Effective Date: 05 September, 2024

At Vapebook, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data when you use our platform.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Data: When you register on Vapebook, we collect your username, first name, last name, IP address, email, phone number, bio, country, and any website or social media links you provide.
• Cookies: We use cookies to manage your login sessions and theme preferences (dark or light mode). No additional cookies are used beyond this purpose.

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your information solely for:

• Authentication and Authorization: To manage your account and verify your identity when logging in.
• Notifications: To notify you of important updates (e.g., password resets or alerts about your account).
• User Preferences: To remember your theme preferences (dark/light mode).
• Security: To ensure the safety and security of your account.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

• No Third-Party Sharing: We do not share your personal data with any third parties for marketing or other purposes.
• Legal Compliance: In the event of a legal request (e.g., court orders, subpoenas) from government entities in the US, we may provide user data to comply with legal obligations.

4. Data Storage and Retention

• Storage: Your data is securely stored on servers located in the United States, within the platform’s hosting storage.
• Retention: We retain your data for as long as your account remains active. If you delete your account, all associated data will be permanently deleted.

5. User Rights

• Access and Control: You have full control over your data. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information through your account settings.
• Account Deletion: If you wish to delete your account, you can do so via the user interface, which will also delete all your stored data.

6. Data Breach Protocol

In the event of a data breach, Vapebook will notify affected users by:

• Posting an alert message on the platform.
• Optionally, sending email notifications to inform users about the breach and necessary precautions.

7. Children’s Privacy

Vapebook is intended for users aged 18 and older. If it is determined that a user under the age of 18 has registered on the platform, their account will be suspended immediately.