1. Introduction
VR Eddie ("vreddie.com", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data when you use our website and services.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account
- Account information — name and profile details if you register for a VR Eddie account
- Quiz responses — answers you provide in our headset recommendation quiz (not stored after generating results)
- Payment information — processed securely by Stripe if you subscribe to a paid membership (we never see or store your full card number)
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data — pages visited, time on site, referral source, and interactions (via Vercel Analytics)
- Device information — browser type, operating system, and screen resolution
- IP address — used for approximate geographic location and security purposes
- Cookies — essential cookies for session management and optional analytics cookies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver and improve the VR Eddie platform and its features
- Send our weekly newsletter with VR news, deals, and recommendations (only if you subscribe)
- Process membership payments and manage your account
- Personalize your experience, such as headset recommendations
- Analyze site usage to improve content and user experience
- Prevent abuse and maintain security
- Comply with legal obligations
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers — Vercel (hosting), Resend (email delivery), Stripe (payments), Sanity (content management), and Neon (database) — only to the extent necessary to provide our services
- Analytics partners — anonymized usage data for site performance analysis
- Legal requirements — when required by law, court order, or governmental authority
5. Third-Party Services & Social Integrations
VR Eddie integrates with third-party platforms including X/Twitter, Google, and social sign-in providers for authentication and social features. When you connect your account via OAuth:
- We only request the minimum permissions needed for the integration
- We do not post to your social accounts without your explicit consent
- You can revoke access at any time through the third-party platform's settings
These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — required for site functionality (authentication, session management)
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site (Vercel Analytics)
- Advertising cookies — used by Google AdSense if ads are displayed on the site
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Unsubscribe from marketing communications via the link in any email
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@vreddie.com.
9. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure hosting on Vercel's infrastructure, and token-based authentication. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
VR Eddie is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via the Site or email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
VR Eddie
Email: hello@vreddie.com
Website: vreddie.com