Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30.07.2025
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This Privacy Policy sets out the rules under which Vibe Skills (hereinafter, "we", "our", or "Vibe Skills") collects, stores, uses, shares, and otherwise processes personal data of individuals (Users) who access the website https://vibeskills.ai/ and/or use any related services, whether free or paid (Services).

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This document has legal force and applies to all processing of personal data carried out by Vibe Skills, regardless of the User’s location. It is issued in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including but not limited to:

• Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR)
• Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 152-FZ “On Personal Data”
• Other relevant local or international data protection laws, to the extent applicable

This Policy forms an integral part of the Terms of Service published at https://vibeskills.ai/. By continuing to use the Website or Services, the User confirms that they have read and understood this Policy and that they consent to the processing of their data as described herein, where such consent is legally required.

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If the User does not agree with any part of this Policy, they must immediately discontinue use of the Website and Services.

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This Policy governs all activities related to:

• The collection of identifying information from Users (such as name, contact details, or account data)
• The storage and safeguarding of such data
• The transfer of personal data to third parties, if and when applicable
• The retention and deletion periods of such data
• The User’s rights with respect to their personal data under applicable law

Vibe Skills reserves the right to amend this Policy at any time. The current version will always be published on the Website with an “Effective Date” clearly indicated. Continued use of the Website following changes to the Policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.

For all inquiries related to this Policy or the exercise of data-related rights, Users may contact Vibe Skills via email: vibeskills.project@gmail.com.
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1. Definitions and Scope
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1.1. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

Website refers to the online resource located at https://vibeskills.ai/, including all associated subdomains, pages, content, and functionality provided under the Vibe Skills brand.

User refers to any natural person who accesses or uses the Website or Services, whether or not they register for an account or complete a purchase.

Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, as defined under Article 4(1) of the GDPR and corresponding definitions under applicable local legislation.

Processing means any operation or set of operations performed on Personal Data, whether or not by automated means, including but not limited to collection, recording, storage, alteration, retrieval, use, transmission, dissemination, deletion, or destruction.

Controller means the legal entity that determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data, as defined by applicable data protection legislation. For the purposes of this Policy, Vibe Skills is the Controller.

Processor means a third party that processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller in accordance with a written data processing agreement and applicable law.

Applicable Law refers to any laws or regulations governing data protection and privacy applicable to the activities described in this Policy, including but not limited to:

• The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
• Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 152-FZ “On Personal Data”
• Any other relevant local, national, or international regulations

1.2. This Privacy Policy applies to:

• All Users of the Website
• All forms of Personal Data collected by Vibe Skills in connection with the use of the Website or Services
• All processing activities carried out by Vibe Skills, regardless of the User’s country of residence or nationality, to the extent permitted by applicable law

1.3. This Policy does not apply to:

• Third-party websites, applications, or services which may be linked from the Website. Vibe Skills assumes no responsibility for the content or data practices of such external entities
• Data processed by Users themselves outside the scope of Vibe Skills’ infrastructure or platform

2. Categories of Personal Data Collected

Vibe Skills collects and processes Personal Data from Users strictly to the extent necessary to provide, maintain, and improve its Services, and to fulfil legal obligations where applicable.

2.1. Data Provided Directly by the User

• Identification Data: Full name, username, and account ID
• Contact Data: Email address, phone number (if applicable), billing address
• Account Data: Password (stored in hashed form only), login credentials, course enrollments, preferences
• Payment and Transaction Data: Payment method, transaction identifiers, invoice details, limited card information (processed via external payment gateways; Vibe Skills does not store full payment card numbers)

2.2. Data Collected Automatically

• Technical and Device Data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, screen resolution, language settings, operating system, time zone
• Usage Data: Pages visited, session duration, clickstream data, course progress, download activity, access timestamps
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools (see Section 5 – Cookies and Tracking)

2.3. Communication and Support Data

• Content of the message
• Contact metadata (IP address, date and time of contact)
• Attachments or supporting documentation provided by the User

2.4. Optional and Marketing-Related Data

• Newsletter Subscription Data: Email preferences, campaign interaction data (opens, clicks)
• Survey and Feedback Data: Responses to voluntary questionnaires, ratings, or reviews

3. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing

Vibe Skills processes personal data solely for legitimate and specified purposes that are necessary for the operation of the Website and the delivery of its Services. All data processing is carried out in accordance with Article 6 of the GDPR and other applicable laws.

3.1. Purposes of Processing

• To provide access to the Services, including account creation, course participation, progress tracking, certificates, and community features
• To process payments and manage transactions securely
• To communicate with Users (confirmations, password resets, support responses)
• To analyse performance and usage, monitor and improve the Website, resolve technical issues, ensure system security
• To comply with legal obligations (tax, accounting, cooperation with authorities)
• To send marketing materials (newsletters, offers, updates) only if the User consents
• To collect voluntary feedback (surveys, reviews, ratings) with prior consent

3.2. Legal Bases for Processing

• Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)
• Compliance with legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)
• Legitimate interests of Vibe Skills (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
• Explicit consent of the User (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Vibe Skills does not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties. However, personal data may be shared with:

4.1. Third-Party Service Providers

• Payment providers (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
• Hosting and infrastructure providers
• Email delivery platforms
• Analytics and performance monitoring services
• Customer support tools

4.2. Legal Compliance and Protection of Rights

• Where required by law or legal process
• To enforce Terms of Service or address fraud/security issues
• To protect rights, property, or safety of Vibe Skills, Users, or the public

4.3. Business Transfers

• In case of merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, personal data may be transferred to the successor entity

5. International Transfers of Personal Data

Personal data may be transferred, stored, or processed in countries outside the User’s residence, including non-EEA countries.

• Transfers are based on adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses, or explicit User consent
• Safeguards include binding agreements, transfer impact assessments, and limiting scope of transferred data

6. Data Retention

6.1. Retention Periods

• Account-related data: kept during active account + 3 years after deletion
• Transactional and payment data: minimum 5 years (legal requirement)
• Communication and support data: 2 years after resolution
• Marketing and consent-based data: until User withdraws consent

6.2. Deletion
When retention expires, data is securely deleted, anonymised, or archived.

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7. Data Security

Measures include:

• Secure transmission (HTTPS)
• Logical access controls
• Hashed/encrypted storage for sensitive data
• Regular system maintenance and updates
• Limited access only to authorised staff

In case of a data breach, Vibe Skills will notify authorities and Users as required.

8. User Rights

Users may exercise rights under GDPR and other laws, including:

1. Right of Access
2. Right to Rectification
3. Right to Erasure
4. Right to Restriction of Processing
5. Right to Data Portability
6. Right to Object
7. Right to Withdraw Consent
8. Right to Lodge a Complaint

Requests: vibeskills.project@gmail.com. Identity verification may be required.

9. Cookies

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies. Details are available in the separate Cookie Policy at https://vibeskills.ai/.

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10. Data Subject Requests and Contact Information

Users may exercise their rights by written request to vibeskills.project@gmail.com.

Requests may require additional identity verification. If excessive, unfounded, or repetitive, Vibe Skills may refuse or charge a reasonable fee.

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12. Additional Information for California Residents

Applies to California residents under CCPA/CPRA.

12.1. Categories of Data Collected

• Identifiers (name, email, IP address)
• Commercial information (purchases)
• Internet activity (usage data)
• Geolocation (from IP)
• Inferences (course engagement/progress)

12.2. Rights of California Residents

• Right to Know
• Right to Delete
• Right to Correct
• Right to Opt-Out (not applicable as Vibe Skills does not sell/share data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Policy is governed by the laws of the Swiss Confederation.

Disputes shall be resolved amicably where possible. Otherwise, disputes fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Swiss Confederation, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

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