YOUTRIBE PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") explains how YouTribe.me (a service owned and operated by Ventture Group, Inc.) ("Ventture", "YouTribe," "we," "our," "us", or "the Company") collects, uses, shares, and processes information relating to individuals ("Personal Data"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your Personal Data and your rights in relation to it.

A reference to "YouTribe" is a reference to youtribe.me and its relevant affiliates involved in the collection, use, sharing, or processing of Personal Data.

1. RESPONSIBLE ENTITY

YouTribe is the controller of your Personal Data as described in this Privacy Policy unless otherwise stated.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to the extent we process Personal Data on behalf of our customers when they use our platform to collect, use, share, or process data. If you are a customer’s end user, please contact our customer directly and/or refer to that customer’s privacy policy.

2. PROCESSING ACTIVITIES COVERED

This Privacy Policy applies to the processing of Personal Data collected when you:

Visit our websites that display or link to this Privacy Policy;

Engage with our branded social media pages;

Receive communications from us, including emails, phone calls, or text messages;

Use our platform, software products, or services;

Apply for employment with us.

Our platform may include links to third-party websites with their own privacy policies. We do not accept responsibility for those policies. Please review their policies before submitting data to them.

3. WHAT PERSONAL DATA DO WE COLLECT?

We collect Personal Data, including:

Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, username, and password.

Geolocation Data: Information about your approximate location.

Device & Internet Activity Information: IP address, device identifiers, browsing activity, and interactions with our platform.

Employment Information: If you apply for a job, we may collect details related to your employment history.

Inferences: Information derived from other collected data, such as preferences and behavior patterns.

If you provide Personal Data about others, you confirm you have the authority to do so and have obtained any necessary consent.

4. DEVICE AND USAGE DATA

We use common tracking technologies, including cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools, to collect data about your interactions with our platform. This may include:

Device and Usage Information: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and time spent on our platform.

Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to remember preferences and improve user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the platform may not function correctly.

Do-Not-Track Signals: We do not respond to browser-initiated Do-Not-Track (DNT) signals at this time.

5. PURPOSES FOR WHICH WE PROCESS PERSONAL DATA

We process Personal Data for the following purposes:

Providing and operating our platform (including necessary functionality and customer support);

Ensuring security and fraud prevention (monitoring for suspicious activities and unauthorized access);

Improving user experience (analyzing usage trends to enhance platform performance);

Marketing and communications (sending promotional messages, subject to your preferences);

Legal compliance (cooperating with authorities, protecting rights, and enforcing policies);

Employment applications (processing job applications and conducting interviews).

If we require Personal Data by law or contract and you do not provide it, we may be unable to fulfill our obligations to you.

6. WHO DO WE SHARE PERSONAL DATA WITH?

We may share Personal Data with:

Service Providers: Vendors that assist with platform operation, analytics, marketing, and customer support.

Professional Advisors: Legal, financial, and compliance consultants.

Business Transfers: In case of a merger, sale, or business reorganization.

Legal Authorities: When required to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

We may share de-identified or aggregated usage data with third parties for analysis and improvement purposes.

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Personal Data may be transferred across international borders to locations where YouTribe or its service providers operate. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data, such as standard contractual clauses where required.

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our platform is not directed at individuals under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under this age. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact contact[at]youtribe.me, and we will take appropriate action to delete the information.

9. DATA RETENTION

We retain Personal Data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. The retention period depends on:

The nature of the data;

Legal and compliance obligations;

Potential disputes or regulatory inquiries.

After the applicable retention period, Personal Data is securely deleted or anonymized.

10. YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING PERSONAL DATA

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your Personal Data, including:

Access: Request a copy of the Personal Data we hold about you.

Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate Personal Data.

Deletion: Request deletion of Personal Data where permitted.

Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for certain types of processing (e.g., marketing communications).

Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your Personal Data.

Portability: Request a copy of your Personal Data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise your rights, contact us at contact[at]youtribe.me. We may require identity verification before fulfilling your request.

11. DATA SECURITY

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect Personal Data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If material changes occur, we will notify you via email, platform notification, or an updated posting. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly.

13. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle Personal Data, please contact us at contact[at]youtribe.me

By using YouTribe, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.