Privacy Policy
Introduction
At VeganProfile, we are fully committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. We understand that privacy is a top concern, and we want to provide you with transparency about the data we collect, how it is used, and the choices you have regarding your information. We value your trust, and our platform is designed to give you control over your data. This Privacy Policy explains the steps we take to safeguard your information. By using veganprofile.com, you agree to this policy, but you remain in control of your data every step of the way. Your privacy is important to us, and we are always open to feedback to ensure we continue to meet your expectations.
VeganProfile was created with strong ethical and moral values. We do not monetize your data, and we do not sell, trade, or share personal information with third parties. We believe in privacy, transparency, and a respectful, community-first experience. Our platform is run with integrity, reflecting the values of the vegan movement.
1. Information We Collect:
1.1 Account Information:
Required: Name, email address, username, password, date of birth, location, vegan status.
1.2 Profile Information:
Public profile information (visible to others): Bio, profile picture, cover photo, interests, posts, comments, etc.
1.3 Content You Upload:
Photos, videos, posts, comments, messages, stories, polls, events, etc. Metadata associated with your content (e.g., location, date, time).
1.4 Device and Log Data:
IP address, browser type, operating system, access logs, device information, cookie identifiers, app usage data, network connection information.
1.5 Sensitive Information:
We do not actively collect sensitive information (e.g., political beliefs, religious beliefs, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, health information) unless you choose to share it publicly. If you choose to share any sensitive information, it will be treated with care and only visible to those who have access to your profile based on your privacy settings.
2. How We Use Your Information:
Provide and Improve VeganProfile’s Functionalities: Display your profile, personalize content and recommendations, connect you with friends, enable messaging and groups, analyze trends and usage patterns, and improve the overall platform experience.
Enhance Safety and Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and illegal activity, enforce our Terms of Service, and protect our users and platform.
Send Marketing Communications: With your consent, we may send you emails about updates, features, special offers, surveys, and news only related to VeganProfile. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
3. Sharing Your Information:
At VeganProfile, your privacy is our top priority. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to any third parties, nor do we share your personal data with anyone for any reason, under any circumstances. We are committed to maintaining your privacy and security, and we do not share your personal data with external parties, including for advertising or other commercial purposes. Your personal data remains private, protected, and in your control.
We do not share personal data with advertisers or other third parties. Any data used for advertising purposes is completely anonymized, and no personal data is shared for marketing purposes.
4. Data Security:
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure storage, access controls, and regular vulnerability assessments. We have a data breach notification policy in place to inform you promptly in case of any security incident involving your personal information.
However, no online service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information. We are dedicated to taking every reasonable step to protect your personal data.
5. User Choices and Control:
Access and Update Your Profile: You can access and update your profile information, content, and privacy settings at any time.
Control Who Sees Your Profile: You can control who can see your profile information, send you friend requests or messages, and interact with your content.
Advertising Preferences: You have the option to manage your advertising preferences to opt out of personalized advertising. Please note that any advertising data used for targeting purposes is anonymized, ensuring no personal data is shared with third parties.
Data Download: You can download your data, including your profile information, content, and activity history.
Correct or Delete Data: You have the right to edit any information by clicking "edit profile." You can delete any data at any time and erase all your personal data by deactivating your account.
Account Deletion: You can choose to deactivate or delete your account at any time.
Data Deletion: When you delete your account, all associated personal data will be permanently deleted from our servers within 5 days, unless you contact us via email at
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar technologies to provide and improve VeganProfile's functionalities, personalize content, and deliver targeted advertising. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
We only use anonymized data for tracking purposes and do not share any personal data with third parties for marketing.
7. Google AdSense Policy
VeganProfile uses Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google, to display ads on our platform. Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to VeganProfile and other websites.
Google’s Use of the DART Cookie: Google uses the DART cookie to serve personalized ads to users based on their visit to VeganProfile and other sites on the internet. You can opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ads Privacy & Terms page.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or through tools like the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page. Please note, opting out does not remove ads—it just disables personalized advertising.
Third-Party Cookies: In addition to Google, other third-party advertisers may use cookies to deliver relevant ads. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information; any data used for advertising is anonymized and does not compromise your personal privacy.
For more details on how Google uses your information, please visit the Google Privacy Policy and the AdSense Program Policies.
8. Children's Privacy:
VeganProfile is intended for users aged 13 and over. By using the platform, you confirm that you are at least 13 years old. If you are under the age of 16, you will need to obtain parental consent to use the platform. We have measures in place to prevent users under 13 from creating accounts. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from someone under the age of 13, we will delete it promptly.
If you do not meet the age requirements, or do not have parental permission, you are not authorized to use the platform and must immediately cease using it.
9. International Data Transfers:
Your information may be transferred to servers located outside your country. We will take appropriate safeguards to protect your data privacy during transfers, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights under this policy, please contact us.
For more information on how we operate, please check out our Terms of Service.
