Privacy Policy for Vibe

Last Updated: October 9, 2025

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you create an account or use our App, we may collect:

• Account Information: Email address, first name, last name, display name, and username
• Profile Information: Bio, profile picture, social media handles (Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat)
• Event Information: Events you create, attend, or are interested in
• Content: Messages, photos, and other content you share within the App
• Location Data: Your current location when you grant permission (optional)

Information Collected Automatically

We may automatically collect:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Information: How you interact with the App, features used, time spent
• Location Data: Approximate location based on your IP address (when location permission is not granted)
• Analytics Data: App performance, crashes, and user behavior patterns

Third-Party Information

We may receive information from:

• Apple App Store: Purchase information for in-app purchases
• Social Media Platforms: If you choose to connect your social media accounts

How We Use Your Information

Core App Functionality

• Account Management: Creating and maintaining your user account
• Event Discovery: Showing you nearby events and relevant content
• Social Features: Enabling group chats, friend connections, and social interactions
• Notifications: Sending you relevant updates about events, messages, and activities

App Improvement

• Analytics: Understanding how users interact with our App
• Performance Monitoring: Identifying and fixing bugs and performance issues
• Feature Development: Improving existing features and developing new ones

Legal and Safety

• Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• Safety: Protecting users and preventing abuse or harmful behavior
• Support: Providing customer support and responding to inquiries

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Backend Services: Supabase (database and authentication services)
• Push Notifications: Apple Push Notification service
• Analytics: App performance and usage analytics
• Payment Processing: Apple's in-app purchase system

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public
• Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Storage and Security

Data Storage

• Your data is stored securely using Supabase's cloud infrastructure
• We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information
• Data is encrypted in transit and at rest

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

• Your account remains active
• Required to provide you with services
• Required by law or regulation
• Necessary for legitimate business purposes

Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time through the App settings. Upon deletion:

• Your personal information will be removed from our systems
• Your events and content may be anonymized or deleted
• Some information may be retained for legal or safety reasons

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: View the personal information we have about you
• Update: Correct or update your personal information
• Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format

Privacy Settings

You can control:

• Location Sharing: Enable or disable location services
• Notifications: Manage push notification preferences
• Profile Visibility: Control who can see your profile information
• Data Sharing: Manage how your data is used for analytics

Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of:

• Marketing communications
• Analytics data collection
• Location-based features

International Users

If you are using our App from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

European Union Users

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
• Sending you a notification through the App
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services

Supabase

Our App uses Supabase for backend services including:

• User authentication and account management
• Database storage for events, groups, and user content
• Real-time features for chat and notifications

For more information about Supabase's privacy practices, visit: https://supabase.com/privacy

Apple Services

Our App integrates with Apple services including:

• App Store for in-app purchases
• Push Notifications for event updates
• Sign in with Apple (if implemented)

For more information about Apple's privacy practices, visit: https://www.apple.com/privacy/

Data Processing Lawful Basis

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific data processing
• Contract Performance: To provide you with our services and features
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our App and prevent abuse
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Data Minimization

We only collect and process the minimum amount of personal information necessary to provide our services and improve our App.

Regular Security Assessments

We regularly assess and update our security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

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This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted in the App.