Welcome to VUDE. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the VUDE mobile application and website.
- 1. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of data:
a. Information You Provide
- Email address
- Display name and username
- User-generated content (photos, videos, comments, captions, bios)
- Communication or feedback sent to us
- Profile images or avatars
b. Automatically Collected Data
- IP address
- Device type and operating system
- App usage data (e.g. screen views, clicks, navigation)
- Crash logs and performance diagnostics
- Referral information (e.g., how you found the app)
- 2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide access to VUDE and enable its features
- Allow users to create, publish, view, and interact with user-generated content
- Improve app performance, personalization, and functionality
- Respond to inquiries and offer customer support
- Monitor usage for safety, compliance, and community guidelines
- Communicate with users about updates, features, or policy changes
- 3. Payments and Transactions
Important Notice:
- VUDE does not process or facilitate any payments in any of our systems, including within the mobile application.
- All financial transactions are handled securely outside of the app, via third-party platforms or web-based services.
- VUDE does not collect, transmit, or store any payment or billing information in any part of our systems, including mobile apps, websites, servers, or databases.
- 4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies on our website to:
- Understand user behavior and improve performance
- Maintain session state and login credentials
- Analyze traffic and referral sources
Users can control cookie preferences through browser settings.
- 5. Public Content and Visibility
- User-generated content, including posts, videos, comments, and usernames, may be publicly visible depending on your account settings and platform defaults. Other users may view, share, or interact with this content. Please avoid sharing personal information in public content.
- 6. AI & Automated Systems
VUDE may use AI tools and automated systems to:
- Moderate user content for policy compliance
- Detect spam or harmful behavior
- Curate content feeds and recommendations
These systems are monitored and refined regularly to ensure fair outcomes.
- 7. Third-Party Sharing and Service Providers
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share information with:
- Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
- Customer service platforms
- Analytics and performance tracking tools
- Legal authorities, if required by law or in defense of our rights
All third-party services are bound by strict data protection agreements.
- 8. If You Do Not Wish to Provide Personal Data
- Your data may be stored and processed in data centers located in the United States or the European Union. We apply appropriate safeguards and comply with international data transfer regulations.
- 9. Updates to This Policy
- We retain your data as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. Upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your data within a reasonable period, unless legally required to retain it.
- 10. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or outdated information
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Object to certain uses of your data (e.g., marketing)
- Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]
- 11. CCPA/CPRA Notice for California Residents
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
- Right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Right to request deletion of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
- 12. Children's Privacy
- VUDE is not intended for children under the age of 12 (or the minimum age required by local law). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to have it removed.
- 13. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- Data encryption in transit and at rest
- Access control and authentication protocols
- Regular audits and vulnerability scans
However, no method of transmission is 100% secure. Use the platform at your discretion.
- 14. Changes to This Policy
- We may update this policy from time to time. Any material changes will be communicated through the app or via email. Continued use of the app after updates constitutes acceptance of the changes.
- 15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact us at: