PRIVACY POLICY
Vibe Listings & Vibe App
Last Updated: 16 February 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
This Privacy Policy explains how Demon Cat Media Limited, trading as Vibe Listings ("Vibe", "we", "us", "our"), collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you:
- Visit www.vibelistings.co.uk
- Use the Vibe mobile application on iOS or Android
- Create an account
- List or browse properties or services
- Contact us
- Use any related features or services
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with:
- UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR)
- Data Protection Act 2018
- Google Play Developer Policies
- Apple App Store Privacy Requirements
2. DATA CONTROLLER
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Demon Cat Media Limited
Registered in England & Wales
Email: demoncatmedia@hotmail.com
For all privacy-related matters, contact:
📧 demoncatmedia@hotmail.com
3. PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
When using the Website or App, we may collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Profile image (optional)
- Username
- Password (securely encrypted)
- Listing information (property details, descriptions, images, pricing)
- Business information (if registering as a business)
- Messages sent through the platform
- Customer support enquiries
3.2 Payment Information
If payments are processed via third-party providers (such as Stripe, Apple In-App Purchases, or Google Play Billing), we may receive:
- Billing name
- Billing address
- Transaction status
- Payment confirmation details
⚠️ We do not store full debit or credit card details. Payments are securely processed by certified third-party payment processors.
3.3 Automatically Collected Information
When you access or use the Website or App, we may collect:
- IP address
- Device type and model
- Operating system
- App version
- Browser type
- Usage data (pages viewed, features used, session duration)
- Crash logs and diagnostics
- Approximate location (via IP)
3.4 Location Data (Mobile App)
With your permission, the Vibe App may collect:
- Precise GPS location data
This is used to:
- Display nearby listings
- Improve search relevance
You can disable location permissions at any time within your device settings.
3.5 Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use:
- Essential cookies
- Functional cookies
- Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics or Firebase)
- In-app SDKs for analytics and performance monitoring
Users may manage cookie preferences via the cookie banner on our website.
4. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA
We use personal data to:
- Create and manage user accounts
- Provide platform functionality
- Publish and manage listings
- Process payments
- Provide customer support
- Improve app and website performance
- Prevent fraud and misuse
- Send service-related communications
- Send marketing communications (where consent has been given)
- Comply with legal obligations
5. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
Under UK & EU GDPR, we process data based on:
Account creation & service provision - Contract
Customer support - Legitimate interest
Fraud prevention - Legitimate interest
Marketing communications - Consent
Legal compliance -Legal obligation
Analytics - Legitimate interest / Consent where required.
6. HOW WE SHARE YOUR DATA
We may share data with:
6.1 Service Providers
- Cloud hosting providers
- Payment processors
- Analytics providers
- Email delivery services
- Customer support software providers
All third parties are required to safeguard personal data.
6.2 Legal & Regulatory Authorities
We may disclose personal data if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
6.3 Business Transfers
If Demon Cat Media Limited undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user data may transfer to the new entity.
7. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
Where data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we implement appropriate safeguards, including:
- UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTA)
- EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
8. DATA RETENTION
We retain data only as long as necessary:
- Active accounts: retained while account remains active
- Deleted accounts: retained up to 6 years for legal/accounting purposes
- Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn
- Analytics data: typically retained for 14–26 months
9. DATA SECURITY
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures, including:
- SSL encryption
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Access restrictions
- Encrypted password storage
- Regular security monitoring
However, no system can be guaranteed completely secure.
10. YOUR RIGHTS
Under UK and EU data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
ICO Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
To exercise your rights, email:
📧 demoncatmedia@hotmail.com
11. ACCOUNT DELETION (APP STORE & GOOGLE REQUIREMENT)
You may delete your account:
Upon receiving a deletion request:
- Personal data will be removed unless retention is legally required
- Listings will be removed
- Deletion will be completed within 30 days
12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Vibe Listings and the Vibe App are not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect data from children. If such data is identified, it will be deleted promptly.
13. MARKETING
We will only send marketing communications where:
- You have opted in, or
- We are legally permitted to do so
You can unsubscribe at any time via email links or by contacting us.
We do not sell personal data.
14. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
15. GOOGLE PLAY & APPLE APP STORE DISCLOSURES
In compliance with Apple and Google policies:
- We disclose all categories of collected data
- We disclose data sharing practices
- We provide account deletion mechanisms
- We explain location data usage
- We confirm we do not sell user data
16. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Significant changes will be communicated via:
- Website notice
- App notification
- Email (where appropriate)
17. CONTACT DETAILS
Demon Cat Media Limited
Email: demoncatmedia@hotmail.com