Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account with VibecodeLisboa, we collect your name, email address, and any optional profile information you provide. This information is used to create and manage your account, and to personalize your experience on our platform.

Event Participation

When you register for events, we collect registration data including your attendance preferences and any special requirements you specify. This helps us manage event capacity and provide a better experience.

Payment Information

For premium subscriptions and paid content, payment processing is handled securely by Stripe. We do not store your credit card information on our servers. We only retain transaction records necessary for subscription management and customer support.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use our platform, including pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns. This helps us improve our services and understand user needs.

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and maintain our meetup platform services
  • Process event registrations and manage attendance
  • Handle premium subscriptions and content access
  • Send important notifications about events and platform updates
  • Improve our platform based on usage patterns and feedback
  • Syndicate events to external platforms (Meetup.com, Tribe) when you opt-in
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Event Syndication: When you register for events, basic information (name, registration status) may be shared with external platforms like Meetup.com or Tribe if you explicitly opt-in
  • Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services (Stripe for payments, Resend for emails) that may process your data to provide their services
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our users
  • Community Features: Profile information you mark as public will be visible to other community members

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of sensitive data, secure data transmission, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and update your personal information through your account settings
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Opt out of non-essential email communications
  • Export your data in a portable format
  • Contact us with privacy-related questions or concerns

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and provide core functionality. We also use analytics cookies to understand how our platform is used and to improve user experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the VibecodeLisboa platform, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our platform.

Platform Description

VibecodeLisboa is an independent meetup platform that facilitates community events, provides educational resources, and enables networking among technology professionals and enthusiasts in Lisbon and beyond.

User Accounts

To access certain features, you must create an account. You are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate and current information
  • Maintaining the security of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable regulations
  • Post or share content that is offensive, harmful, or inappropriate
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other accounts or platform systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the platform's operation
  • Use automated tools to access or interact with the platform without permission
  • Share or distribute premium content without authorization

Event Registration and Attendance

When registering for events:

  • Registration is subject to availability and event-specific requirements
  • You are expected to attend events you register for or cancel in advance
  • Event organizers reserve the right to cancel or modify events as needed
  • Behavior during events must be respectful and professional

Premium Subscriptions and Payments

For premium features and content:

  • Subscriptions are billed according to the selected plan
  • You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings
  • Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis
  • Premium content is for personal use only and may not be shared or redistributed
  • Access to premium features ends when your subscription expires

Intellectual Property

The platform and its content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are owned by VibecodeLisboa or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. User-generated content remains the property of the user, but you grant us a license to use it in connection with the platform.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, VibecodeLisboa shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the platform at our sole discretion, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users or the platform.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal. Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Portugal.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or Terms of Service, please contact us:

VibecodeLisboa

Email: hello@vibecodelisboa.com

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

We will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours during business days.