Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 17, 2025
Last Updated: March 17, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to MorningJolt. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website (https://morningjolt.site) and services (collectively, the "Services"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect when you use our Services, including when you visit our website, create an account, subscribe to our service, or interact with us in any other way. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our Services.

Who We Are

MorningJolt is operated by Shivam Verma and Virendra Raj ("MorningJolt," "we," "us," or "our"), based in India. We provide personalized ultra-short video clips (Jolts) primarily for WhatsApp status updates.

Contact Information:
Email: team@morningjolt.site
Website: https://morningjolt.site

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

Personal Information You Provide to Us:

Name: We collect your name to personalize your account and communications.

Email Address: We collect your email address for account-related communications, customer support, and with your consent, marketing messages.

WhatsApp Number: We collect your WhatsApp number to deliver your personalized Jolts directly to your WhatsApp account.

Images/Photos: We collect images you upload to personalize your Jolts according to your preferences.

Payment Information: If you purchase a subscription, our payment processors collect payment information. We do not directly store your payment card details.

Account Credentials: When you create an account, we collect your username and password (stored in encrypted form).

Communications: We maintain records of your communications with us for customer service purposes.

Information Automatically Collected:

Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Services, including:
Pages or content you view
Actions you take on our website
Time spent on various pages
Click-stream data
Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our Services, including:
Device type and model
Operating system
Browser type and version
IP address
Mobile device identifiers
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences. For more information, please see our Cookie section below.
How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Providing and Improving Our Services

To create and manage your account
To process and deliver your personalized Jolts
To process your subscription payments
To communicate with you about your account or our Services
To provide customer support
To improve and optimize our Services
Marketing and Promotion

To send you promotional communications about new features or offers, with your consent
To conduct surveys and collect feedback
To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Legal and Safety Purposes

To verify your identity and prevent fraud
To enforce our Terms of Service
To protect the security and integrity of our Services
To comply with applicable laws and regulations
To establish, exercise, or defend legal claims
Legal Basis for Processing Your Information

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

Performance of Contract: Processing necessary to provide you with the Services as outlined in our Terms of Service.
Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests, provided those interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
Consent: Processing based on your specific consent, which you may withdraw at any time.
Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with our legal obligations under applicable laws.
Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with the following categories of third parties:

Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate, provide, improve, and market our Services, such as:

Cloud storage providers
Payment processors
Customer support services
Analytics providers
Marketing and email service providers
These service providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.   

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your information.

With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining the specific retention period, we consider:

The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information
The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
The purposes for which we process the information and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means
Applicable legal requirements
When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

International Data Transfers

We are based in India, but may process, store, and transfer your information in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, including India and the United States, which may not provide the same level of data protection as your country.

We implement appropriate safeguards when transferring data across borders, such as standard contractual clauses approved by relevant data protection authorities.

Security of Your Information

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal information.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information about you.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your personal information to another organization or directly to you.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at team@morningjolt.site. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child, please contact us at team@morningjolt.site.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our Services.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functioning of our website.
Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us analyze how users use our website.
Functionality Cookies: Allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance.
Cookie Management

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience using our Services. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third-party services. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our Services.   

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

For material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice, such as through a prominent notice on our website or by sending you an email. Your continued use of our Services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or your rights, please contact us at:

Email: team@morningjolt.site
Website Contact Form: https://morningjolt.site/contact

Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions

For Users in India

Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011:

We will obtain your consent before collecting sensitive personal data or information.
You have the right to access and correct your personal information.
We implement reasonable security practices to protect your information.
We will not disclose your sensitive personal information to third parties without your consent, except as required by law.
For Users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland

If the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or equivalent laws apply to our processing of your personal information, the following additional information applies:

The data controller of your personal information is MorningJolt, operated by Shivam Verma and Virendra Raj.
In addition to the rights outlined above, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence, place of work, or where an alleged infringement of data protection law occurred.
For Users in California

While we are not currently subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we respect the privacy rights of California residents and will make reasonable efforts to accommodate requests related to your personal information.

Service-Specific Provisions

WhatsApp Integration

To deliver Jolts to your WhatsApp account:

We use your WhatsApp number solely for the purpose of delivering your personalized Jolts.
We do not collect or access your WhatsApp contacts, messages, or other WhatsApp account information.
Our use of WhatsApp's services is subject to WhatsApp's terms and policies.
Image Processing

For images you upload for personalization purposes:

We use these images solely to create your personalized Jolts.
We do not use facial recognition technology for identification purposes.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your images.
Images are retained only as long as necessary to provide our Services, unless otherwise required by law.