1. Introduction

Welcome to VibeSimulation. We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

This policy applies to all users of VibeSimulation, including visitors to our website and users of our physics simulation services.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Email addresses when you subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact information when you contact us
• Feedback and communications you send to us

Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

• Usage data - pages visited, time spent, features used
• Device information - browser type, operating system, screen resolution
• IP address and location information
• Cookies and tracking technologies (see Cookies section below)
• Simulation interaction data - how you interact with our physics simulations

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services we use, such as:

• Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
• Email service providers for newsletter management

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Provision

• Provide and maintain our physics simulation services
• Process newsletter subscriptions
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests

Improvement and Analytics

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
• Understand which simulations are most popular
• Identify technical issues and performance problems

Communication

• Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Respond to customer service inquiries
• Send important service notifications

Legal Compliance

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and prevent fraud
• Enforce our Terms of Service

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent - When you subscribe to our newsletter or provide contact information
• Contract - To provide services you have requested
• Legitimate Interest - To improve our services and communicate with you
• Legal Obligation - To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business:

• Web hosting providers
• Email service providers
• Analytics services
• Content delivery networks

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and property
• Prevent fraud or security issues
• Protect the personal safety of users

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Newsletter subscribers - Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Contact information - For up to 3 years after last contact
• Usage analytics - Aggregated and anonymized after 24 months
• Legal compliance - As required by applicable laws

7. Your Rights (GDPR & UK GDPR)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access Rights

• Right to Access - Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification - Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure - Request deletion of your data

Control Rights

• Right to Restriction - Limit how we process your data
• Right to Object - Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Data Portability - Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Withdraw Consent - Withdraw consent for processing

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by GDPR.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies - Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies - Help us understand usage patterns
• Preference Cookies - Remember your settings and preferences

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics - For website analytics
• YouTube - For embedded videos

9. Third-Party Services

Analytics Services

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Device and browser information
• Geographic location (anonymized)

Google's privacy policy governs their use of this data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Social Media Platforms

Our website includes links to social media platforms. These platforms have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.

Email Services

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use email service providers to manage subscriptions and send communications. These providers are GDPR compliant and only process data according to our instructions.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting with regular security updates
• Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Data minimization practices

11. International Data Transfers

As a UK-based service, your data is primarily processed within the UK and EU. If we transfer data outside these regions, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Standard Contractual Clauses
• Binding Corporate Rules
• Certification schemes

12. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

For users aged 13-17, we recommend parental guidance when using our educational content.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Sending you an email notification (if applicable)
• Updating the "Last updated" date below

Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Complaints and Data Protection Authority

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with:

• UK ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) - ico.org.uk
• EU Data Protection Authorities - In your country of residence

15. Contact Us