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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2025

Welcome to Viccly. Your privacy is very important to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website and social networking services at https://viccly.com.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email address, username, and password.
Profile Data: Information you choose to share such as profile picture, interests, and location.
Usage Data: Information about how you use Viccly — including posts, comments, and interactions.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies for security and analytics purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Provide and maintain the Viccly platform
Personalize your user experience
Ensure security and prevent fraud or abuse
Communicate updates, newsletters, or support messages (if you opt in)
Improve our services through analytics and feedback

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data under the following legal bases:

Your consent (e.g., optional marketing emails)
Performance of a contract (to provide access to your Viccly account)
Legitimate interests (to maintain a safe, efficient social platform)
Legal obligation (if required by law enforcement authorities)

4. Cookies

Viccly uses cookies to enhance functionality, analyze traffic, and remember your preferences.
You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work correctly.
Read more on our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal requirements.
You may delete your account at any time, which removes your personal data from our servers (except where retention is required by law).

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share information with:

Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email) under strict confidentiality
Law enforcement if required by applicable law or legal process
Other users, but only as part of your chosen public activity (e.g., posts or comments)

7. Your Rights (GDPR & UK DPA)

You have the right to:

Access and obtain a copy of your personal data
Correct or delete your information
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability
File a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 hello@viccly.com

8. Data Security

We use encryption (SSL) and secure hosting to protect your data.
While we take all reasonable precautions, no system is 100% secure. Use strong passwords and protect your account credentials.

9. Children’s Privacy

Viccly is not intended for users under 13 years of age.
If we learn that we have collected data from minors without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on https://viccly.com/privacy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 hello@viccly.com
🏢 Viccly Media Ltd., London, United Kingdom