Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 24, 2024

1. Introduction

The vmet Team is dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of our users and ensuring the security of the personal information you provide when using our vmet mobile application. This privacy policy details how we collect, utilize, disclose, and protect your data, as well as outlines your rights under relevant laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). By using vmet, you signify your agreement to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not consent to the terms herein, please refrain from using our application.

2. Information Collection

We gather various types of information to enhance and maintain our services:

a. Non-Personal Information

We may acquire non-identifying data that does not disclose your personal identity. This includes:

b. Personal Information

Personal data may consist of:

3. Information Usage

The collected information is used for multiple purposes:

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. However, sharing may occur in the following situations:

a. With Consent

When you explicitly grant permission, we will share your personal information.

b. Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in application operation or service delivery (such as cloud storage and analytics providers).

c. Legal Obligations

We may disclose information to meet legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, or protect our rights and safety.

d. Business Transactions

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred as part of the deal.

5. Opt-Out of Data Sharing

You have the right to decline the sharing or selling of your personal data. To exercise this right:

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes of collection or as required by law. Once the data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Security Measures

We take the protection of your personal information seriously. We employ a range of technical and organizational safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your data. However, it should be noted that no security system is completely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

8. User Rights

You possess certain rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access:You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.

Right to Correction:You may ask us to correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.

Right to Deletion:Under specific circumstances, you can request the deletion of your personal information.

Right to Object:You may object to the processing of your data in particular situations.

Data Portability:You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

CCPA Rights:Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, California residents have the right to opt out of data sharing, request data access, and deletion.

VCDPA Rights:Under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, Virginia residents can exercise similar rights as provided by the CCPA.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at oceanlive231@outlook.com.

9. Data Controller and Data Protection Officer (DPO)

For privacy-related concerns or inquiries, you may reach our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at the same email address.

Our application may contain links to third-party websites or services. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. We recommend that you review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

11. Children's Privacy

vmet is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it. Please refer to our Child Safety Policy for more details.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically for any updates.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

vmet Team Email: oceanlive231@outlook.com