Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 11, 2025

1. Introduction

At vlog18, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website.

We are committed to transparency and compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union.

2. What Data We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit vlog18, we automatically collect the following technical data:

Visitor ID - A unique identifier generated for analytics purposes
IP Address - Your device's internet protocol address
Browser Information - Browser type, version, and language preferences
Device Information - Device type, operating system, screen resolution
Timestamps - Date and time of your visits and interactions
Referrer URL - The website you came from
Page Views - Pages you visit and actions you perform

2.2 Voluntary Data

If you create an account or post content, we may collect:

Username and display name
Email address (if provided)
Content you post (stories, comments, media)
Account preferences and settings

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

Service Improvement - Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
Analytics - Understand how visitors interact with our website
Security - Detect and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, and security threats
Performance - Optimize website performance and loading times
Legal Compliance - Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests

We do not use your data for targeted advertising or sell it to third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect visitor data. For detailed information about cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following limited circumstances:

Hosting Providers - Data is stored on secure servers provided by our hosting partners
Law Enforcement - We may disclose data when required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Analytics Services - Anonymized data may be processed by analytics tools to generate usage statistics
Business Transfers - In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred to the new owner

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for the following periods:

Visitor Analytics Data - Stored for up to 24 months
User Accounts and Content - Retained until you request account deletion
Security Logs - Retained for 12 months for security and abuse prevention
Deleted Content - Permanently removed within 30 days of deletion request

7. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are a resident of the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under GDPR:

Right to Access - Request a copy of your personal data we hold
Right to Rectification - Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure - Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Restriction - Request restriction of processing your data
Right to Data Portability - Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object - Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
Right to Withdraw Consent - Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

Encryption - All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
Secure Storage - Data is stored on secure servers with access controls
Regular Updates - We keep our systems updated with the latest security patches
Access Restrictions - Only authorized personnel have access to personal data
Data Minimization - We collect only the data necessary for service operation

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

vlog18 is intended for users 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will delete the data promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Continued use of vlog18 after changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

For GDPR-related requests, please include "GDPR Request" in your email subject line.