vibes-privacy-policy

VIBES | فايبز Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 21, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to VIBES

فايبز (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with a transparent understanding of how we collect, use, and share your information.

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage when you use our VIBES

فايبز mobile application (“the App”).

Contact Information

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

Email: info@vibesappsa.com

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account and use our App, we may collect the following personal information:

• Email address (required for account creation)
• Name
• City
• Profile image
• Birthday
• Gender
• User-generated content, including reviews and ratings

Location Information

We collect precise location data when you use our App, specifically for the following purposes:

• To show your exact location on maps
• To calculate distances between you and nearby restaurants
• To sort and recommend restaurants based on proximity
• To provide navigation-like features through our map interface

Location sharing is optional but may limit certain App functionalities if disabled.

Device Information

We collect certain information about your device, including:

• Device ID
• IP address
• Device performance metrics
• Operating system version
• Device time zone
• Screen size and resolution
• Device locale/language settings
• Network connection status
• Memory/storage information for caching purposes

Usage Information

We collect information about how you use our App, including:

• User interactions and analytics
• Session information
• Features you use
• Search queries
• Content you view

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and improving our App’s functionality
• Personalizing your experience
• Showing nearby restaurants based on your location
• Enabling you to submit and read reviews
• Analyzing App usage to improve our services
• Communicating with you about your account or our services
• Ensuring the security of our App

Third-Party Services

Our App integrates with or utilizes the following third-party services:

• Firebase (for analytics and app functionality)
• Google Maps (for location and mapping features)
• OpenStreetMap (for additional mapping services)
• MongoDB (for data storage)
• Gemini API (for AI-powered features)

When you click on restaurant Instagram links, you will be redirected to their Instagram page, but we do not share your personal information with Instagram.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With third-party service providers that help us operate our App
• If required by law or to respond to legal process
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition

We may send promotional emails in the future. You will have the option to opt out of such communications.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• Passwords that contain uppercase and lowercase letters
• Secure data storage and transmission

We may implement additional security features in the future, including:

• Account lockout after multiple failed login attempts
• Automatic session timeout
• Password expiration policies

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with the App’s services. Upon account deletion, all user data is immediately removed from our systems.

User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access your personal data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of location tracking
• Contact us regarding your privacy concerns

Children’s Privacy

Our App is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information.

International Users

Currently, our App is primarily available in Saudi Arabia. If you are accessing our App from outside Saudi Arabia, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Saudi Arabia. By using our App, you consent to this transfer, storing, and processing.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify users of any material changes through the App. Your continued use of the App after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy and your agreement to be bound by its terms.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Saudi Arabia.