1. COMPANY INFORMATION

This Privacy Policy applies to DB8.info ("Platform", "Service") operated by VRLY Ventures LLC ("Company", "we", "us", "our"), a New Jersey limited liability company located at 1346 How Lane, Unit 7, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08901.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Username, display name, email address, password
• Profile Information: Tagline, description, avatar, banner, website, location, social links
• Age Verification: Date of birth, 18+ verification status
• Content: Posts, comments, debate responses, messages
• Payment Information: Processed by Stripe (we do not store payment details)
• Preferences: Notification settings, privacy preferences

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent, click patterns
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
• Log Data: Server logs, error reports, performance metrics
• Cookies: Authentication tokens, preferences, analytics data

2.3 Third-Party Information

• Google OAuth: Name, email, profile picture (when you choose to connect)
• Analytics: Anonymized usage statistics from analytics providers

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

3.1 Platform Operations

• Providing and maintaining the Platform's functionality
• Authenticating users and managing accounts
• Processing subscriptions, tips, and financial transactions
• Facilitating debates, voting, and community features

3.2 Communication

• Sending notifications about platform activity
• Responding to support inquiries and feedback
• Providing important platform updates and policy changes
• Sending promotional communications (with your consent)

3.3 Safety and Security

• Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Enforcing our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
• Investigating reported violations and user disputes
• Complying with legal obligations and law enforcement requests

3.4 Improvement and Analytics

• Analyzing platform usage to improve features and performance
• Developing new features and services
• Understanding user preferences and behavior patterns

4. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

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

4.1 Public Information

Some information is public by nature of the Platform:

• Your username, display name, and profile information
• Posts, comments, and debate content you choose to share
• Your debate statistics and participation history
• Follower/following relationships (if not set to private)

4.2 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party providers:

• Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management
• Wasabi/AWS: File storage and content delivery
• Google: Authentication services (OAuth)
• Email Services: Transactional and notification emails
• Analytics Providers: Usage analytics and performance monitoring

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal process, subpoenas, or court orders
• Respond to law enforcement requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Protect users from harm or illegal activity
• Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction. You will be notified of any such change.

5. DATA SECURITY

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data transmitted using HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Access Controls: Limited employee access on a need-to-know basis
• Secure Storage: Encrypted data storage with reputable cloud providers
• Regular Security Audits: Ongoing monitoring and vulnerability assessments
• Password Security: Bcrypt hashing for password storage

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

6.1 General Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Export: Receive your data in a portable format
• Restrict: Limit how we process your information
• Object: Opt out of certain data processing activities

6.2 California Consumer Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to Know: Detailed information about data collection and use
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices
• Right to Correct: Correct inaccurate personal information

6.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your privacy rights:

• Use your account settings to modify profile information
• Contact us at privacy@db8.info for data requests
• We will respond within 30 days to verified requests
• Some information may be retained for legal or operational purposes

7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

7.1 Essential Cookies

• Authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Basic platform functionality

7.2 Analytics Cookies

• Usage analytics and performance monitoring
• Feature usage tracking
• Error reporting and debugging

7.3 Preference Cookies

• Theme and display preferences
• Language and region settings
• User interface customizations

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Account Data: Until you delete your account
• Content: Until you delete it or your account is deleted
• Financial Records: As required by law (typically 7 years)
• Usage Logs: Typically 30-90 days unless needed for security investigations
• Marketing Data: Until you opt out or as required by law

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Platform is designed for users 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

Users between 13-17 require parental consent and are subject to additional content restrictions and privacy protections.

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

While our Platform is intended for US users, some of our service providers may process data internationally. When data is transferred outside the US, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through the Platform or by email
• Provide notice of significant changes before they take effect

Your continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us: