📋 1. Information We Collect

We keep data collection to a minimum and never sell your personal information.

• Information you give us. If you contact us by email, submit a dream for interpretation, or fill in a form on the Site, we receive whatever you choose to send — typically your email address, the text of your message or dream, and any details you include.
• Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our servers and tools automatically log technical data when you visit: your IP address, browser type and version, device and operating system, referring page, the pages you view, and the date and time of your visit.
• Cookies and similar technologies. We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, measure traffic, and (where applicable) show advertising. See section 2 below.

🍪 2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

You can control or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

• Essential cookies are needed for the Site to function correctly and remember basic preferences.
• Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it (see section 3).
• Advertising cookies may be set by third-party ad partners to show and measure ads, including personalized ads (see section 4).
• Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies. Disabling some cookies may affect how the Site works. You can also manage ad cookies at the opt-out links in section 4.

📊 3. Analytics

We use analytics to count visits and understand which content is helpful.

• We use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect aggregated, mostly anonymized statistics about Site usage — pages viewed, approximate location, device type and traffic sources.
• These services place their own cookies and may process data on our behalf. We use this information only to understand audience trends and improve our content; we do not use it to identify you personally.
• You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

📣 4. Advertising

Ads help keep DreamMeanings free to use.

• We may display advertising served by third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense. These partners use cookies and device identifiers to serve and measure ads, and in some cases to show ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
• Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our Site and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings (adssettings.google.com).
• For more choices about interest-based ads from many providers, visit aboutads.info/choices (US), youronlinechoices.eu (EU), or optout.networkadvertising.org.
• We do not control the cookies set by these third parties; their use of data is governed by their own privacy policies.

⚙️ 5. How We Use Your Information

• To operate, maintain and improve the Site and its content.
• To respond to your messages, questions or dream submissions.
• To analyze traffic and understand how our dream-symbol content is used.
• To display and measure advertising that helps fund the Site.
• To protect the Site against fraud, abuse, security incidents and technical problems.
• To comply with legal obligations.

🤝 6. How We Share Information

We never sell your personal data.

• Service providers. We share data with trusted providers who help us run the Site — for example analytics, advertising, hosting and email — who may process it only on our instructions.
• Legal reasons. We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights, property or safety of our users or the public.
• Business transfers. If the Site is involved in a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

🗄️ 7. Data Retention

• We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.
• Emails and dream submissions are retained while we handle your request and for a reasonable period afterward, then deleted.
• Analytics and log data are typically retained in aggregated form according to our providers’ standard retention settings.

🔐 8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you have rights over your personal data.

• EU/UK (GDPR). You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to the processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time. Our legal bases for processing are your consent (for analytics/advertising cookies), our legitimate interests (to run and improve the Site), and compliance with legal obligations.
• California (CCPA/CPRA). You have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request its deletion, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. We do not sell your personal information. California residents will not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.
• To exercise any of these rights, contact us at policy@dreammeanings.app. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

🧒 9. Children’s Privacy

• The Site is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age in your country).
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

🛡️ 10. Data Security & International Transfers

• We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
• Our service providers may process data in countries outside your own, including the United States. Where required, such transfers are made with appropriate safeguards.

🔗 11. Third-Party Links

• The Site may link to external websites we do not control. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review the privacy policy of any site you visit.

🔄 12. Changes to This Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective date” at the top of this page. Significant changes may be highlighted on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after an update means you accept the revised policy.

✉️ 13. Contact Us

Questions about your privacy? We’re here to help.

• If you have any questions, requests or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at policy@dreammeanings.app.