VirtueVigil (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at virtuevigil.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit the Site or subscribe to our newsletter.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
- Email address — When you subscribe to The Vigil Report newsletter or create an account, we collect your email address. This is the primary personal information we collect directly from you.
- Display name and password — If you register for an account, you provide a display name and password (stored securely via Supabase Auth).
- Comments — If you submit comments on reviews, those comments are stored and may be publicly displayed on the Site.
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our third-party service providers automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address;
- Browser type and version;
- Pages visited and time spent on pages;
- Referring website or source;
- Device type and operating system;
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you The Vigil Report newsletter and review update emails (if you have subscribed);
- Operate and improve the Site, including personalizing your experience;
- Enable community features such as commenting and account management;
- Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns to understand our audience;
- Display relevant advertising;
- Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of VirtueVigil and its users.
3. Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to The Vigil Report, we will send you regular emails containing new reviews, Woke Trap alerts, and site updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email we send. After unsubscribing, we will stop sending marketing emails but may retain your email address in our records to honor your opt-out preference.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your information:
a. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (Google LLC) to analyze how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics collects data including your IP address, browser information, and pages visited. This data is used in aggregate to understand traffic patterns. Google may use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
b. Amazon Associates
The Site contains affiliate links to Amazon.com through the Amazon Associates program (Amazon.com, Inc.). When you click an affiliate link, Amazon may collect information about your visit and purchase. Amazon’s data collection is governed by Amazon’s Privacy Notice.
c. Supabase
User accounts and comments are stored using Supabase (Supabase Inc.), a database and authentication platform. Supabase processes your email address, encrypted password, and any profile data you provide. Supabase’s data handling is governed by their privacy policy.
d. TikTok
The Site links to our TikTok channel (@virtuevigil). If you visit TikTok through our links or interact with embedded TikTok content, TikTok (ByteDance Ltd.) may collect information about you in accordance with TikTok’s Privacy Policy.
e. YouTube
The Site links to and may embed content from our YouTube channel (Google LLC). If you interact with YouTube content, YouTube may collect information about you in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. YouTube embeds may set cookies even without clicking play.
f. Advertising Networks (Future)
We may in the future display advertising from third-party ad networks. Such networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites. We will update this policy when advertising is enabled.
5. Cookies
VirtueVigil uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account;
- Remember your preferences;
- Collect analytics data (via Google Analytics);
- Enable affiliate tracking (via Amazon Associates).
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality, including account login. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete cookies that have been set.
6. Data Retention
We retain your email address and account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable time, except where retention is required by law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access — You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you;
- Correction — You may request that we correct inaccurate information;
- Deletion — You may request that we delete your personal information;
- Opt-out of marketing — You can unsubscribe from our email newsletter at any time;
- Data portability — Where applicable, you may request your data in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at debra@virtuevigil.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to 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 and we will promptly delete it.
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. You use the Site and provide information at your own risk.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised Effective Date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
VirtueVigil
Email: debra@virtuevigil.com
Website: virtuevigil.com