Updated VIBEcoder Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At VIBEcoder LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), we deeply value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. Since we're currently in the Alpha Phase of VIBEcoder's development, we're not yet providing any services, but we are collecting limited information to process your generous support contributions. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information during this phase as you support our founder, Greg Spehar, in bringing VIBEcoder to life.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By making a support contribution, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. We're here to answer any questions you may have, so don't hesitate to reach out!

2. Information We Collect

During this Alpha Phase, since no services are being provided, we're collecting only the minimal information necessary to process your contribution and keep you updated on our progress. Here's what we collect:

Personal Information

We collect the following personal information that you voluntarily provide when you sign up to support VIBEcoder:

• Name and contact information (email address)
• Billing information and payment details (processed securely through Stripe)
• Communications with us (e.g., if you email us with questions or feedback)

Automatically Collected Information

At this stage, we are not offering any active services, so we do not automatically collect device or usage data such as:

• Device information (browser type, operating system, IP address)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

However, our payment processor (Stripe) may collect some of this information as part of processing your contribution. Please refer to Stripe's privacy policy for details on their practices.

Future Data Collection

Once VIBEcoder officially launches and services become available, we may collect additional information as outlined in the original policy (e.g., account credentials, user preferences, device information, and usage data). We'll update this policy and notify you before any such changes take effect.

3. How We Use Your Information

Since we're in the Alpha Phase and not providing services, we use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:

• Processing your support contributions and managing your billing (via Stripe)
• Communicating with you about VIBEcoder's development progress, updates, or changes to our terms
• Responding to any questions or messages you send us
• Complying with legal obligations (e.g., record-keeping for financial transactions)

Future Use

Once VIBEcoder launches, we plan to use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our services, personalize your experience, and analyze usage patterns, as outlined in the original policy. We'll notify you before implementing these changes.

4. Sharing Your Information

We take your privacy seriously and will only share your information in the following limited circumstances during this Alpha Phase:

• With our payment processor (Stripe) to process your contribution securely
• With legal authorities if required by law (e.g., for tax or financial reporting purposes)
• With affiliated companies within our corporate family, if necessary, to manage your contribution

We do not sell your personal information to third parties, and we won't share it beyond what's necessary to process your support contribution.

Future Sharing

Once services are live, we may share your information with service providers (e.g., hosting providers) or business partners (with your consent), as outlined in the original policy. We'll update you before any such changes occur.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the limited information we collect during this Alpha Phase. For example, we use secure payment processing through Stripe to ensure your billing information is handled safely. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Even during this Alpha Phase, we want to ensure you have control over your information. Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your information
• Objection to or restriction of processing
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Information" section below. We'll do our best to accommodate your request, though please note that we may need to retain some information for legal or financial record-keeping purposes (e.g., transaction records).

7. Children's Privacy

VIBEcoder is not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and during this Alpha Phase, we are not offering any services that could be accessed by children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we'll take steps to remove it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as VIBEcoder evolves, especially as we transition from the Alpha Phase to a live product. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date, and we'll notify you via email about significant changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we're handling your information during this Alpha Phase, please reach out to Greg directly at:

Email: greg@gidanc.ai

Greg is personally overseeing this project, and he'd be happy to address any concerns you have. Your trust means everything to us!

10. Additional Information for Supporters

Here are a few extra details we want you to be aware of during this Alpha Phase:

• Limited Data Collection: Since no services are active, we're only collecting what's necessary to process your contribution and keep you updated. You won't see cookies or tracking technologies on our site at this stage.
• Third-Party Practices: Our payment processor, Stripe, handles your billing information securely, but we encourage you to review their privacy policy to understand how they manage your data.
• Future Data Practices: As we prepare to launch VIBEcoder, we'll expand our data collection to support the features outlined in our subscription plans (e.g., usage data to improve the service). We'll notify you well in advance and update this policy accordingly.
• Transparency: We're committed to being upfront about our practices, especially since your support is helping us build VIBEcoder from the ground up. If anything feels unclear, just let us know—we're here for you!