At ViralVaultNetwork (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit http://theviralvaultnetwork.com/ (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide Directly
When you subscribe to our email newsletter through Hostinger Email Marketing, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your name (if provided)
- Any preferences or information you voluntarily share
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URLs (the site that sent you to us)
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Clicks, scrolls, and interaction data
c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site, analyse traffic patterns, and serve relevant advertisements. You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may affect some features of our Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you our trend newsletter and email updates via Hostinger Email Marketing
- To personalise your experience on our Site
- To analyse Site traffic and improve our content using Google Analytics 4
- To serve relevant display advertisements through Google AdSense and Mediavine (when applicable)
- To track affiliate link performance through Amazon Associates and direct brand affiliate programmes
- To protect the Site from spam, abuse, and security threats via Cloudflare
- To comply with legal obligations
- To respond to your enquiries or support requests
3. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We work with the following third-party services that may collect or receive your data. We do not sell your personal information to any third party.
a) Google Analytics 4
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time on site, and traffic sources. This data is anonymised and aggregated. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
b) Google AdSense
We display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings at adssettings.google.com. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and other sites on the internet.
c) Mediavine (Future)
We intend to partner with Mediavine for display advertising in the future. When active, Mediavine will serve ads using cookies and similar tracking technologies. Mediavine’s privacy policy is available at mediavine.com/privacy-policy.
d) Affiliate Programmes
Our Site participates in the Amazon Associates Programme and other direct brand affiliate programmes. This means we may earn a commission when you click on certain product links and make a purchase. Affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals. We clearly disclose affiliate relationships in our Affiliate Disclaimer. Participating in these programmes does not affect the price you pay.
e) Cloudflare
We use Cloudflare as our Content Delivery Network (CDN) and security provider. Cloudflare may collect and process technical data, including IP addresses, to protect our Site from malicious traffic and to improve performance. Cloudflare’s privacy policy is available at cloudflare.com/privacypolicy.
f) Hostinger Email Marketing
We use Hostinger Email Marketing to manage our newsletter and email communications. When you subscribe, your email address and name are stored securely through Hostinger’s platform. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email we send. Hostinger’s privacy policy is available at hostinger.com/privacy-policy.
4. Cookies Policy
We use the following types of cookies on our Site:
- Essential cookies — necessary for the Site to function correctly
- Analytics cookies — used by Google Analytics to track visitor behaviour
- Advertising cookies — used by Google AdSense and Mediavine to serve relevant ads
- Affiliate cookies — used to track referrals through Amazon Associates and partner programmes
- Security cookies — used by Cloudflare to protect the Site
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through the cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit to our Site. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our Site.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restriction — request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — request your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to object — object to our processing of your personal data
- Right to withdraw consent — withdraw consent for email communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in Section 10 below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete that information.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. These include SSL encryption via Cloudflare, secure hosting through Hostinger, and Wordfence security on our WordPress installation. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained as per Google Analytics default retention settings. If you request deletion of your data, we will action this within 30 days.
9. International Data Transfers
ViralVaultNetwork is based in India. Our third-party service providers, including Google, Cloudflare, and Hostinger, may process your data in countries outside India, including the United States and European Union member states. These transfers are governed by appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses and privacy frameworks. By using our Site, you consent to your data being transferred and processed in these countries.
10. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDP Act). We also comply with applicable international regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors from the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for visitors from California, United States.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our Site after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
- Website: http://theviralvaultnetwork.com/contact-us/
- Email: [email protected]
- Business Name: ViralVaultNetwork
We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns you may have and will respond to all enquiries within 5 business days.