Privacy Policy - Vibe44
Last updated: May 22, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Alap Putatunda, operating as "Vibe44" and "Scale with Alap" ("we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, purchase our products, or interact with our services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal information is:
Alap Putatunda (Operating as Scale with Alap)
Email: [email protected]
3. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information:
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or make a purchase. When you purchase any Vibe44 license or consultation plan, your email address is automatically added to our newsletter mailing list.
- Payment information — processed securely by our payment processor, Creem. We do not store your credit card details.
- GitHub username — when you purchase a product and we grant repository access
- Name and contact details — when you book a consultation or submit an inquiry
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Cookie data — essential cookies for site functionality. See our Cookie Policy.
- Log data — IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited
3.3 Information From Third Parties
- Payment confirmation data — from Creem, including transaction status and customer email
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
- Contractual necessity — to fulfill purchases and deliver product access (Art. 6(1)(b))
- Consent — for marketing communications when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter; withdrawable at any time (Art. 6(1)(a))
- Legitimate interests — to send newsletter communications to existing customers who have purchased a product or service (soft opt-in), as well as for website improvement, fraud prevention, and security (Art. 6(1)(f)). You may opt out of newsletter emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in each email.
- Legal obligation — compliance with applicable laws (Art. 6(1)(c))
5. How We Use Your Information
- Process and fulfill your purchases
- Grant access to purchased products via GitHub repository invitations
- Send transactional emails (purchase confirmations, booking links)
- Subscribe you to our newsletter upon purchase of any Vibe44 license or consultation plan. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter email.
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Schedule and manage consultation bookings
- Improve our website, products, and services
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
6. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only with service providers who process it on our behalf:
| Provider | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Creem | Payment processing | Email, payment details |
| Resend | Email delivery | Email address |
| GitHub | Repository access | GitHub username |
| Cal.com | Consultation scheduling | Name, email |
| Vercel | Website hosting | Log data, IP address |
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
8. Data Retention
- Purchase & transaction records — retained as required by tax/accounting laws (typically 7 years)
- Newsletter subscribers — until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Support inquiries — up to 2 years after resolution
- Log data — up to 90 days
9. Your Rights
9.1 Under GDPR (EU/EEA/UK Residents)
You have the right to: access, rectification, erasure ("right to be forgotten"), restrict processing, data portability, object to processing, withdraw consent, and lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.
9.2 Under CCPA (California Residents)
You have the right to: know what personal information we collect, request deletion, opt-out of sale (we do not sell data), and non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
9.3 Under PIPEDA (Canadian Residents)
You have the right to: access your personal information, correct inaccuracies, and withdraw consent subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
10. CCPA-Specific Disclosures
In the preceding 12 months, we collected: identifiers (name, email, GitHub username), internet activity (log data, cookies), and commercial information (purchase history). We do not sell personal information and have not done so in the preceding 12 months.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us at [email protected].
13. Security Measures
- Encryption of data in transit via TLS/HTTPS
- Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers
- Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel
- Regular review of data collection and processing practices
No method of transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above and, where required, notified via email.
15. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:
Alap Putatunda (Operating as Scale with Alap)
Email: [email protected]
If you are in the EU/EEA, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.