Privacy Policy

Welcome to V.I.B.E.S.—a proximity-based social platform for discovering people, events, and local spots nearby.


Your privacy matters. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and your choices.

Information We Collect


We collect three types of information:


  1. Information you provide

  • Account details (name, username, password), contact info (email, phone), date of birth, and optional profile info (photo, bio, social handles).

  • Content you create/submit (posts, events, chats/messages, photos/videos, reactions, reports).

  • Support communications (the info you share when you contact us).

  1. Information we get when you use V.I.B.E.S.

  • Usage data: screens viewed, searches, events viewed/created/joined, proximity chats joined, messages sent/received, interactions (likes, comments, reports), safety actions.

  • Content metadata: timestamps, device/app version, approximate or precise location tied to content when you choose to add/share it.

  • Device data: device model/OS, app version, language, time zone, battery level, device and advertising identifiers, IP address.

  • Camera/Photos/Media: with permission, when you upload or scan (e.g., QR).

  • Location data: with permission, via GPS/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/cell networks to power proximity features (local feeds, nearby events/people/businesses).

  • Cookies & similar tech: cookies, local storage, and identifiers for preferences, analytics, fraud prevention, and (if enabled) marketing measurement.

  • Logs & diagnostics: crash reports, performance logs, referral pages, access times.

  1. Information from others

  • Other users: contact-list matches (if a user uploads their contacts), tags/mentions, reports.

  • Third-party sign-in or links: if you connect accounts (e.g., Apple/Google/social), we may receive basic profile identifiers per that service’s permissions.

  • Business partners: RSVP or redemption details when you interact with a partner’s event or promotion in-app.

How We Use Information

  • Provide and improve core features (local discovery, events, proximity chats, messaging).

  • Personalize recommendations (nearby events/people/businesses/categories).

  • Maintain safety and integrity (moderation, abuse/fraud prevention, enforcing Terms).

  • Communicate with you (service updates, security notices, support). With consent where required, we may send product tips or promotions.

  • Analytics and research (usage trends, feature performance).

  • Legal compliance and protection of rights.

How We Share Information

  • With other users: your public profile (name, username, photo, bio), your public posts/events, and messages within the conversations you participate in. We may show mutual connections/context to help evaluate requests.

  • Publicly (when you choose): posts/events you set to “public” may be visible across V.I.B.E.S. and discoverable off-platform (e.g., web previews/search).

  • Service providers: hosting, storage, analytics, security, support, and processing partners acting on our instructions.

  • Safety/legal: to comply with law, respond to legal requests, enforce Terms, or protect users, the public, or V.I.B.E.S.

  • Business transfers: part of a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets.

  • Aggregated/de-identified data: insights that don’t identify you (e.g., weekly event participation rates in a city).

We do not sell your personal information.

Location

V.I.B.E.S. relies on location to work as intended. You can control location permissions in your device settings. If disabled, some features will not function.

Your Choices & Controls

  • Permissions: camera/photos/location/contacts/notifications are opt-in and changeable in device settings.

  • Manage or delete content: you can delete your posts/events/chats you control within the app.

  • Account deletion: request deletion in settings; we’ll delete your account and associated personal data subject to legal/safety retention needs.

  • Cookies/ads controls: adjust in device or browser settings; functionality may be affected.

Data Retention

  • Account data persists while your account is active.

  • Content persists until you delete it or delete your account (participants may retain copies of messages/content they received).

  • We may retain limited data for legal obligations, dispute resolution, security, and backups for a reasonable period.

Children & Minimum Age

V.I.B.E.S. is for users 18 and older only. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn of under-18 use, we will delete the account and related data.

International Users & Your Rights

Depending on your region (e.g., EU/UK/EEA), you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your data, and to object/restrict certain processing. Where we rely on consent (e.g., precise location or marketing), you can withdraw it at any time. Our legal bases include contract (to provide the service), legitimate interests (to secure, improve, and personalize), and consent (where required).

To exercise rights, contact help@getvibesapp.com.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. No system is perfectly secure; please use strong passwords and keep your device/app updated.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy. We’ll post the new version with an updated “Last Updated” date and, if changes are material, provide additional notice in-app or by email.

Contact Us

V.I.B.E.S. Support
help@getvibesapp.com
https://getvibesapp.com

V.I.B.E.S. Terms of Use

Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Last Updated: [Insert Date]

These Terms govern your use of the V.I.B.E.S. app and services (“Services”). By using V.I.B.E.S., you agree to these Terms.

1) Eligibility & Account

  • You must be 18 or older to use V.I.B.E.S.

  • Keep your login credentials confidential and your account information accurate.

  • You’re responsible for activity on your account.

2) Location-Based Services

V.I.B.E.S. relies on location to power proximity feeds, events, and discovery. By using the app, you consent to our use of location per the Privacy Policy. You can disable location in device settings; some features may stop working.

3) User Conduct

Do not:

  • Harass, threaten, dox, or harm others; incite violence; or engage in illegal activity.

  • Post unlawful, hateful, explicit, pornographic, or otherwise prohibited content.

  • Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity/affiliations.

  • Spam, scam, phish, or run unauthorized promotions.

  • Interfere with or disrupt the Services, abuse reports, or probe/scan systems.

  • Post private or confidential information without permission.

We may remove content, restrict features, or suspend/terminate accounts for violations.

4) Safety—Online & IRL

Use common sense and caution when meeting people or attending events discovered through V.I.B.E.S. V.I.B.E.S. does not screen users or venues, and does not organize or supervise meetups. You’re solely responsible for your interactions and personal safety.

5) User Content & License

  • You own your content.

  • You grant V.I.B.E.S. a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, adapt, publish, display, and distribute your content solely to operate, improve, promote, and provide the Services (including making public posts discoverable).

  • You must have rights to the content you post. Don’t infringe others’ IP or privacy rights.

  • We may remove or restrict content that violates these Terms or the law.

6) Reports & Moderation

You can report content or behavior that violates these Terms. We may review, moderate, or take action at our discretion, but we’re not obligated to monitor all activity.

7) Third-Party Content & Links

The Services may link to or integrate with third-party sites, apps, content, or promotions. We’re not responsible for third-party content, policies, or actions. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

8) In-App Purchases & Fees (If Offered)

If paid features, purchases, or subscriptions are offered:

  • Prices, billing intervals, renewal terms, and cancellation instructions will be shown before purchase.

  • Apple/Google platform terms may apply to purchases.

  • Taxes may be added where required.

  • Except where required by law, purchases are non-refundable once delivered or the period begins.

  • You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your app store account settings.

9) Ownership & License to You

  • V.I.B.E.S. owns the Services, including software, logos, trademarks, and content we provide (subject to third-party rights).

  • We grant you a personal, revocable, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use the app in accordance with these Terms.

10) Disclaimers

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED) INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR AVAILABILITY. WE DON’T CONTROL USER OR THIRD-PARTY CONTENT, OR EVENTS/LOCATIONS DISCOVERED THROUGH THE APP.

11) Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, V.I.B.E.S. AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICES WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF $100 OR AMOUNTS YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM.

Some jurisdictions don’t allow certain limitations; portions of this section may not apply.

12) Indemnity

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless V.I.B.E.S. and its affiliates from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your content, your use of the Services, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.

13) Termination

You may stop using the Services at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access (and/or remove content) for any reason, including violations of these Terms or to protect users/the platform.

14) Updates to the Services & Terms

We may modify or discontinue features at any time. We may update these Terms; continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

15) Governing Law & Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [Texas], without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Courts located in [Harris County, Texas] will have exclusive jurisdiction, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

16) Contact

V.I.B.E.S. Support
help@getvibesapp.com
https://getvibesapp.com