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with the utmost care and respect. Thank you for trusting us with your information.