Privacy Policy

Welcome to UnplugVR ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

UnplugVR is a virtual reality blog platform that provides insights, reviews, and educational content about VR technology, applications, and experiences. We are committed to compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Bio, avatar, and other profile details you choose to provide
• Communication Data: Messages, comments, and other communications you send through our platform
• Contact Information: Email address and other contact details when you contact us

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our services:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click-through rates, and other usage statistics
• Location Data: General location information based on IP address
• Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies

2.3 Content Information

• Blog posts, comments, and other content you create or share
• Interactions with content (likes, shares, views)
• Media files you upload to our platform

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Account Management: To create and manage your account
• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and respond to inquiries
• Personalization: To customize your experience and provide relevant content
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Marketing: To send promotional materials (with your consent)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you have given clear consent for specific processing activities
• Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
• Legal Obligation: When we must process data to comply with legal requirements
• Legitimate Interest: When we have a legitimate business interest that doesn't override your rights
• Vital Interest: When processing is necessary to protect someone's life
• Public Task: When processing is necessary for a task carried out in the public interest

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate our services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
• Consent: When you have given explicit consent to share your information
• Public Content: Content you choose to make public (blog posts, comments)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request access to your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with supervisory authorities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@unplugvr.com

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures
• Regular backups and disaster recovery plans

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain security and prevent fraud

Specific retention periods:

• Account Data: Until account deletion or 3 years of inactivity
• Usage Data: 2 years from collection
• Communication Records: 3 years from last communication
• Legal Records: As required by applicable law

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze site usage and performance
• Provide personalized content
• Enable social media features
• Deliver targeted advertising

You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookies Policy

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct

Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending you an email notification
• Displaying a prominent notice on our platform

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

EU Representative: If you are in the European Union and have concerns about our data practices, you may also contact our EU representative at eu-rep@unplugvr.com