Vibe Check App

Privacy Policy for Vibe Check App

Effective Date: July 5, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how EmpathySphere ("we," "our," or "us"), the developer of the "Vibe Check" mobile application ("App"), collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our App.

By using the Vibe Check App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information for different purposes to provide and improve our App and services to you:

1.1. Information You Provide Directly:
1.2. Information Collected Automatically (via Third-Party Services):

2. Information We DO NOT Collect or Store Directly

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes related to providing and improving the Vibe Check App, including:

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

We do not sell your personal and sensitive user data to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information, including your mood and journal entries, and "Vibe Scores" (analysis counts), only for as long as is necessary to provide you with the Vibe Check App's services and for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

6. Data Security

The security of your data is important to us. We implement reasonable security measures, including transmitting data using modern cryptography (e.g., HTTPS), and access controls, to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Data Protection Rights & Deletion Requests

Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

7.1. Data Deletion Requests:

If you have created an account and wish to have your email address and associated "Vibe Scores" (analysis counts) permanently deleted from our Firebase services, you can initiate account deletion from within the Vibe Check App (if applicable, provide specific in-app steps here) or by sending an email to wdesignind@gmail.com. We will take action to delete your data within 30 days of receiving your request. Please note that data used for AI analysis (messages, sender, context) is not stored by us and therefore cannot be deleted retrospectively. Temporary account deactivation, disabling, or "freezing" does not qualify as account deletion.

7.2. Managing Third-Party Data Collection:

You can often reset your device's advertising ID in your device settings, which can limit targeted advertising. You may also be able to opt out of certain personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

8. Children's Privacy

The Vibe Check App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child has provided us with personal information through the App, please contact us so we can take appropriate action to remove such information and terminate the child's account.

9. Links to Other Websites

The Vibe Check App may contain links to other websites or services that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site or service. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site or service you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. We may also notify you through prominent notice within the App or on our associated website prior to the change becoming effective. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

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

12. International Data Transfers and Compliance

We may process user data on servers located outside of your country of residence. By using the Vibe Check App, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations. We are committed to complying with applicable privacy and data protection laws in the jurisdictions where we offer our products or services, including, where relevant, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union, and other international data privacy frameworks. We implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws, regardless of where it is processed.