Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2024

Introduction

VBZ Inc. ("VBZ.GG," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our platform and services, including our web3 features.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Account information (email address, username, password)
  • Profile information (display name, bio, profile picture)
  • Content you create, upload, or tokenize
  • Communications with us
  • Payment information
  • Identity verification documents when required

1.2 Wallet Information

When you use our Services, we automatically create a custodial wallet for you through our third-party wallet provider.

  • Creating and storing your wallet credentials
  • Managing private keys on your behalf
  • Recording blockchain transactions associated with your wallet
  • Storing wallet addresses and transaction history

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

  • Device information (IP address, device type, operating system)
  • Usage data (features used, content viewed, interaction patterns)
  • Location data (approximate location based on IP address)
  • Blockchain transaction data
  • Network information and logs

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Core Platform Functions

  • Creating and managing your account
  • Providing platform features and services
  • Processing content uploads and tokenization
  • Managing your custodial wallet
  • Facilitating blockchain transactions
  • Displaying personalized content and recommendations

2.2 Wallet Services

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your custodial wallet
  • Process cryptocurrency transactions
  • Maintain transaction records
  • Provide wallet recovery services
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations
  • Detect and prevent fraudulent activities

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 Third-Party Wallet Provider

We share necessary information with our third-party wallet provider to facilitate transactions and maintain security.

3.2 Other Third Parties

  • Service providers (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
  • Blockchain networks (public transaction data)
  • Legal authorities when required
  • Business partners (with your consent)

4. Data Security

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Secure storage of wallet credentials
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and monitoring
  • Incident response procedures

5. Your Rights and Choices

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
  • Export your data
  • Withdraw consent for optional processing

6. Wallet Management and Recovery

  • You can access your wallet through our platform.
  • We maintain secure backups of wallet credentials.
  • We cannot recover assets sent to incorrect addresses.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as:

  • Your account is active
  • Required by law
  • Necessary for business purposes
  • Required for blockchain functionality

8. International Data Transfers

We ensure appropriate safeguards through:

  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Other legal mechanisms

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Refer to "Last Updated".

11. Jurisdiction-Specific Provisions

11.1 California Residents: CCPA rights apply.

11.2 European Users: GDPR rights apply.

11.3 Other Jurisdictions: Additional provisions may apply.