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Welcome to Vibegaze (vibegaze.net). Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your personal information when you visit or interact with our website. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
This policy is governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, and is intended to comply with applicable international privacy standards.
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personally identifiable information (PII) and non-personally identifiable information in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Email address (for newsletters, comments, or contact forms)
- Name or alias (if provided)
- Comments or messages you submit through forms
- Any other information you choose to share with us
b. Information Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit and time spent on them
- Device information and operating system
- Referral source
This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see “Cookies” section below).
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our website
- To send newsletters or updates (only if you opt-in)
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To respond to comments, messages, or inquiries
- To monitor and analyze traffic and usage trends
- To prevent fraud or security threats
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Vibegaze uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies help us:
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze traffic and behavior on our website
- Provide relevant content
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect some functionality of the website.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools and services such as:
- Google Analytics (for website traffic analysis)
- Email marketing services (to manage our newsletter)
- Affiliate programs (which may include tracking links)
These third-party providers may collect your information under their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies directly.
5. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
a. Under GDPR (for EU visitors):
- Right to access and correct personal data
- Right to data portability
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to erasure (“Right to be forgotten”)
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
b. Under CCPA (for California residents):
- Right to know what personal data is collected
- Right to request deletion of personal information
- Right to opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell data)
- Right to non-discrimination
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: support@vibegaze.net
6. Data Security
We take data protection seriously and use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
Vibegaze is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate action.
8. Links to External Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their policies before submitting any personal information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. We encourage you to review this page regularly for updates.
