Vybez Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 6/12/2025
Whitemarsh Games, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our mobile application, Vybez (the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
We follow a "Privacy-First" design and collect only the data necessary to provide and improve the Service.
A. Information You Provide to Us:
Account Information: When you sign up, you provide your name, birth year (to verify you are 13+), and your self-reported school.
User Content: We collect your answers to polls and quizzes, your poll votes, and your profile customizations. This is the core of the app's functionality.
Blocked Users: We maintain a list of users you have blocked to enforce your preferences across the Service.
B. Optional Information with Your Consent:
Contacts: With your explicit permission, we may access your device's contact list. This is used for the sole purpose of helping you find friends who are also using Vybez. We do not store your full contact list on our servers or share it with third parties.
C. Information Collected Automatically:
Usage Data: We collect data about your activity in the app, such as which features you use, Sparks earned/spent, and other engagement metrics (e.g., app activity in your roadmap). This helps us improve the app.
Device Information: We collect your Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) token to send you push notifications, which you can manage in your settings.
Purchase Information: When you make an in-app purchase (like a VIP subscription or Spark bundle), we receive transaction information from RevenueCat and the respective app store (Apple/Google) to validate and unlock your purchase. We do not receive or store your credit card details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
To operate and maintain the Service (e.g., creating poll batches, revealing Vybes).
To personalize your experience (e.g., customizing your profile with Flair).
To manage your account, including your Vybez VIP subscription and Spark balance.
To ensure safety and security, such as by filtering inappropriate content and enforcing user blocks.
To send you relevant push notifications, which you can control.
To analyze and improve the Service.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
Service Providers: We use third-party services that help us operate, such as:
Google Firebase/Cloud: For our backend database, cloud functions, and analytics.
RevenueCat: To manage subscriptions and in-app purchases.
Google Cloud Vision: To automatically screen profile pictures for inappropriate content.
Other Users: Your name and profile customizations are visible to others at your school. Polls are anonymous unless you choose to spend Sparks to reveal a voter's identity.
4. Your Data Rights and Choices
You have control over your personal information.
Access and Correction: You can review and change your profile information within the app's settings.
Data Deletion: You can delete your account and all associated personal data at any time directly from the settings menu within the Vybez app. This action is irreversible.
Notifications: You can configure or disable push notifications in your device and app settings.
5. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a user is under 13, we will promptly delete their account and all associated data.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@whitemarshagames.com.