Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Vibe Data ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our AI development intelligence platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Email Address: When you access the dashboard, we collect your email address to grant access and remember your preferences.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We use Plausible Analytics (privacy-friendly analytics) to understand how visitors use our website. This does NOT track you across websites or use cookies.
• Access Logs: Standard server logs including IP addresses, browser type, and access times for security purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Dashboard Access: To authenticate and grant you access to the free dashboard
• Communication: To send you important updates about the service (if you've opted in)
• Analytics: To improve our service and understand usage patterns (via privacy-friendly Plausible Analytics)
• Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access

4. Cookies and Tracking

4.1 Essential Cookies

We use the following essential cookies necessary for the website to function:

• access_token: Authentication cookie that remembers your login (expires after 30 days)

4.2 Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service that:

• Does NOT use cookies
• Does NOT track you across websites
• Does NOT collect personal information
• Is fully GDPR compliant

4.3 No Advertising or Tracking Cookies

We do NOT use:

• Google Analytics
• Facebook Pixel
• Advertising cookies
• Third-party tracking cookies

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except:

• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Service Providers: With trusted service providers who help us operate our website (e.g., hosting providers), under strict confidentiality agreements

6. Data Retention

• Email Addresses: Retained as long as you have access to the dashboard
• Server Logs: Retained for 90 days for security purposes
• Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymized data retained indefinitely

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@vibe-data.com

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure, httpOnly cookies to prevent XSS attacks
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us at:

• Email: privacy@vibe-data.com
• Website: vibe-data.com

Summary: We collect your email for dashboard access, use privacy-friendly analytics (no cookies), and only use one essential authentication cookie. We don't sell your data or use tracking cookies.