SharedVibes

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us:

Account information (email address, username, profile picture)
Content you post (music links, comments, reactions)
Communications with us

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you use SharedVibes, we automatically collect:

Log information (IP address, browser type, access times)
Device information (hardware model, operating system)
Usage data (pages viewed, features used)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Process and complete transactions
Send you technical notices and support messages
Respond to your comments and questions
Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or illegal activities

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

With your consent or at your direction
With service providers who assist our operations
To comply with legal obligations
To protect rights, privacy, safety, or property
In connection with a merger or acquisition

5. Third-Party Services

SharedVibes integrates with third-party music platforms. When you share links from YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, or Bandcamp, those services may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We fetch publicly available metadata (titles, thumbnails) to display in our feed.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable measures to help protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data through the settings page.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Data portability

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, preferences, and analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect functionality.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our GitHub repository or the support channels provided in the application.