Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use PureVibes.
Last updated: March 3, 2026
In plain language
We believe privacy policies should be understandable. While this document is legally binding, we've done our best to write it in clear, straightforward language. If anything is unclear, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services. The types of information we gather include:
Information you provide directly
- Account information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
- Profile data: Any additional information you choose to add to your profile, such as a bio, photo, or location.
- Content: Comments, stories, and other content you post or submit through the platform.
- Communications: Messages you send to us, including support requests and feedback.
- Newsletter subscriptions: Your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data: Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages, and other interaction data.
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
- Log data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, and server logs.
- Location data: Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Provide services
Operate, maintain, and deliver the features of the platform, including content delivery and account management.
Personalize experience
Tailor content recommendations and user experience based on your reading preferences and activity.
Communicate
Send newsletters, updates, and respond to your comments, questions, and support requests.
Improve & analyze
Understand usage trends, monitor performance, and improve the quality of our content and services.
Security
Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security risks, and technical issues.
Legal compliance
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Specifically:
- Account data is retained for the life of your account and up to 30 days after deletion.
- Usage and analytics data is retained in an aggregated and anonymized form for up to 26 months.
- Server logs are retained for up to 90 days for security and debugging purposes.
- Legal compliance data may be retained longer if required by applicable law.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Portability
Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
Restriction
Request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
Objection
Object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security practices include:
- Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols
- Encryption of sensitive data at rest
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Strict access controls and authentication for internal systems
- Employee training on data privacy and security best practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
PureVibes is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your jurisdiction.
When we transfer personal data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your data receives an adequate level of protection, including standard contractual clauses approved by relevant regulatory authorities.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify you via email (if you have an account) or through a prominent notice on our site
- Where required by law, obtain your consent before implementing significant changes
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:
Data Privacy Office