Important Notice: By using the Vibe Stories application ("App"), you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our App.
This Privacy Policy explains how Vibe Stories ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you use our immersive storytelling video application and related services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy while providing a captivating narrative experience.
1. Overview
Vibe Stories is designed to provide an immersive storytelling experience while respecting user privacy. This policy outlines the limited information we collect and how we use it to enhance and personalize your narrative journey.
2. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to operate, improve, and personalize our services. Collected information falls into two main categories:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and password.
- Profile Information: Information you add to your profile, such as bio, profile picture, and display name.
- Content Preferences: Your favorite story genres, viewing history, saved stories, and mood settings.
- User Content: Stories you create, comments, reactions, and narrative elements you contribute.
- Communications: Information you provide when contacting support or interacting with other users.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and hardware capabilities.
- Usage Data: How you interact with the App, including stories watched, viewing duration, engagement patterns, and navigation.
- Streaming Performance: Video loading times, buffering statistics, playback quality, and error logs.
- Viewing Analytics: Watch history, engagement metrics, and content preferences to personalize story recommendations.
- Diagnostic Information: Anonymous technical data to identify and resolve stability issues.
Important: Vibe Stories does NOT access your personal files, contacts, or other sensitive data without your explicit permission. We only process information necessary for the App's functionality. We do not collect financial information or precise location data without clear, additional consent.
3. How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Information Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Provide immersive storytelling functionality | Account data, device information | Contractual necessity |
| Personalize story recommendations | Viewing history, preferences, mood settings | Legitimate interest / Consent |
| Optimize streaming performance | Performance metrics, device capabilities | Legitimate interest |
| Enable story creation and sharing | User content, narrative elements, interactions | Consent |
| Ensure security and prevent abuse | Device identifiers, usage patterns | Legitimate interest |
| Develop new narrative features | Aggregated, anonymous usage data | Legitimate interest |
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data in these specific circumstances:
4.1 Trusted Service Providers
We engage carefully vetted third-party providers to perform essential services:
- Streaming Infrastructure: For delivering video content efficiently with immersive quality.
- Analytics Services: Anonymous usage analytics to understand feature adoption and engagement patterns.
- Content Delivery Networks: To deliver content effectively to users worldwide.
- Cloud Storage: For storing user preferences, saved stories, and created content.
All providers are bound by strict contractual obligations to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.
4.2 Legal Compliance and Safety
We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Vibe Stories, our users, or others.
4.3 Business Transactions
In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as a business asset, subject to confidentiality agreements.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:
- End-to-end encryption for data in transit using TLS/SSL
- Secure server infrastructure with regular security updates
- Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Data encryption at rest for sensitive information
While we take reasonable precautions, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage users to maintain strong passwords and keep their devices secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Account Data:
- Retained until you delete your account or request deletion. Some data may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
- Viewing History:
- Watch history and preferences are retained to personalize recommendations but can be cleared by the user at any time.
- Usage Analytics:
- Anonymous viewing data is typically retained for up to 36 months to improve story recommendations.
- Diagnostic Data:
- Crash reports and error logs are retained for up to 12 months for issue resolution.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
7.1 Your Legal Rights
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Restriction: Request limitation of how we process your data.
- Objection: Object to certain types of processing.
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
7.2 In-App Privacy Controls
- Adjust story recommendation settings
- Clear viewing history and search history
- Opt-out of personalized analytics
- Disable data collection for app improvement
- Manage notification preferences
- Delete your account and all associated data
8. International Data Transfers
Vibe Stories operates globally. Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally approved mechanisms.
9. Children's Privacy
Vibe Stories is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services and may integrate with third-party platforms. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before engaging with them.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy within the App
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Providing in-app notifications for significant changes where feasible
Your continued use of the App after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.