Privacy Policy

Veritas Lux Mea (“VLM,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our mobile application and related services (the “Service”).

1. Purpose of Processing

We collect and process personal information to:

We will not use your personal information for purposes that are materially different without providing notice and, where required, obtaining your consent.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information you provide

B. Information collected automatically

C. Location information (with permission)

If you enable location permissions, we may collect device geolocation (which may be precise depending on OS settings) to support location-based features such as finding nearby groups/meetups and assisting with directions. You can disable location permission at any time in your device settings.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

4. How Long We Keep Information (Retention)

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Service, fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Typical retention periods:

5. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We also do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising (as those terms may be defined under certain U.S. state laws).

We may disclose information in the following circumstances:

A. Service providers (processors)

We may share information with vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as:

These providers are permitted to use personal information only to perform services for us, under appropriate contractual restrictions.

B. Legal and safety reasons

We may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to lawful requests, protect the security of the Service, or protect rights, property, and safety.

C. Business transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to appropriate safeguards.

6. Location Permissions (Important Notice)

We use location permission to help users discover and participate in nearby groups/meetups and to improve convenience for location-related features (e.g., suggesting nearby places). Location information is used within the Service for these features and is not publicly displayed. You can choose whether to grant location access when prompted, and you can later revoke it in device settings.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have privacy rights under U.S. state laws.

A. General choices

B. California (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may have rights to (subject to certain exceptions): access, delete, correct, obtain a portable copy of personal information, and opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information as defined by California law.

As stated above, we do not sell personal information, and we do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

C. Virginia (VCDPA) and similar state laws

Residents of certain states (e.g., Virginia) may have rights to access, correct, delete, obtain a copy of personal data, and opt out of processing for targeted advertising, sale of personal data, or certain profiling.

As stated above, we do not sell personal information and do not process personal information for targeted advertising.

How to exercise rights

To submit a request, contact us using the details in Section 11. We may need to verify your identity before completing your request.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us.

9. Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information, such as access controls, security configurations, and backups. However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

10. Deletion and Destruction

When personal information is no longer needed, we delete it or de-identify it using reasonable measures. Where applicable, deletion may include secure removal from active databases and systems (and, when feasible, from backups within a reasonable period).

11. Contact Us (Privacy Inquiries)

Privacy Officer / Contact

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version and revise the “Effective Date.” If changes are material, we will provide additional notice as required.

Effective Date: June 20, 2023

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