Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website or use a mobile application. They help the website or app recognize your device and remember information about your visit.

Vybmeet uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide, secure, and improve our services, as well as to analyze usage patterns and personalize your experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the app to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility.

• Session authentication and login status
• Security and fraud prevention
• Load balancing and performance optimization
• Remembering your preferences and settings

Can you disable them? No. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the app to work.

2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how users interact with our app, which features are popular, and where improvements are needed.

• Analyzing user behavior and app usage patterns
• Measuring app performance and identifying errors
• Understanding which features are most valuable
• Improving user experience based on data insights

Third-party providers: Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics

Can you disable them? Yes, through your device settings or by opting out in the app settings.

2.3 Functional Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing customized content.

• Remembering your mood and activity preferences
• Saving your notification settings
• Storing your language and region preferences
• Remembering whether you've seen certain prompts or tutorials

Can you disable them? Yes, but disabling them may affect certain features and personalization.

2.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies (if applicable)

Purpose: These cookies track your activity across websites and apps to deliver relevant advertisements.

• Showing you personalized ads based on your interests
• Measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Limiting the number of times you see the same ad

Third-party providers: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, other advertising networks

Can you disable them? Yes, through your device settings or ad preferences.

3. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

• Local Storage: Stores data locally on your device to improve performance and user experience
• Session Storage: Temporarily stores information during your session that is deleted when you close the app
• Mobile Identifiers: Device identifiers such as Advertising ID (Android) or IDFA (iOS) for analytics and advertising
• SDKs: Third-party software development kits that may collect usage data

4. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close the app or your session ends.

Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years) or until you manually delete them. They help us remember your preferences across sessions.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our app. We do not control these cookies, and you should review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use cookies.

Third parties we work with include:

• Google Analytics (analytics and performance)
• Firebase (app performance monitoring)
• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
• Social media platforms (if you connect your accounts)
• Advertising networks (Google Ads, Facebook)

6. How to Manage and Delete Cookies

6.1 In-App Settings

You can manage your cookie preferences directly in the Vybmeet app:

• Go to Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences
• Toggle cookies on or off by category (analytics, functional, advertising)
• Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled

6.2 Device Settings

Mobile Devices (iOS/Android):

• iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization or Reset Advertising ID

6.3 Browser Settings (Web Version)

If you access Vybmeet through a web browser:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

6.4 Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out pages:

• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): www.aboutads.info/choices
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): www.networkadvertising.org/choices
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): www.youronlinechoices.eu

7. What Happens If You Disable Cookies?

If you disable or block certain cookies, some features of the app may not function properly:

• You may need to log in more frequently
• Your preferences and settings may not be saved
• Some personalized features may not work correctly
• The app may not remember your previous interactions

Essential cookies cannot be disabled, as they are required for the app to function.

8. Your Consent

By using Vybmeet, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. When you first use the app, you may see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time through the app settings.

9. Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

For EEA Users (GDPR):

• You have the right to consent to or refuse non-essential cookies
• You can withdraw your consent at any time
• You have the right to access, rectify, or delete data collected via cookies

For California Users (CCPA):

• You have the right to know what personal information is collected via cookies
• You have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• You can request deletion of data collected through cookies

10. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers and devices support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Currently, there is no universal standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not respond to DNT signals at this time, but we honor your rights under GDPR and CCPA to opt-out of non-essential tracking.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes via email or app notification. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy: