Privacy Policy for vybes
Last updated: September 27, 2026
Thank you for using vybes (the "App"), available on iOS and Android. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you sign in, we collect the following from your chosen provider:
- Google Sign-In: your name, email address, profile picture, and unique user ID, via Firebase Authentication.
- Apple Sign-In (iOS): your name and email address (or Apple's private relay address if you choose to hide your email), via Firebase Authentication.
We also ask you to choose a username when you first set up your account.
Content You Create
When you use vybes, we store the content you create, including:
- Vybes (song posts) and album reviews, including any description you write
- Comments on posts
- Poll votes and responses
- Favourite artists, albums, and genres you add to your profile
- Profile picture images you upload
Social Activity
We store your social interactions within the app, including who you follow and who follows you, and which posts you have liked.
Device Information
We collect a push notification token (FCM token) from your device to send you notifications. This token is associated with your account.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To authenticate your identity and maintain your account
- To display your profile to other users of the app
- To show your posts and activity in feeds
- To send you push notifications about activity on your account
- To personalise your experience (e.g. your follower feed)
3. Information Visible to Other Users
The following information is visible to other vybes users by default:
- Your username and profile picture
- Your posts (vybes, album reviews)
- Your comments and likes
- Your follower and following counts
- Your profile information (favourite artists, albums, genres, prompts)
Your email address is never visible to other users.
4. Data Storage and Third-Party Services
Your data is stored and processed using the following services:
- Firebase Authentication (Google LLC) — manages sign-in and identity
- Firebase Storage (Google LLC) — stores profile pictures
- Firebase Cloud Messaging (Google LLC) — delivers push notifications
- Vybes backend servers — stores posts, comments, follows, and all other app data
Music search is powered by Spotify's catalog. We do not store your Spotify account information; the app only uses Spotify to search for tracks and albums by name.
5. Data Retention and Deletion
Your data is retained for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us at vybes.apps@gmail.com. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.
6. Children's Privacy
vybes is intended for users aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child under 16 has created an account, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal data we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email below.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via the app or by updating the "Last updated" date above.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
vybes.apps@gmail.com