Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 12, 2025

1. Introduction

snekmedia GmbH (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates Vibecode Valley (vibecodevalley.com). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Service.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Austrian data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

snekmedia GmbH For complete contact and company information, please visit: Imprint

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

Waitlist Registration:

  • Email address
  • Source of registration (which form was used)
  • Timestamp of registration

Course Enrollment (when available):

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Billing information
  • Payment details (processed by third-party payment providers)

Communications:

  • Messages or inquiries sent through contact forms or email
  • Support ticket information

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

Technical Data:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Referring website URLs
  • Pages viewed and interaction data
  • Time and date of visits
  • Scroll depth and engagement metrics

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

  • Session cookies for functionality
  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics or similar)
  • Preference cookies
  • Marketing cookies (with your consent where required)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Waitlist registration and marketing communications
  • Optional cookies and tracking

4.2 Contract Performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

  • Processing payments and providing course access
  • Delivering purchased services

4.3 Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)

  • Website security and fraud prevention
  • Service improvement and analytics
  • Business communications
  • Tax and accounting requirements
  • Compliance with applicable laws

5. How We Use Your Information

5.1 To Provide and Improve Services

  • Deliver course content and materials
  • Process transactions and payments
  • Respond to inquiries and provide support
  • Improve website functionality and user experience

5.2 To Communicate With You

  • Send course launch notifications and updates
  • Provide customer support
  • Send administrative information
  • Marketing communications (with consent)

5.3 To Ensure Security and Compliance

  • Detect and prevent fraud
  • Enforce our Terms and Conditions
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect our rights and property

5.4 To Analyze and Optimize

  • Understand user behavior and preferences
  • Conduct analytics and research
  • Improve our content and offerings
  • Test new features and functionality

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

6.1 Service Providers

  • Cloudflare: Hosting and CDN services
  • Payment Processors: Stripe or similar for payment processing
  • Email Service Providers: For sending communications
  • Analytics Providers: Google Analytics or alternatives

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

We may disclose information when required by law, to:

  • Comply with legal processes or government requests
  • Enforce our Terms and Conditions
  • Protect rights, property, or safety
  • Prevent fraud or illegal activity

6.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States. We ensure adequate protection through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
  • Other appropriate safeguards approved by the European Commission

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Specific Retention Periods:

  • Waitlist data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion, up to 2 years of inactivity
  • Course enrollment data: Duration of course access plus 6 years (legal requirement)
  • Payment records: 7 years (tax and accounting requirements)
  • Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 26 months
  • Support communications: 3 years after resolution

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

9.1 Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR)

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

9.2 Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

9.3 Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”), subject to legal obligations.

9.4 Right to Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR)

Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances.

9.5 Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

9.6 Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing.

9.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint

File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us via the information provided at the end of this policy.

We will respond to your request within one month, extendable by two additional months for complex requests.

10. Cookies and Tracking

10.1 Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality. Cannot be disabled.

10.2 Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics or similar services track usage patterns. You can opt out via browser settings or Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

10.3 Marketing Cookies

Used for personalized content and advertising (with your consent).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

12. Children’s Privacy

Vibecode Valley is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly.

If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

13. Data Security

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

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure data storage with access controls
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to say no to the sale of personal information
  • Right to access your personal information
  • Right to equal service and price

We do not sell personal information.

To exercise CCPA rights, contact us via the information provided at the end of this policy.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be communicated via:

  • Email notification to registered users
  • Prominent notice on our website
  • Pop-up or banner notification

Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

16. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Email: office(ät)rendersnek.com

Postal Address: snekmedia GmbH Full address available in imprint

Data Protection Officer: For GDPR-related inquiries, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at: office(ät)rendersnek.com

By using Vibecode Valley, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.