Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Vibegyor ("we," "our," or "us"). Vibegyor is a social media platform that enables you to share Vibes (photo/video posts), Voice (text thoughts), Votes (polls), Mini (short vertical videos), and connect with others through real-time voice and video calls via our Aura communication system.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application available on iOS and Android platforms.

By using Vibegyor, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Phone number (required for authentication via OTP), display name, username, profile picture, bio, cover image, date of birth, gender, location, and website
• Profile Data: Optional information including interests, status message, email address, and privacy preferences (what information to show publicly)
• Content You Create:
  • Vibes: Photos and videos in 1:1 square format (Instagram-style) with captions, hashtags, and optional location tags
  • Voice: Text-based posts (Twitter-style) with hashtags and mentions
  • Vote: Polls with questions, multiple choice options, and voting preferences
  • Mini: Short-form vertical videos (TikTok-style) with captions and hashtags
  • Stories: 24-hour temporary photos and videos
  • Comments, likes, and shares on other users' content
• Communication Data:
  • Aura Messages: Text messages, image attachments, video attachments, voice messages, file attachments, and location sharing between users
  • Aura Calls: Voice and video call metadata including call duration, call type (voice/video), participants, call status (completed/missed/declined), and timestamps
• Social Connections: Information about who you follow, who follows you, blocked users, and your interactions with other users

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers (for push notifications), mobile network information, and device settings
• Usage Data:
  • How you interact with the app and its features
  • Time spent on the app and specific content
  • Content viewed, liked, commented on, and shared
  • Call history (incoming, outgoing, missed calls with timestamps)
  • Online presence status and last seen timestamps
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address, and precise location when you explicitly enable location services for location-tagged posts
• Technical Data:
  • IP address for approximate location and security
  • App version and crash reports for debugging
  • Network connection status
  • Call connection data for call quality optimization
• Media Access:
  • Photos and videos you capture or select for posting
  • Audio recordings for voice messages and calls
  • Cached media for offline viewing and faster loading

2.3 Information from Third-Party Sources

• Contacts: If you grant permission, we access your device contacts (names and phone numbers) to help you find friends using Vibegyor. We match phone numbers with existing users but do not permanently store your entire contact list on our servers.
• Cloud Services: We use third-party cloud services for authentication, database, storage, push notifications, and analytics
• Social Media (Future): If you choose to connect Apple or Google accounts (currently in development), we may receive basic profile information

3. App Permissions and Why We Need Them

3.1 Camera Permission

Why we need it:

• Take photos and videos for Vibe posts, Stories, and Mini content
• Create and update your profile picture
• Enable video calls through Aura
• Share real-time camera content in messages

When we access it: Only when you actively choose to capture content or during video calls. We never access your camera in the background.

3.2 Microphone Permission

Why we need it:

• Enable voice calls through Aura calling system
• Enable audio in video calls
• Record audio for video content (Vibes, Mini, Stories)
• Send voice messages in chats

When we access it: Only during active calls, voice message recording, or video recording. We do not listen to your conversations when not actively using these features.

3.3 Photo Library/Storage Permission

Why we need it:

• Select existing photos and videos from your gallery for posts
• Save photos and videos you create to your device gallery
• Download and save media shared in messages
• Cache content locally for faster loading and offline viewing
• Store app preferences and settings

What we access: Only files you explicitly select or content you choose to save.

3.4 Contacts Permission

Why we need it:

• Help you discover which of your contacts are using Vibegyor
• Suggest friends to connect with
• Enable quick access to start Aura calls with contacts

What we do: We read contact names and phone numbers to match with existing Vibegyor users. We hash and match phone numbers for privacy. We do not permanently store your full contact list on our servers.

3.5 Location Permission (When In Use)

Why we need it:

• Add location tags to your Vibe posts and Stories
• Provide approximate location for IP-based features
• Help discover local content and users (if enabled)

What we collect: We collect location only when you're actively using the app and only if you enable this feature. Location is optional for most features.

3.6 Notifications Permission

Why we need it:

• Alert you of incoming Aura voice and video calls
• Notify you of new messages and chat activity
• Inform you of likes, comments, and shares on your posts
• Notify you of new followers and mentions
• Send important security and account alerts

When we send them: Based on your notification preferences in settings. You can customize or disable notifications at any time.

3.7 VoIP/Background Modes

Why we need it:

• Receive incoming calls when the app is in the background or closed
• Maintain call quality during voice and video calls
• Keep the Aura messaging system responsive

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

4.1 Core App Functionality

• Authenticate your account via phone number OTP verification
• Create and manage your user profile
• Enable you to create, share, and view Vibes, Voice, Vote, Mini, and Stories
• Provide Aura messaging with text, image, video, voice, and file attachments
• Enable Aura voice and video calls using real-time communication technology
• Show your online/offline presence status to other users
• Display call history (incoming, outgoing, missed calls with duration)
• Maintain social connections (followers, following)

4.2 Social Features

• Show your content in followers' feeds
• Enable likes, comments, and shares
• Facilitate user discovery through contact matching
• Provide follower/following lists
• Display user statistics (post counts, follower counts)

4.3 Personalization

• Customize your feed based on who you follow
• Suggest relevant content and users to follow
• Show location-relevant content (if location enabled)
• Remember your app preferences and settings

4.4 Communication & Notifications

• Send push notifications for calls, messages, and social interactions
• Deliver real-time updates on chat and call status
• Provide call connection notifications and alerts

4.5 App Improvement & Analytics

• Analyze usage patterns to improve features and user experience
• Monitor app performance and identify bugs
• Track crash reports to fix technical issues
• Optimize call quality and connection stability
• Measure engagement with different content types

4.6 Security & Safety

• Detect and prevent spam, fake accounts, and abuse
• Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Monitor for inappropriate content and behavior
• Enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines
• Respond to legal requests and comply with applicable laws

4.7 Storage & Caching

• Cache profile pictures and post images for faster loading
• Store message attachments locally for quick access
• Keep local copies of your content for offline viewing
• Maintain app state and user preferences on your device

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5.2 Public Information

The following information is visible to other Vibegyor users based on your privacy settings:

• Public profile: Display name, username, profile picture, bio, and cover image
• Public posts: Vibes, Voice, Vote, and Mini content you share publicly
• Stories: Visible to your followers for 24 hours
• Social stats: Follower count, following count, post counts
• Interactions: Likes and comments on public content
• Online status: Last seen and online/offline presence (can be controlled in settings)

5.3 With Your Explicit Consent

• Sharing your contact list for friend discovery (optional)
• Location data for location-tagged posts (optional)
• Any other information you choose to share publicly

5.4 Service Providers & Technology Partners

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our App:

• Authentication Services: Phone number authentication and OTP verification
• Cloud Infrastructure: Secure storage of user profiles, posts, messages, and call history
• Media Storage: Storage of photos, videos, and file attachments
• Notification Services: Push notifications for calls and messages
• Communication Infrastructure: Real-time voice and video calling capabilities
• Analytics Services: Aggregated usage statistics and app performance monitoring

These service providers are contractually bound to protect your information and only use it as directed by us.

5.5 Legal Requirements & Safety

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect rights and safety:

• In response to valid legal requests (court orders, subpoenas, warrants)
• To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• To protect our rights, property, and safety
• To protect users from harm, fraud, or illegal activities
• To enforce our Terms of Service

5.6 Business Transfers

If Vibegyor is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

6. Data Storage and Security

6.1 Where We Store Your Data

• Cloud Storage: User data is stored in secure cloud data centers with geographic redundancy
• Local Storage: Cached content is stored on your device for performance and offline access
• Media Storage: Photos and videos are stored in secure cloud storage infrastructure optimized for media delivery

6.2 Security Measures

• Encryption in Transit: All data transmission uses TLS/SSL encryption
• Encryption at Rest: Data stored in our cloud infrastructure is encrypted at rest
• Secure Authentication: Phone number OTP authentication system
• Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Call Security: Peer-to-peer encrypted voice and video calls with secure call metadata storage
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard security practices and access control rules

6.3 Your Responsibility

• Keep your device secure and lock screen enabled
• Do not share your OTP codes with anyone
• Be mindful of what you share publicly
• Use strong passwords if email/password login is enabled
• Report suspicious activity immediately

Important: While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Account Management

• Access: View your profile, posts, and account information in the app
• Edit Profile: Update your display name, username, bio, profile picture, and other profile information
• Delete Account: Delete your account and all associated data through app settings
• Export Data: Request a copy of your data by contacting us

7.2 Privacy Controls

• Profile Privacy: Set your account to private to control who can see your content
• Online Status: Control whether others can see your online/offline status and last seen
• Contact Sync: Enable or disable contact syncing at any time
• Location Sharing: Control location access through device settings
• Show/Hide Information: Control visibility of email, phone, location, and birthdate in your profile

7.3 Content Control

• Delete Content: Remove your posts, stories, voice messages, and other content
• Delete Messages: Delete messages from your chat history
• Clear Call History: Delete call records from your history
• Block Users: Block users from contacting you or viewing your profile
• Report Content: Report inappropriate content or behavior

7.4 Notification Preferences

• Customize which notifications you receive
• Disable call notifications (note: you won't receive incoming call alerts)
• Mute specific chats or users
• Manage notification sounds and vibrations

7.5 Permission Management

You can manage app permissions through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → Vibegyor → Permissions
• Android: Settings → Apps → Vibegyor → Permissions

Note: Revoking certain permissions (camera, microphone, storage) may limit app functionality.

8. Data Retention

8.1 How Long We Keep Your Data

• Account Data: Until you delete your account
• Posts (Vibes, Voice, Vote, Mini): Until you delete them or delete your account
• Stories: Automatically deleted after 24 hours (unless saved as highlights)
• Messages: Stored until you delete them or until account deletion
• Call History: Stored until you delete it or until account deletion
• Cached Media: Stored on device until cache is cleared or app is uninstalled
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained longer for app improvement

8.2 Account Deletion Process

• When you delete your account, we immediately delete your profile, posts, and personal information
• Some data may remain in backup systems for up to 30 days
• Messages sent to others remain in their chat history (they control their data)
• Comments and likes on others' posts may be anonymized rather than deleted
• We may retain certain information if legally required (e.g., for law enforcement)

9. Children's Privacy

Vibegyor is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use this app or provide any information.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at shubhendu@cybersin.in and we will delete that information from our systems.

In some jurisdictions, the minimum age may be higher than 13. Please comply with your local laws regarding age requirements for social media use.

10. Child Safety Policy

Vibegyor is committed to creating a safe environment for all users, especially minors. This section outlines our comprehensive approach to child safety, content moderation, and protection against inappropriate material.

10.1 Age Verification and Restrictions

• Minimum Age: Users must be at least 13 years old to create an account
• Age Verification: We may implement additional verification measures for users under 18
• Parental Controls: Parents can request account restrictions or monitoring for their children
• Reporting Underage Users: Users can report accounts that appear to belong to children under 13

10.2 Content Moderation and Safety

• Automated Detection: AI-powered systems scan all uploaded content for inappropriate material
• Human Review: Trained moderators review flagged content within 24 hours
• Zero Tolerance: Immediate account suspension for any child exploitation content
• Content Filtering: Age-appropriate content filtering for users under 18
• Real-time Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of user interactions and content

10.3 Prohibited Content and Behavior

The following content is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate account termination:

• Any form of child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
• Nudity involving minors or suggestive content with minors
• Grooming behavior or inappropriate contact with minors
• Sharing personal information of minors without consent
• Bullying, harassment, or intimidation of minors
• Content that sexualizes or exploits minors
• Any content that could endanger a child's safety

10.4 Reporting and Response System

• Easy Reporting: One-tap reporting system for inappropriate content or behavior
• Anonymous Reporting: Users can report concerns without revealing their identity
• Priority Response: Child safety reports receive immediate priority handling
• Law Enforcement: We cooperate fully with law enforcement in child safety cases
• NCMEC Reporting: We report suspected child exploitation to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

10.5 Safety Features for Minors

• Restricted Messaging: Limited messaging capabilities for users under 16
• Content Warnings: Clear warnings before viewing potentially sensitive content
• Location Privacy: Enhanced location privacy settings for minors
• Friend Requests: Restricted friend request capabilities for younger users
• Parental Notifications: Optional notifications to parents about their child's account activity

10.6 Educational Resources

• Safety Tips: In-app safety tips and educational content
• Digital Literacy: Resources to help young users navigate social media safely
• Parental Guides: Comprehensive guides for parents on keeping children safe online
• School Partnerships: Educational programs in schools about online safety

10.7 Technical Safeguards

• Content Scanning: Advanced AI systems detect inappropriate content before it's posted
• Behavioral Analysis: Machine learning algorithms identify suspicious user behavior
• Image Recognition: Technology to detect and prevent sharing of inappropriate images
• Chat Monitoring: Automated monitoring of private messages for safety concerns
• Account Verification: Enhanced verification processes for accounts interacting with minors

10.8 Legal Compliance

• COPPA Compliance: Full compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
• International Laws: Adherence to child protection laws in all operating countries
• Mandatory Reporting: Immediate reporting of suspected child exploitation to authorities
• Data Protection: Enhanced protection of minors' personal information

10.9 Emergency Response

• 24/7 Monitoring: Round-the-clock monitoring for child safety concerns
• Emergency Contacts: Direct lines to child safety organizations and law enforcement
• Crisis Support: Resources and support for children in crisis situations
• Rapid Response: Immediate action on credible threats to child safety

Important: If you encounter any content or behavior that could endanger a child, please report it immediately through our reporting system or contact us directly at safety@vibegyor.com. We take all child safety concerns seriously and will take immediate action to protect minors on our platform.

11. International Data Transfers

Vibegyor is based in India, but our users may be located worldwide. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including:

• India (our primary operations)
• United States (cloud infrastructure)
• Other countries where our cloud service providers' data centers are located

We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) to protect your information during international transfers.

12. Third-Party Services and Links

12.1 Integrated Third-Party Services

• Cloud Services: Authentication, database, storage, and messaging services
• Communication Services: Real-time communication infrastructure for voice and video calls
• Content Delivery: Media storage and content delivery services
• Social Login (Future): Optional social login via Apple/Google (currently in development)

These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

12.2 Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., in user posts or profiles). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, features, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

• Displaying a prominent notice within the app
• Sending a push notification (if you have notifications enabled)
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of Vibegyor after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.

15. Regional Privacy Rights

15.1 European Union (GDPR)

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

• Right to Access: Request access to your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interests, and legal obligations.

15.2 California (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected about you
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell your personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to Limit Use: Limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information

Categories of Information Collected: As described in Section 2 of this policy.

Business Purpose: As described in Section 4 of this policy.

15.3 India (Digital Personal Data Protection Act)

As an India-based app, we comply with Indian data protection laws:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to correction and erasure
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to nominate a representative

15.4 Other Jurisdictions

We comply with applicable privacy laws in all jurisdictions where Vibegyor is available. If you have questions about your specific regional rights, please contact us.

16. Compliance and Certifications

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - USA
• Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) - India
• Personal Data Protection Act - Singapore
• Other applicable regional privacy laws

17. Special Notes

17.1 Voice and Video Calls

Vibegyor uses real-time communication technology for voice and video calls. This means:

• Audio and video streams are transmitted directly between users (peer-to-peer) when possible
• Call metadata (participants, duration, status) is stored in our database
• We do not record or store the actual content of your calls
• Call quality data may be collected to improve service

17.2 Local Caching

To improve performance and enable offline access, we cache certain data on your device:

• Profile pictures and post images
• Message attachments you've viewed
• Your own posts and content

You can clear this cache through app settings or by uninstalling the app.

17.3 Contact Matching

When you sync contacts, we use cryptographic hashing to match phone numbers with Vibegyor users while protecting privacy. We do not store your full contact list permanently on our servers.