Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, device type, browser, and IP address — collected automatically via Google Analytics.
• Account Data: If you register, we collect your username and email address.
• Uploaded Content: Memes, images, or videos you choose to upload to the platform.
• Cookies: Small files stored in your browser to remember preferences and serve relevant ads.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the MemesWala.in service
• To display personalised and non-personalised advertisements via Google AdSense
• To analyse traffic and usage patterns via Google Analytics
• To send service-related communications (never marketing without consent)
• To prevent abuse and ensure platform security

3. Google AdSense & Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Google AdSense uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve more relevant ads. You can disable the DoubleClick cookie at Google's Privacy & Terms.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address (anonymised), browser type, pages visited, and time on site. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., login sessions).
• Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to measure site performance.
• Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Google (Analytics, AdSense)
• Amazon Web Services (S3 media storage)
• Vercel (hosting)

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

7. Data Retention

Account data is retained as long as your account is active. Uploaded content is stored on AWS S3 and remains available until you delete it. Analytics data is retained for 14 months as per Google Analytics default settings.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data for advertising purposes
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, contact us at kmachine02@gmail.com.

9. Children's Privacy

MemesWala.in is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: