Privacy
Privacy statement
VRILLE Corporation
Effective date: August 11, 2025
Last updated: August 11, 2025
This Privacy Statement explains how Floods Networking (“Floods,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information about you when you use our websites, apps, and services that link to this notice (collectively, the “Services”). Floods Networking lets you create your own TV‑style network with dynamic feeds and user‑generated content. Because your trust matters, we designed this policy to be clear, comprehensive, and actionable.
By using the Services, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.
Who we are and how to contact us
- Controller: [VRILLE], Floods Networking Inc.
- Email: Contact@floodsnetworking.com
Scope
This statement applies to:
- Our website(s), including waitlist and account pages.
- Streaming and dynamic feed features.
- Communications (emails, notifications) related to the Services.
- Customer support and partner inquiries.
It does not cover third‑party websites, platforms, or services that we do not control, even if they link to or integrate with our Services.
Summary: Notice at collection (what we collect and why)
The table below summarizes categories of personal information we may collect, sources, purposes, disclosures, and typical retention. More detail follows.
Category | Examples | Sources | Primary purposes | Disclosures | Typical retention |
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Identifiers | Name, email, username, IP address, device IDs | You; your device; third‑party auth (if used) | Account creation, login, security, service delivery | Cloud hosting, auth provider, security tools | While account is active; some logs 12–24 months |
Account info | Profile, preferences, settings, communications | You | Provide and personalize Services; support | Cloud hosting, support tools | While active; backups per policy |
Content & metadata | Uploads, streams, comments; timestamps, file types, tags, thumbnails | You; device; system metadata | Publish your network; moderation; safety | Cloud hosting/CDN, moderation tools | While active or until deleted; legal holds as needed |
Usage data | Feature use, clicks, session duration, referring URLs | Device/browser; cookies/SDKs | Analytics, performance, product improvement | Analytics providers | Aggregated/anonymous indefinitely; raw logs 12–18 months |
Technical data | IP address, device type, OS, browser, language, timezone, app version | Device; network | Security, fraud prevention, localization | Security and infrastructure providers | 30–180 days; longer for security events |
Location data (coarse) | Country/region inferred from IP | Device/network | Localization, compliance, analytics | Infrastructure, analytics | 30–180 days |
Transactional | Subscription status, plan, purchase history | Payment processor; you | Billing, tax, support | Payment processors | 7–10 years (tax/audit) |
Communications | Emails, messages to support/partners | You; our systems | Responding to you; records | Support and CRM tools | 2–3 years or as required |
Inferences | Preferences inferred from activity | Analytics | Personalization (with your settings) | Analytics | Variable; see settings |
Sensitive data (limited) | Only if you choose to provide (e.g., payment tokens via processor) | You; processor | Payments; fraud prevention | Payment processors | As required by law/processor |
We do not collect biometric, precise geolocation, or government ID numbers through the consumer Service.
Information you provide
- Account registration: Name, email, password (hashed), handle, profile details.
- Content you create: Uploads, streams, descriptions, tags, schedules, thumbnails, comments. You control what you publish.
- Communications: Messages to support, feedback, survey responses, partnership inquiries.
- Payment details: Handled by our payment processor; we receive limited information (e.g., last 4 digits, status) and do not store full card numbers.
Your content belongs to you. We don’t claim ownership of your uploads; you grant us a license to operate the Service as described in our Terms.
Information collected automatically
- IP address and device info: IP, device type, OS, browser, language, app version, timezone, user agent, identifiers (e.g., device ID).
- Usage and diagnostics: Pages viewed, time spent, clicks, search queries, scroll depth, referral/exit pages, errors, performance metrics.
- Cookies and similar technologies: Cookies, local storage, SDKs, pixels used for authentication, security, preferences, analytics, and (if enabled) marketing measurement.
- Approximate location: Country/region inferred from IP to localize content and meet regional requirements.
You can manage cookie preferences via our Cookie Settings [link] and your browser/device options.
Information from third parties
- Single sign‑on (optional): If you choose to sign in with a third‑party provider, we receive identifiers (e.g., email, name) to create or link your account.
- Payment processors: We receive transaction status, subscription plan, and limited billing details.
- Analytics and anti‑abuse: Providers may supply risk scores or aggregated insights to help detect fraud or abuse.
- Partners: If you engage with VRILLE or other partners about Floods, we may receive your contact details and project context.
How we use your information
- Provide the Services: Create and manage accounts, host and deliver streams, enable dynamic feeds, and operate features you request.
- Personalize and improve: Recommend content, remember preferences, test new features, and analyze usage to improve performance and accessibility.
- Safety and integrity: Detect, prevent, and respond to spam, abuse, fraud, piracy, and security incidents; moderate content per our policies.
- Communicate with you: Service updates, transactional emails, support responses, policy changes, and (with your consent where required) product news.
- Compliance and enforcement: Tax, accounting, and legal obligations; enforce Terms and protect rights.
- Research and analytics: Understand engagement and inform product strategy using aggregated or de‑identified data.
Where required (e.g., EEA/UK), our legal bases include contract performance, legitimate interests, consent, and legal obligations.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers (processors): Cloud hosting/CDN, analytics, security, content moderation, email/notification delivery, customer support, QA/testing—bound by contracts and limited to our instructions.
- Payment processors: To process subscriptions and prevent fraud.
- Partners (with your direction/consent): For collaborations or integrations you enable.
- Public/content recipients: Content you publish (and associated metadata like your handle, title, thumbnails, timestamps) is visible according to your settings.
- Legal and safety: To comply with law, legal processes, or respond to valid requests; to protect users, our Services, and the public; and in emergencies.
- Business transfers: In a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, subject to this Privacy Statement or a successor notice with comparable protections.
We may share de‑identified or aggregated data that does not identify you.
Cookies and tracking technologies
- Types:
- Strictly necessary (authentication, security, core features)
- Functional (preferences, accessibility)
- Performance/analytics (traffic, diagnostics)
- Advertising/measurement (only if enabled; you can opt out)
- Your choices: Manage preferences via Cookie Settings [link], browser settings, and Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where supported. Blocking certain cookies may affect functionality.
- Do Not Track: We honor browser GPC signals for applicable opt‑out rights. Traditional “Do Not Track” is not standardized and may not be recognized.
Data retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements:
- Account data: retained while your account is active; deleted or anonymized within 30–90 days after closure, subject to backups.
- Content: retained while published; deleted upon your removal; residual copies may persist in backups for limited periods.
- IP and device logs: typically 30–180 days; security logs up to 24 months.
- Transaction records: 7–10 years for tax/audit.
- Support communications: 2–3 years or as required.
We may retain information as needed for legal claims, audits, or to enforce our Terms.
Your choices and controls
- Access, correct, delete: View, update, or delete account info in settings or by contacting us.
- Download your data: Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.
- Marketing preferences: Opt out of non‑essential emails via unsubscribe links or settings.
- Cookie choices: Use Cookie Settings [link], browser controls, or GPC.
- Content controls: Publish, unlist, or remove your uploads; adjust discovery and sharing settings.
Region‑specific rights
California (CCPA/CPRA)
- Right to know/access, correct, delete, and portability.
- Right to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for cross‑context behavioral advertising. We do not “sell” your personal information. If we use advertising/measurement cookies, that may constitute “sharing”; you can opt out via Cookie Settings [link] and GPC signals.
- Right to limit the use of sensitive personal information (we do not use sensitive personal information beyond permitted purposes).
- Non‑discrimination: We will not discriminate for exercising your rights.
Submit requests at privacy@floodsnetworking.com or via our Privacy Portal [link]. We will verify your identity and respond within the statutory period. You may use an authorized agent.
EEA/UK (GDPR)
- Rights: Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, portability, and withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent).
- Legal bases: Contract, legitimate interests (e.g., security, improvements), consent (e.g., certain cookies/communications), legal obligation.
- International transfers: Where we transfer personal data outside the EEA/UK, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses and supplementary measures).
Contact privacy@floodsnetworking.com or our EU/UK representative [details] to exercise rights.
Children’s privacy
The Services are not directed to children under 13 (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate action.
Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information, including encryption in transit, access controls, logging, and regular security reviews. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International data transfers
We may process and store information in the United States and other countries. Where required, we implement transfer safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) and assess local laws to protect your data.
User‑generated content and safety
- Visibility: Content you publish (including channel names, descriptions, thumbnails, and timestamps) may be publicly visible based on your settings.
- Metadata: When you upload or stream, we process technical metadata (e.g., IP, device, encoding parameters) to deliver the stream and ensure quality of service.
- Moderation: We may use automated and human review to detect harmful or illegal content, spam, or policy violations.
- Reporting: Users can report content; we will review and may take action consistent with our Terms and community policies.
Automated decision‑making and profiling
We may use limited profiling to personalize content recommendations and to prevent fraud or abuse. You can adjust personalization settings and, where required by law, object to certain forms of profiling.
Third‑party links and services
Our Services may link to or integrate with third‑party sites or tools. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. Review those policies before providing information.
Changes to this statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. We will post the updated version with a new “Last updated” date. If changes materially affect your rights, we will provide additional notice (e.g., email or in‑product notification).
How to contact us
- Email: contact@vrillecorp.com
- Mail: [Operating Entity Legal Name], Attn: Privacy, [Address]
- For EEA/UK: Contact our representative at [details] or our DPO at [details], if applicable.
California notice at collection
- We collect the categories listed in the Summary table above for the purposes described.
- We do not “sell” personal information. We may “share” identifiers and internet activity with advertising/measurement partners if you opt in to those cookies; you can opt out at any time via Cookie Settings [link] and by enabling GPC.
- We retain personal information for the periods stated in “Data retention.”
- You have the rights listed in “California (CCPA/CPRA).”
Your content, your data
- You own the content you upload.
- You control discovery and distribution via your settings.
- You can remove your content at any time.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive, safe environment while respecting your control over your personal data.