Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 5, 2025
This website is operated by Digital Brands, LLC, doing business as The Virtual Brew (“The Virtual Brew,” “we,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use https://www.thevirtualbrew.com and any related services (collectively, the “Services”).
By visiting or using the Services, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, we kindly ask that you refrain from using the platform.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal details such as your name, email address, mailing address, or demographic information — usually when you voluntarily provide them (e.g., when creating an account or contacting support).
Legal Basis
We collect your data based on:
Your consent (which you can withdraw at any time)
The need to perform services you’ve requested
Our legitimate interests, like improving the platform or complying with legal obligations
2. Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-identifying data, including:
Device data: browser type, IP address, operating system
Usage data: pages visited, time on site
Location data: if you’ve granted permission
3. Information Collection Technologies
To improve your experience, we use standard technologies like:
Essential cookies (e.g., stay logged in, remember settings)
Analytics cookies (e.g., understand usage trends)
Advertising/retargeting cookies (if implemented)
Web beacons or pixels in emails or web content
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Blocking them may impact certain features.
4. Controlling Data Collection
You can limit certain tracking by:
Adjusting browser cookie settings
Disabling location permissions
Managing ad preferences on platforms like Google or Facebook
5. Third-Party Tracking
Some third-party services may collect data during your interactions, including:
Web hosts and analytics providers
Payment processors
Ad platforms (if used in the future)
We do not control these services directly, so we recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Deliver and improve the Services
Communicate with you (e.g., updates, support)
Understand site usage
Help maintain a safe, respectful platform
7. When We Share Personal Information
We may share your information in these cases:
With other users, if you post content or initiate messages
With service providers for hosting, analytics, support, or payment
For legal or business reasons, such as complying with law or during a business transition (e.g., merger or acquisition)
8. When We Share Non-Personal Information
We may share anonymized or aggregated data with partners or researchers for analytics, insights, or service improvement. This data cannot be used to identify you.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access or receive a copy of your data
Correct or delete your data
Withdraw consent for processing
Opt out of certain marketing or tracking
Request data portability (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, email: thevirtualbrew@digitalbrandsconnect.com
We may retain some information for legal, operational, or security reasons.
10. Security & Retention
We use industry-standard measures (e.g., encryption, access control) to protect your data. While no system is completely secure, we strive to safeguard your information to the best of our ability.
If a breach occurs, we will notify you promptly.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law.
11. Legal Compliance
We comply with all relevant data protection laws, including:
U.S. Federal and State privacy laws
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Other state laws (CO, CT, VA, UT, NV)
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable
California Privacy Rights & “Do Not Sell My Info”
Some of our tools may use services like Google or Facebook that personalize your experience. This could be considered a “sale” of data under the CCPA.
California residents have the right to:
Know what personal data we’ve collected
Request a copy or deletion of your data
Opt out of the “sale” of personal information
To exercise these rights, contact us at thevirtualbrew@digitalbrandsconnect.com. We will not discriminate against you for making such a request.
State-Specific Rights
Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia: Residents may access, correct, delete, and opt out of targeted advertising or sale of data.
Nevada: You may request that we do not sell your data (we do not currently sell data).
Children’s Privacy
The Virtual Brew is intended for users 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover that a user is underage, we will delete the data immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes take effect upon posting. Continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact:
Digital Brands, LLC (dba The Virtual Brew)
thevirtualbrew@digitalbrandsconnect.com
