Your Privacy Matters
At Vibe Check, we're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices and your rights regarding your data.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Username (optional)
- Full name (optional)
- Profile picture (optional)
Personality Quiz Data
When you complete our personality quiz, we store:
- Your quiz answers
- Calculated personality scores (OCEAN model)
- Venue preferences and tags
- Demographic information (age group, zodiac sign - optional)
Usage Data
We automatically collect:
- Pages visited and features used
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address and general location (city/country)
- Session duration and interaction patterns
Location Data
With your permission, we may collect:
- Approximate location for showing nearby venues
- GPS coordinates when using map features
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide our service: Create your account, save preferences, and personalize venue recommendations
- Improve our platform: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and fix bugs
- Communicate with you: Send updates, respond to inquiries, and notify you of new features
- Ensure security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
- Comply with legal obligations: Meet regulatory requirements and respond to legal requests
How We Share Your Information
We DO NOT sell your personal data. We only share information with:
Service Providers
- Clerk: Authentication and user management
- Cloudflare: Hosting, security, and performance optimization
- Mapbox: Map rendering and location services
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.
Business Transfers
If Vibe Check is acquired or merged, your data may be transferred to the new owner.
Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your account and data
- Data Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
- Withdraw Consent: Opt out of optional data collection
- Object to Processing: Limit how we use your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure authentication via Clerk
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and monitoring
- Data backup and disaster recovery
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account:
- Personal data is deleted within 30 days
- Anonymized analytics data may be retained
- Legal or security data may be kept longer as required
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. For detailed information, see our Cookie Policy.
Children's Privacy
Vibe Check is not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn we've collected a child's data, we'll delete it immediately.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure adequate protections through standard contractual clauses and compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations.
Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We're not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing information.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know if personal information is sold or shared
- Opt out of the sale of personal information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
We do not sell personal information.
European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
EU/UK residents have rights under GDPR including:
- Right to be informed about data collection
- Right to access your data
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our site. The "Last Updated" date indicates when the policy was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data:
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