🔒 VYNL — Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 22, 2025
Entity: VYNL by The Studio Meraki
Email: team@vynl.in
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how VYNL collects, uses, and protects your personal data in compliance with global data protection regulations, including GDPR (Europe), CCPA (California), and Indian Data Protection Laws.
Data We Collect
We collect the following information:
a. Account Information
- Name, email address, and password when creating an account.
b. Payment Information
- Processed securely by Stripe. We never store full credit card data.
c. Usage & Analytics
- Collected via Google Analytics and Hotjar for improving product performance.
- Includes device info, browser type, and usage patterns.
d. Uploaded Files
- Images, PDFs, comments, and other files you upload to the platform.
e. Emails & Communication
- We store your contact info in MailerLite to send product updates, onboarding tips, and marketing emails.
How We Use Your Data
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Process payments
- Communicate product updates or offers
- Analyze product usage
- Ensure account security
Email Communications
By signing up, you consent to receive emails from VYNL.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Data Sharing
We only share data with trusted service providers that help us operate our business:
- Stripe (payments)
- MailerLite (emails)
- Supabase, Clerk, Prisma (data storage & authentication)
- Vercel (hosting)
All third parties are GDPR-compliant and use data only to perform contracted services.
Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your account is active or as required by law. You can request deletion of your account and data at any time by emailing team@vynl.in.
User Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your region, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent for marketing
- Request data portability
Please email us at team@vynl.in to exercise these rights.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies (see Cookies Policy below) for analytics, authentication, and preferences.
Data Security
We follow industry-standard practices and encryption to secure your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and you use the Service at your own risk.
Children's Privacy
VYNL is not intended for users under 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be available at vynl.in/privacy.
Contact Us
For privacy-related concerns:
📧 team@vynl.in