Privacy Policy for Vice Vibe

    Last Updated: April 14, 2025

    Who We Are

    92121 HoldCo LLC operates the website at https://vicevibe.com (“Vice Vibe”). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit or interact with our website.

    What Personal Data We Collect and Why

    We collect certain personal data to provide, improve, and secure our services. Below are the types of data we collect and the purposes for collection:

    1. Comments

    When you leave comments on our site, we collect:

    • Data entered in the comments form (e.g., name, email address, comment text).
    • Your IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

    If you use Gravatar, an anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you have a profile. After your comment is approved, your Gravatar profile picture (if applicable) is publicly visible with your comment. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.

    Purpose: To enable user interaction, display comments, and prevent spam.

    2. Media

    If you upload images to the website, they may contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). We advise against uploading images with such data, as other visitors can download and extract this information from images on the site.

    Purpose: To allow user-generated content while informing you of potential privacy risks.

    3. Contact Forms

    If you submit information via our contact forms, we collect the data you provide, such as your name, email address, and message content.

    Purpose: To respond to your inquiries or provide support.

    4. Cookies

    We use cookies to enhance your experience:

    • Comment Cookies: If you comment on our site, you can opt-in to cookies that save your name, email, and website for convenience on future comments. These cookies last one year.
    • Login Cookies: If you have an account and log in, we set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies (discarded when you close your browser). We also set cookies to save login details (last two days, or two weeks if you select “Remember Me”) and screen display preferences (last one year).
    • Article Editing Cookies: If you edit or publish an article, a cookie storing the post ID is saved in your browser (expires after one day; no personal data included).
    • Analytics Cookies: We use cookies set by Google Analytics to track site usage (see “Analytics” below).

    You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

    Purpose: To improve user experience, maintain session data, and analyze site performance.

    5. Embedded Content from Other Websites

    Our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from other websites. This content behaves as if you visited the third-party site directly. These sites may:

    • Collect data about you.
    • Use cookies.
    • Embed additional third-party tracking.
    • Monitor your interactions, including if you’re logged into their services.

    Purpose: To provide rich content while informing you of third-party data practices.

    6. Analytics

    We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects:

    • Anonymized data about your device, browser, IP address, and location (approximated, not precise).
    • Pages visited, time spent, referral sources, and navigation paths.
    • Unique identifiers stored in cookies to recognize returning visitors.

    This data is aggregated and does not directly identify you. Google Analytics may share data with Google’s other services per their privacy policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy).

    Purpose: To analyze site performance, optimize content, and improve user experience.

    7. Account Information

    If you register for an account, we collect:

    • Personal details you provide (e.g., name, email address, username).
    • Login credentials (securely hashed).

    Purpose: To manage user accounts, provide personalized services, and secure access.

    How Long We Retain Your Data

    • Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
    • Account Data: For registered users, personal data in profiles is stored as long as the account is active. You can edit or delete your information at any time (username cannot be changed).
    • Contact Form Submissions: Retained only as long as needed to address your inquiry, unless required for legal purposes.
    • Analytics Data: Google Analytics data is retained per Google’s retention settings (typically 14–50 months, depending on configuration).

    Data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes may be retained longer.

    What Rights You Have Over Your Data

    You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

    • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you (e.g., account data or comments).
    • Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete data.
    • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, except data we must retain for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
    • Portability: Receive an exported file of your personal data.
    • Objection: Object to certain data processing (e.g., analytics tracking, where permitted by law).

    To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy1@vicevibe.com. We will respond within 30 days, as required by applicable laws.

    Where We Send Your Data

    • Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be checked by an automated spam detection service.
    • Analytics: Data is sent to Google Analytics for processing (see Google’s privacy policy).
    • Third-Party Services: Embedded content providers may collect data as described above.

    We do not sell your personal data. Data is shared only with service providers necessary for site operation and only under strict data protection agreements.

    Data Security

    We implement reasonable security measures, such as encryption and secure protocols, to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

    Compliance with Laws

    We comply with applicable data protection laws, including:

    • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for EU residents.
    • CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for California residents.

    For GDPR compliance, we:

    • Obtain consent for cookies and analytics where required.
    • Provide clear data rights information.
    • Process data only for stated purposes.

    For CCPA compliance, we:

    • Disclose data collection and sharing practices.
    • Allow opt-out of data sharing (no personal data is sold).

    Third-Party Links

    Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing data.

    Children’s Privacy

    Our site is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

    Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated via the site or email (for registered users).

    Contact Us

    For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

    • Email: privacy1@vicevibe.com
    • Address: 92121 HoldCo LLC, 10441 Roselle St., San Diego, CA 92121