Privacy Policy

Who we are?

 

About Vybes Connect

Vybes Connect is a social media platform dedicated to connecting like-minded individuals from all over the world. Our platform enables you to share moments through various formats such as pictures, videos, music, and more. Additionally, you can post blogs, like, and share other users' content to foster a sense of community and shared interests.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information for the purposes of applicable data protection laws is:

Vybes Connect
Email: contact@vybesconnect.com

We currently do not have a data protection officer or a representative.

For any questions or concerns regarding your personal data, please contact us at the email address provided above.



What information do we collect?

 

Types of Data Collected

When you sign up for Vybes Connect, we may ask you for the following personal information:

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Location Address
  • Username
  • Gender

How We Collect Data

We collect this data directly from you when you complete the registration process on our website.

Data from Third Parties

We do not collect any personal information from third parties.

Sensitive Data

We do not collect any sensitive personal data or financial information from our users.

User Choice

Users have the ability to choose what information they wish to share during the sign-up process. Opting out of sharing certain types of personal information may affect your user experience but is entirely within your discretion.





How do we use personal information?

 

Personalization

We use the personal information collected to personalize your content, business information, and overall user experience on Vybes Connect.

Account Setup and Administration

The data collected during registration is essential for account setup and administration. This data allows you to access specific features on our platform and helps us to improve your user experience.

Marketing and Advertising

We also use your personal information for advertising and marketing purposes, including sending you promotional materials and updates.

Internal Research and Development

The data we collect is used for internal research and development to continually improve the features, services, and user experience offered by Vybes Connect.

Providing Services

All features on our website require an account set-up, which involves entering basic user information. This data is only used to personalize your experience and allow you access to our various services.

Legal Obligations

We have legal obligations to prevent fraudulent activities and ensure the security of our platform. Personal information may be processed in line with these obligations.





What legal basis do we have for processing your personal data?

Consent

We primarily rely on your explicit consent as the legal basis for collecting and processing your personal data. This consent is obtained during the registration process.

Vital Interests

In certain situations, we may process your personal data to protect your vital interests or those of another individual. This could include situations where we need to prevent fraudulent activities or ensure the security of our platform.

Legal Obligations

Once you choose to be a part of Vybes Connect, it becomes a legal obligation on our part to collect certain pieces of information for account registration. This is essential for us to provide you with the services offered by our platform.





When do we share personal data?

Circumstances for Sharing

We treat all personal data as confidential. However, there are specific circumstances under which we may disclose or share your personal data. Currently, the primary reason for sharing data is for advertising purposes.

Methods of Sharing and Safeguards

We use secure transfer methods and encrypted emails to share your personal data. Our website undergoes various security checks to ensure that your data is adequately protected against unauthorized access, loss, or theft.

Parties Involved

We may share your data with specific third parties for advertising purposes. These third parties include:

  • Google
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

These collaborations are aligned with our advertising strategies and aim to provide you with relevant and personalized experiences.



Where do we store and process personal data?

 

Data Storage and Processing Location

All user data are stored and processed at our data center located in California, United States.

Compliance with Local Laws

While our data center is based in the United States, user data are processed according to the laws and regulations of the user's home country and state. This allows us to customize the user experience based on geographical and legal considerations.

Transfers Outside the European Economic Area

We do not transfer any personal data outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), thereby eliminating the need for additional measures to ensure an appropriate level of data privacy protection.



How do we secure personal data?

 

Protection Against Accidental Loss

We are committed to safeguarding your personal data. Our website and data storage systems undergo regular scans to identify and mitigate security risks. All files and software are routinely updated and patched to eliminate potential vulnerabilities.

Unauthorized Access and Use

User data is stored in secure environments, and we have implemented measures to prevent unauthorized access, use, destruction, or disclosure. We do not engage in offline data processing, ensuring that all data is safely stored and used solely for personalizing user experiences on our website.

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

To guarantee the continued integrity and availability of user data, we perform daily backups. This ensures that users do not lose their account and personal information and can continue to enjoy our services without interruption.

Restricted Access

Access to personal information within our organization is limited and requires password authentication, along with additional security measures.

Staff and Contractor Training

We provide data security training to our staff and contractors to ensure they understand the importance of protecting personal data and the best practices for doing so.





How long do we keep your personal data for?

 

General Retention Period

We store your personal data for as long as you are a member of Vybes Connect. This allows us to provide you with a continuous and personalized experience.

Different Retention Periods

For certain types of data or processing purposes, we may have different retention periods. However, the general rule is that all your data will be retained for the duration of your membership with Vybes Connect.

Account Deletion

If you decide to leave Vybes Connect and delete your account, all your personal data will be erased from our systems. Upon account deletion, you will lose all data, and we will not be able to recover it.





Your rights in relation to personal data

 

Access to Personal Information

You can access your personal information by visiting https://vybesconnect.com/setting/my_info. You will be required to enter your password to authenticate and access your data.

Correction and Deletion

We offer you the ability to correct or update your personal information at any time. Additionally, if you wish to delete your account and all associated data, you can do so by visiting https://vybesconnect.com/setting/delete-account and entering your password.

Withdrawal of Consent

If you wish to withdraw your consent for data processing, you may delete your Vybes Connect account. Doing so will erase all your personal data from our systems.

Data Portability

At this time, we do not offer data portability options.

Restriction of Processing and Objection

You have the ability to customize your account preferences, thereby controlling how your data is used for various features within Vybes Connect.

Lodging a Complaint

As of now, we do not have a procedure for lodging complaints with the Information Commissioner's Office or any similar entity.

Limitations on Data Subject Rights

Please note that there may be certain legal obligations that require us to retain specific data. In such cases, deletion requests may not be fully honored.

Identity Verification

For all data requests, we require users to authenticate themselves by entering their personal password created during the registration process on Vybes Connect.



Use of automated decision-making and profiling

 

At Vybes Connect, we do not currently engage in automated decision-making processes or use profiling to analyze or predict user behavior.

Opt-Out Options

Even though we don't employ these techniques, users have the ability to customize their account preferences to control how their data is used within Vybes Connect.



How to contact us?

 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices, your personal information, or if you wish to file a complaint, you can contact us in the following ways:

Email

You can reach us directly at contact@vybesconnect.com for any privacy-related inquiries.

Online Form

We also have an online form available for you to submit your questions or complaints. You can access this form at https://vybesconnect.com/contact-us.





Use of cookies and other technologies

 

At Vybes Connect, we use cookies, tracking pixels, and other similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, analyze user behavior, and for advertising purposes.

Why We Use These Technologies

  • User Preferences: To remember settings and preferences to personalize your experience on our website.
  • Advertising: To display relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
  • User Behavior Analysis: To understand how you interact with our website, so we can improve our services accordingly.

How to Manage and Opt-Out

You have the ability to manage these technologies through your browser settings. Most browsers give you the option to manage cookies by accepting, rejecting, or deleting them. For more information on how to do this, please consult the 'Help' section of your browser.