Privacy Policy

Welcome to Viralopidia ("we," "us," or "our"). We operate the website viralopidia.com and any associated services, applications, or platforms (collectively, the "Service").

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our Service. By accessing or using Viralopidia, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

This policy applies to all visitors, registered users, and others who access the Service. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our Service.

We comply with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2026 amendments, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other applicable data protection laws.

We collect information to provide and improve our Service. The types of data we collect fall into three categories:

Information you provide directly:

• Account registration details (name, email address, password)
• Profile information and preferences you choose to add
• Comments, submissions, or content you post on our platform
• Communications you send us (support tickets, feedback forms)
• Newsletter and subscription preferences

Information we collect automatically:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address and approximate geolocation (country/city level)
• Browser type, version, and language settings
• Device type, model, and operating system
• Pages visited, time of visit, and session duration
• Referring URL and exit pages
• Click-stream data and interaction patterns

We use collected information for the following specific purposes, each supported by an appropriate legal basis:

We apply the data minimisation principle — we only collect and process data that is adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for the specified purposes.

We may share your information with trusted third parties only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing you (e.g., hosting providers, email delivery, analytics platforms). These providers are contractually bound to keep your data confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us.
• Analytics Partners: Aggregated and anonymised data may be shared with analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand usage patterns. These partners operate under their own privacy policies and data processing agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business Transfers: If Viralopidia is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
• Affiliate Partners: With your explicit consent, we may share limited data with affiliate marketing partners to track referrals and commissions. You can opt out at any time.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit, informed consent.

All third-party service providers we work with are evaluated for compliance with GDPR and applicable privacy standards. We maintain Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with all processors handling EU personal data.

Depending on your location, you have specific rights regarding your personal data. We honour all applicable rights and respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by law (30 days under GDPR, 45 days under CCPA).

How to exercise your rights: Submit a request via email at privacy@viralopidia.com with the subject line "Privacy Rights Request." We may verify your identity before processing your request. You may also designate an authorised agent to act on your behalf.

Viralopidia uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyse usage, and deliver relevant content. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit our site.

Managing cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. You can also use our cookie preference centre (available via the cookie banner) to selectively enable or disable non-essential cookies.

• Essential cookies are required for the site to function and cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our site. These require your consent in the EU.
• Marketing cookies are used to deliver relevant advertising. You can opt out at any time.
• Functional cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Data retention: We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Account data is retained for the duration of your account plus 90 days. Analytics data is anonymised after 26 months.

Viralopidia is not directed to children under the age of 16 (or under 13 in jurisdictions where the COPPA threshold applies). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at privacy@viralopidia.com. We will promptly delete such information from our systems.

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by Viralopidia. As a content aggregation and entertainment platform, we frequently link to external sources, streaming services, and partner sites.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

• Third-party links open in new browser tabs/windows by default
• Affiliate links may track clicks for commission purposes — see our cookie disclosure
• Embedded content (videos, social media widgets) may set their own cookies and track interactions
• We are not liable for third-party data practices or content

Viralopidia operates globally. Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — servers located outside your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we ensure that any cross-border transfers of personal data comply with GDPR Chapter V requirements through one or more of the following mechanisms:

• Adequacy Decisions: Transfer to countries deemed adequate by the European Commission
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): EU-approved contractual safeguards with our processors and sub-processors
• Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs): For intra-group transfers where applicable
• Your Explicit Consent: In limited cases where you have given clear consent to the transfer

By using our Service and providing your information, you consent to the transfer of your data to countries that may have different privacy protections than your home country.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you through one or more of the following means:

• Posting a prominent notice on our website
• Sending an email notification to registered users
• Displaying a banner or notification when you next visit our site
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page

Material changes will take effect 30 days after notification (or immediately for changes required by law). Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us. We are committed to responding to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.