Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 28, 2025

ViralPhrase ("we," "us," or "our") operates the viralphrase.com website (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit a phrase: The phrase content, any notes, and optional contact information
• Contact us: Your email address and message content
• Create an account (if applicable): Email address, username, and password
• Post comments or definitions: The content you submit and associated metadata

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Service, we automatically collect certain information:

• Log data: IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages
• Device information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Cookies and similar technologies: See Section 4 below
• Usage data: Pages viewed, search queries, clicks, and interactions with the Service

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services:

• Analytics providers: Aggregated usage statistics
• Advertising partners: Ad performance and attribution data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf:

• Hosting providers: To store and serve our website
• Analytics providers: To analyze usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics, Cloudflare Analytics)
• Advertising partners: To display relevant ads (e.g., Google AdSense)
• Content delivery networks: To deliver content efficiently (e.g., Cloudflare)

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court order, government request).

3.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. For details, see our Cookie Policy.

5. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Third-party services we use include:

• Google Analytics: Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense: Privacy Policy
• Cloudflare: Privacy Policy

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Account information: Until you delete your account or request deletion
• Log data: Up to 12 months
• User submissions: Indefinitely (as part of the Service's content)
• Analytics data: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 General Rights

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data

7.2 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether your data is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of your information
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

We do not sell personal information.

7.3 European Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data storage practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws.

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: viralphrase.com/contact

13. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites not to track your online activity. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no industry standard for compliance.