Privacy Policy
At VibeCodr, we believe your privacy is fundamental. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.
Last updated: January 9, 2026
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and password. If you sign up via Google or GitHub OAuth, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from those services.
Profile Information
You may choose to provide additional information such as your bio, portfolio links, social media handles, profile photo, and professional skills.
Content You Create
We store submissions, contest entries, challenge solutions, quiz responses, comments, messages, and any other content you create on the platform.
Usage Data
We automatically collect information about how you interact with VibeCodr, including pages visited, features used, time spent, XP earned, levels achieved, and streaks maintained.
Device Information
We collect device type, browser type, IP address, and general location (country/region) to improve security and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
Platform Operations
We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve VibeCodr services, including managing contests, tracking XP and levels, facilitating payments, and enabling social features.
Communication
We send transactional emails (account verification, password resets, contest updates, prize notifications) and optional marketing communications you can opt out of anytime.
Personalization
We personalize your experience by recommending contests, challenges, and quizzes based on your skills and activity patterns.
Safety & Security
We use data to detect fraud, prevent abuse, enforce our Terms of Service, and maintain platform integrity.
Analytics
We analyze aggregated, anonymized data to understand usage trends and improve our platform.
How We Share Your Information
Public Profile
Your username, profile photo, bio, portfolio items, contest submissions, and achievements are publicly visible to other users unless you adjust visibility settings.
Contest Clients
When you participate in client-sponsored contests, the sponsoring company may view your submissions and public profile to evaluate your work.
Service Providers
We share data with trusted third parties who help us operate our platform: InstantDB (database), Cloudinary (file storage), Resend (email), and payment processors.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of VibeCodr, our users, or others.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Data Security
Encryption
All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS/SSL. Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms.
Access Controls
We implement strict access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can access user data, and only when necessary for their job functions.
Regular Audits
We conduct regular security assessments and promptly address any vulnerabilities discovered.
Incident Response
In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.
Your Rights & Choices
Access & Portability
You can access your personal data through your account settings. You may request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Correction
You can update your profile information at any time through your account settings.
Deletion
You can delete your account and associated data by contacting support@vibecodr.com. Some data may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.
Marketing Opt-Out
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in any email or through your notification settings.
Cookie Preferences
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.
Children's Privacy
VibeCodr is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@vibecodr.com.
International Users
VibeCodr operates globally. By using our platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also send you an email notification.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: privacy@vibecodr.com
Support: vibecodr.com/support