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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Vepoula ("we", "us", "our") operates the Vepoula event marketplace platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, username, and optional profile information such as your location, bio, and profile photo. If you register as a vendor, we also collect your service type, hourly rate, and business details.

Social Login Data

If you sign in with Google or Facebook, we receive your public profile information and email address from those services. We do not receive or store your social media passwords.

Event and Booking Data

We collect event details, booking information, guest lists, messages between customers and vendors, ratings, and reviews that you provide while using the platform.

Location Data

With your permission, we may collect your device's geographic location to help you find nearby vendors, enable vendor check-in/check-out at event venues, and verify vendor arrival via GPS. You can revoke location permissions at any time through your device or browser settings. Location data is used solely for service functionality and is not shared with third parties for advertising purposes.

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by our third-party payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, and MercadoPago). We do not store your full credit card numbers, bank account details, or other sensitive financial information on our servers. Our payment processors may collect and store payment information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Device and Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you access our platform, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and usage patterns. This information helps us improve our service and ensure security.

Push Notification Data

If you opt in to push notifications, we store your push subscription endpoint to send you booking updates, messages, and other service-related notifications. You can unsubscribe at any time.

2. How We Use Your Information

3. Third-Party Services

We integrate with the following third-party services that may process your data:

4. Data Sharing

We share relevant booking information between customers and vendors to facilitate events (e.g., event details, contact information, location). We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users and platform.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time from your profile settings. When you delete your account:

You may also request data deletion by contacting us at p.amorim@aol.com.

6. Cookies and Session Data

We use essential cookies and session storage to:

We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking purposes. Our cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and secure session management. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below or use the account deletion feature in your profile settings.

10. Changes to This Policy

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

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at p.amorim@aol.com.