Privacy Policy for VibeChat

Last updated: 20 Oct 2024

This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use VibeChat and informs you about your privacy rights.

1. Information We Collect

  • Location Data: We collect your geolocation data to help connect you with other users nearby. This data is used only for the duration of your session and is not stored after the session ends.
  • Chat Messages: Messages sent during your chat are temporarily stored for the duration of the session (15 minutes). After that, all chat messages are deleted automatically.

2. Use of Information

Your information is used to:

  • Connect you with other users for anonymous chat sessions.
  • Ensure the security of the platform.
  • Improve the user experience and functionality of the service.

We do not share your personal data with any third parties. All chat data is deleted after 15 minutes, and location data is used only temporarily to facilitate chat connections.

3. Data Retention and Deletion

Location Data: Location data is collected during your active session and is not stored after the session ends.

Chat Messages: Messages are deleted automatically 15 minutes after the session ends.

Account Deletion: If you wish to delete your account, you may request account deletion at any time, and it will be removed immediately, without any notice.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our website and improve the user experience. Specifically, we use session cookies for authentication purposes.

Session Cookies: When you log in, a session cookie is created to maintain your login state. This cookie expires after 24 hours of inactivity. After this time, you will need to log in again to access your account.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our service.

5. Third-Party Services

VibeChat does not share your personal information with third-party service providers. However, if you choose to integrate with third-party platforms (e.g., social media), you can link your accounts. You can remove these credentials at any time from your user dashboard.

6. Payment Processing

We do not currently offer any paid features, and no payment data is processed on our platform.

7. User Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access any personal information we may hold about you.
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable security measures to protect your data. All data is encrypted over HTTPS to ensure secure transmission.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

10. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from children, we will take steps to delete that information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: support@vibechat.com