VidBucks Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2, 2025
Effective Date: August 2, 2025

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how VidBucks ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application ("App") available on the Google Play Store or our website at vidbucks.in (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve the Services:

1.1 Personal Information

  • Name: Your full name provided during account creation.
  • Email Address: Your email address used for account registration and communication.
  • Mobile Number: Your phone number provided for account verification and notifications.
  • Contacts: Information about your device contacts, including names and phone numbers, when you grant permission to access this data for referral or promotional purposes.
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, IP address, and browser type.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Services, such as time spent, features used, and activities completed (e.g., watching ads, posting on social media).

1.2 Data from Third Parties

  • Information from social media platforms (e.g., WhatsApp, Facebook, X, Instagram) when you share content or connect your accounts.
  • Data from Google AdMob related to ad interactions, including ad responses and performance metrics.

1.3 Automatically Collected Data

  • Cookies and similar technologies to track your preferences and enhance your experience on vidbucks.in.
  • Analytics data from tools like Google Analytics to monitor App and website usage.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage your account.
  • To process Coin earnings and redemption requests.
  • To enable referral programs by accessing and sharing contact information with your consent.
  • To deliver personalized advertisements through Google AdMob.
  • To send notifications, updates, and promotional offers (you may opt out via App settings).
  • To improve the Services based on usage patterns and feedback.
  • To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our Terms and Conditions.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information as follows:

3.1 Within VidBucks

Personal information, including name, email, mobile number, and contacts, may be shared between the VidBucks App and vidbucks.in to provide a seamless user experience and manage your account across platforms. This sharing is conducted with your explicit consent during account setup or feature activation.

3.2 With Third Parties

  • Google AdMob: We share data (e.g., device ID, ad interactions) with AdMob to deliver and optimize advertisements, in compliance with AdMob's Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy).
  • Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, analytics providers) to operate the Services, subject to confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of VidBucks or others.

3.3 Aggregated or Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated or anonymized data (e.g., usage statistics) with third parties for analytical purposes, which cannot be linked to any individual.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices and Rights

  • You may withdraw consent for certain data collection (e.g., contacts access) via App permissions settings.
  • You can opt out of personalized ads by adjusting your device advertising ID settings or following AdMob's opt-out instructions (https://support.google.com/admob/answer/7666360).
  • You may unsubscribe from non-essential notifications through App settings.

5.2 Access and Correction

  • You can review and update your personal information (e.g., name, email, mobile number) in your account settings.
  • To request access to or deletion of your data, contact us at [insert email address].

5.3 Data Retention

We retain your information as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. If you delete your account, we may retain certain data for a limited period for legal or operational reasons.

6. Children's Privacy

The Services are not intended for users under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information and terminate the account.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including India, where our servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your data.

8. Compliance with Laws and Policies

8.1 Google Play Policies

This Policy complies with Google Play's Privacy Policy requirements (https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/1134762), including the need for a clear and accessible policy linked in the App.

8.2 AdMob Policies

We adhere to AdMob's data usage guidelines (https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543), ensuring transparency in ad-related data collection and user consent.

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including India's Information Technology Act, 2000, and its rules, as well as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). Users in the EEA have additional rights, such as the right to data portability, which can be exercised by contacting us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated Policy will be posted on vidbucks.in and in the App, with the "Last Updated" date revised. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Policy or your personal information, please contact us at info@vidbucks.in.