Who we are
Our website address is: https://vidabyte.com. We provide educational technology, digital literacy resources, and technical automation services.
What personal data we collect and why
Accounts & Comments: We collect data entered in forms, IP addresses, and browser user agents for account management and spam detection. An anonymized string (hash) from your email may be sent to Gravatar (https://automattic.com/privacy/).
Media: If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can extract it.
Cookies: We use cookies to save preferences, manage login sessions, and track educational course progression. Login cookies last two days (or two weeks with “Remember Me”). Content editing cookies expire after one day.
Embedded Content: Articles and courses may include embedded third-party content (e.g., videos). These external sites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction as if you visited them directly.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell your personal data. We share essential data strictly with trusted third-party service providers, including payment gateways, educational analytics tools, and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms required to operate our services. Password reset emails will include your IP address.
International Data Transfers
To serve our international users, including those in Latin America, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our primary servers and software processors are located.
How long we retain your data
Comment metadata is retained indefinitely for automated moderation. Registered user profiles and course progression data are stored as long as the account remains active. Website administrators can see and edit this personal information.
What rights you have over your data
Account holders and commenters can request an exported file of their personal data or request its complete erasure. This excludes any data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Age Restrictions & Educational Compliance
Our platform is intended for adult learners and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18 without verifiable parental consent.
AI & Automated Decision Making
You have the right to limit the use of your sensitive personal information and to request a human review of any automated decisions made by our services, such as AI chatbot interactions. To exercise these rights without any discrimination in service or price, please contact us.
Our Commitment to You
At Vidabyte, our mission is to empower you through technology and education, not to exploit your data. Your privacy, security, and trust are the foundation of everything we build. If you ever have questions or concerns about how we protect your information, our door is always open. Please reach out to us at hello@vidabyte.com.