V3C, LLC (hereafter referred to as “Company”) does not collect personally identifiable information about individuals except when such information is provided voluntarily. Examples of such instances include participation in contests, sweepstakes, subscription services, content submissions, community postings (e.g., chat and message boards), suggestions, voting/polling activities, and transactional areas.
Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable Information
Personally identifiable information will not be sold or transferred to unaffiliated third parties without user consent at the time of collection. Users will have the option to “opt out” of receiving promotional and marketing materials about the Company’s products, services, and third-party offerings.
The Company is committed to protecting children’s privacy in compliance with the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”). We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.
Account and Service Updates
Notwithstanding any opt-out preferences, the Company may contact users regarding account status, subscription agreements, and other service-related matters.
Legal Disclosures
The Company may disclose personal information when legally required or when such disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, its users, or others.
Cookies and Automatic Data Collection
The Company uses cookies to enhance user experience, track usage behavior, and compile aggregate data. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, though certain features of the site may become unavailable. Third-party advertisers may also utilize cookies, and their use is outside the control of the Company.
Google Calendar Integration
Users connecting their Google accounts allow V3C, LLC to access their Google Calendar solely for syncing event data between the community platform and their calendar. The Company does not modify or store unrelated Google Calendar data. Upon disconnection from the community platform, all Google integrations are discarded. No Google Calendar data is shared with third parties.
Data Retention and Deletion
The Company retains personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless longer retention is legally required. Users may request updates, corrections, or deletion of their personal information. While the Company will endeavor to delete user data from its active systems, residual information may remain due to backups and logs.
Policy Updates
This policy is effective as of November 25, 2024. The Company reserves the right to update this policy at any time. Notification of changes will be provided through updates to this Privacy Policy. Continued use of the Company’s sites after changes signifies acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact V3C, LLC at contact@thev3c.com.