Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 31, 2026
Effective date: January 31, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how QuoteVibes.com ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use our website https://www.quotevibes.com (the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted here with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent, referring URLs (via Google Analytics and Blogger).
  • Advertising data: Interaction with ads (via Google AdSense).
  • Social sharing: When you use share buttons (X, Facebook, Pinterest), those platforms may collect data according to their own policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Analyze usage trends (via Google Analytics)
  • Serve relevant advertisements (via Google AdSense)
  • Enable social sharing features
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR – EU/EEA Visitors)

For visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Legitimate interests: To operate and improve the website, analyze usage, and serve contextual (non-personalized) ads.
  • Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, personalized ads, social sharing) – obtained via our cookie consent banner.
  • Legal obligation: When required by law.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

  • Service providers: Google (Analytics, AdSense, Blogger platform) – they act as data processors under strict agreements.
  • Social media platforms: When you use share buttons (X, Facebook, Pinterest), data is shared with them per their policies.
  • Legal requirements: To comply with law, protect rights, or respond to legal requests.

5. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers (e.g., Google) are located outside the EEA, including in the United States. We rely on adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses, or other approved safeguards to ensure your data is protected.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Google Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months (configurable). AdSense interaction data follows Google's retention policies.

7. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law (especially GDPR for EEA residents), you may have the right to:

  • Access, rectify, or erase your personal data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., in Romania: ANSPDCP)

To exercise these rights, email us at hello@quotevibes.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (including those from Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Blogger, and social share buttons). For details, see our Cookie Policy.

9. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: hello@quotevibes.com.