Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Jan 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including your name, email address, and content you post on the platform. We also automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our services, communicate with you, and ensure platform security.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform and providing services to you.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Contact us if you wish to exercise any of these rights.

6. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at legal@viralshowdown.com.

8. Analytics and Advertising

8.1 Use of Analytics Tools

We use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand website traffic and usage patterns. These tools collect data including IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, referring URLs, and page interactions through cookies and similar technologies. For details on Google's data practices, please see their Privacy Policy.

8.2 Advertising Partners

Our third-party advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities across different websites. This enables interest-based advertising tailored to your preferences. We do not share personally identifiable information with advertisers without your consent.

8.3 User Choices and Opt-Out Options

  • Cookies: You can adjust browser settings to refuse cookies or receive alerts when cookies are being sent.
  • Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to prevent data collection.
  • Interest-Based Ads: Opt out via the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative.

9. State-Specific Privacy Rights

9.1 California Residents

Under CCPA and CPRA, California residents have rights to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
  • Request deletion of personal information, subject to exceptions
  • Opt-out of personal information sales or sharing
  • Non-discrimination for exercising these rights

9.2 Virginia Residents

Under VCDPA, Virginia residents have rights to:

  • Access their personal data
  • Correct inaccuracies in their personal data
  • Request deletion of their personal data
  • Opt-out of targeted advertising

9.3 Other State Residents

Residents of other states may have similar rights under applicable laws. Contact us at legal@viralshowdown.comto exercise your privacy rights.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. After the retention period, we securely delete or anonymize your information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it from our records.

12. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy and updating the "Last Updated" date.

14. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at legal@viralshowdown.com.