Privacy Policy

1. Eligibility and Age Restriction

Open Vibes is exclusively available to individuals who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. By accessing or using our Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. We do not knowingly collect, process, or maintain personal information from individuals under eighteen (18) years of age. Certain content on our platform may include mature themes and is protected by appropriate age verification mechanisms and click-through warnings to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

2. Information We Collect

In the course of providing our Service, we collect various categories of information as detailed below:

• Registration Data: Personal identifiers including your full name, email address, chosen username, and profile configuration preferences necessary for account creation and maintenance.
• User-Generated Content: All content you voluntarily submit, upload, or share through our Service, including but not limited to photographs, videos, textual comments, direct messages, and any metadata associated therewith.
• Technical and Usage Information: Device identifiers, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser type and version, operating system specifications, referral URLs, and detailed usage analytics including interaction patterns and session duration.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Small data files and similar technologies deployed for personalization, analytics, security, and performance optimization purposes.
• Biometric Information: Where applicable and with explicit consent, biometric identifiers may be collected in accordance with state-specific regulations.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal information for the following legitimate business purposes:

• Operate, maintain, and continuously improve the Service and its features
• Provide technical support, customer service, and platform security measures
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations
• Facilitate user communications and content sharing in accordance with your privacy settings
• Conduct analytics and research to enhance user experience and platform performance
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access to our systems

4. Your Rights and Data Ownership

You retain complete and exclusive ownership of all intellectual property rights in content you create and share through our Service. You maintain comprehensive control over your personal data and may exercise the following rights at any time:

• Access and review all personal information we maintain about you
• Request correction or update of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal information and account
• Export your data in a portable, machine-readable format
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw previously granted consent

To exercise any of these rights, please submit a written request to support@openvibes.com. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We maintain a strict policy against the sale of personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors operating under comprehensive confidentiality agreements who assist in platform operations
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or regulatory mandate
• Safety and Security: To protect the rights, safety, and security of our users and platform
• Business Transactions: In connection with corporate restructuring, merger, or acquisition activities
• User-Directed Sharing: Content you choose to make public or share with other users based on your privacy settings

6. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure with regular security updates
• Multi-factor authentication and access controls
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Employee training on data protection and privacy practices

While we employ comprehensive security measures, no system can guarantee absolute security, and we cannot warrant the complete security of your information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for, nor do we knowingly collect personal information from, individuals under eighteen (18) years of age. If we discover that personal information from a minor has been collected without proper verification, we will promptly delete such information from our systems. Parents or guardians who believe their minor child has provided personal information to us should contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in jurisdictions outside your home state or country, including jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws. When such transfers occur, we implement appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions, to ensure your information receives equivalent protection.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by applicable law. Upon account termination or deletion request, we will securely delete your personal information within ninety (90) days, except where retention is required for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or fraud prevention.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at our discretion. Material changes will be communicated through prominent notice on our Service or via email to your registered address. Your continued use of the Service following such notification constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy. We encourage regular review of this Policy to stay informed of our privacy practices.

11. State-Specific Privacy Rights

Residents of certain states may have additional privacy rights under applicable state laws, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). These rights may include:

• Right to know about personal information collected, used, or shared
• Right to request deletion of personal information
• Right to correct inaccurate personal information
• Right to opt-out of certain data sharing practices
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@openvibes.com with your specific request and proof of residency.

12. Biometric Data Policy (Illinois Residents)

In compliance with the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), if we collect biometric identifiers or biometric information, we will:

• Provide written notice of such collection before obtaining any biometric data
• Obtain written consent prior to collection
• Never sell, lease, trade, or profit from biometric data
• Store biometric data using reasonable security measures
• Delete biometric data within three (3) years of last interaction or upon written request

Biometric data is not shared with third parties except as required by law or with explicit consent.

13. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Open Vibes LLC
Privacy Officer
Email: support@openvibes.com
Subject Line: "Privacy Policy Inquiry"

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