Privacy Policy for Van Vibe
Last updated: May 20, 2026
1. Introduction
Van Vibe (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the Van Vibe mobile application (“App”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App, in accordance with the requirements of Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store.
This Privacy Policy is available at https://vanvibe.co.uk/privacy-policy/ and our Terms of Use are available at https://vanvibe.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/. You are also responsible for ensuring that all persons who access our Service through your internet connection are aware of these Terms and other applicable terms and conditions, and that they comply with them.
2. Information We Collect
2.1. Personal Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and profile photo.
- User Content: Any content you submit (e.g., comments, photos, messages) within the App, including public images shared with the community and private images stored for your personal use only.
- Social Interactions: Likes and comments you make on other users’ public posts, and any interactions with social features of the App.
2.2. Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers (e.g., IDFA, GAID), and mobile network information.
- Usage Data: App usage statistics, feature interactions, session length, crash reports, and performance logs.
- Location Data (Optional): With your permission, we collect precise or approximate location data to enable location-based features.
2.3. Third-Party Data
- Analytics: We use analytics providers (e.g., Firebase, Google Analytics for Firebase) to collect and process usage data.
- Advertising Partners: We may integrate with advertising networks (e.g., AdMob) that collect device identifiers for ad personalisation.
2.4. Subscription and Purchase Data
When you make in-App purchases (such as Premium Post Listing at £9.99 for 2 weeks) or subscribe to auto-renewable plans (such as Club Premium at £49.00 per year or Premium Event Listing at £99.00 per year), we may receive transaction confirmations and subscription status information from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. We do not directly collect or store your payment card details; all payment processing is handled by Apple or Google.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Provide & Improve Services: To operate, maintain, and enhance the App’s features, including the display of public images, social interactions (likes and comments), and storage of private images.
- Personalisation: To personalise content and recommendations.
- Communication: To send you updates, marketing communications (with your consent), and respond to support enquiries.
- Subscription Management: To manage and verify your subscription status and provide access to premium features.
- Analytics & Diagnostics: To understand usage trends and fix issues.
- Content Moderation: To filter, review, and moderate user-generated content to maintain community standards and ensure safety.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and enforce our terms.
4. Public and Private Content
The App allows you to store images and content as either public or private. Public content (images, posts) will be visible to all users of the App and may be liked and commented on by other users. Private content is stored for your personal use only and is not shared with other users or third parties, except as required by law or as described in this Privacy Policy.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support).
- Other Users: Public User Content (images, posts) and associated profile information (such as your display name and profile photo) are visible to other users of the App.
- Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice.
- User Consent: With your explicit consent.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations. Usage logs may be retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes. Upon account deletion, we will remove or anonymise your data in accordance with Section 5.2 of our Terms and Conditions and applicable data protection laws.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Access & Correction: Access, update, or delete your personal data.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
- Restrict Processing: Opt out of certain processing activities (e.g., marketing, profiling).
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke any consent you have given.
- Account Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data from within the App.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@vanvibe.co.uk or use the in-App account management features.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our App is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us for deletion.
9. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including both your public and private content. However, no security measure is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
10. International Transfers
Your data may be processed and stored in servers located outside your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., standard contractual clauses) to protect your information.
11. App Tracking and Advertising
On iOS, we respect Apple’s App Tracking Transparency framework and will request your permission before tracking your activity across other companies’ apps and websites. On Android, we comply with Google’s advertising ID policies. You may opt out of personalised advertising through your device settings at any time.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes via in-App notifications or email and update the “Last updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@vanvibe.co.uk
By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
