Vibe Hop (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use the Vibe Hop mobile application (“App”).
By using Vibe Hop, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide the App’s core social networking features.
1.1 Information You Provide
When you create an account or use the App, we may collect:
- Name
- Username
- Email address
- Profile photo
- Bio or profile description
- Content you create (posts, comments)
1.2 Authentication Information
You may sign in using:
- Sign in with Apple
- Email and password
When using Sign in with Apple, we receive only the information you choose to share (such as name and email), including Apple’s “Hide My Email” option. We use this information only to create and manage your account.
1.3 User-Generated Content
We store content you voluntarily create, including:
- Photos and videos
- Captions
- Comments
- Likes and interactions
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Display your profile and posts
- Enable likes, comments, and follows
- Enforce community guidelines
- Respond to reports and moderation requests
- Maintain app security and functionality
We do not use your data for advertising, marketing, or profiling.
3. Tracking, Advertising, and App Tracking Transparency (ATT)
Vibe Hop does not engage in “tracking” as defined by Apple.
- ❌ We do not track users across other companies’ apps or websites
- ❌ We do not link your app data with third-party data for advertising purposes
- ❌ We do not share your data with data brokers
- ❌ We do not use advertising SDKs for targeted advertising
- ❌ We do not sell user data
Because we do not track users for advertising purposes, App Tracking Transparency (ATT) permission is not required for Vibe Hop.
4. App Store Privacy Labels (Important)
The App Store privacy labels are intended to reflect what data is collected and why. In Vibe Hop, email address (and any account identifiers) are collected only for:
- Account authentication (sign up / login)
- Account management (password reset, security, account recovery)
We do not collect email address for tracking. Email is not used for cross-app tracking, targeted advertising, or sharing with third parties for advertising.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
Your information may be shared only:
- When required by law
- To enforce our Terms of Service or Community Guidelines
- To protect the safety and integrity of the platform
6. Community Safety and Moderation
To maintain a safe environment:
- Users can report posts or accounts
- Users can block other users
- Reported content is reviewed and may be removed if it violates guidelines
We may retain report data for moderation and legal compliance.
7. Data Storage and Security
We use secure cloud services (such as Firebase) to store and process data.
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:
- Secure authentication
- Access control
- Encrypted data transmission where applicable
No system is 100% secure, but we actively work to protect user data.
8. Account Deletion
You have full control over your account.
You can permanently delete your account and associated data directly from within the app at any time.
When you delete your account:
- Your profile data is removed
- Your posts and related content are deleted
- Your authentication credentials are removed
Some limited information may be retained temporarily if required by law.
9. Children’s Privacy
Vibe Hop is not intended for children 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 so we can remove it.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and data
These actions can be performed directly within the app.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes are made, the updated version will be available within the app or on our website, and the “Effective Date” will be updated.
Continued use of the App means you accept the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us at:
Email: privacy@vibehopsocial.com