Privacy Policy

Last updated: 19 April 2026

1. Introduction

Vibe.je ("we", "our", or "us") is a community initiative for AI enthusiasts in Jersey, Channel Islands. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018 ("DPJL 2018").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you visit vibe.je (the "Website"), join our Discord community, register for events, or otherwise interact with us.

Vibe.je is sponsored by ikigai, a growth marketing consultancy based in Jersey. By using our Website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Contact & Registration Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Role or interest area (e.g. developer, marketer)
  • Company or organisation (optional)

Usage & Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and screen resolution
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website or source

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies, including Google Analytics via Google Tag Manager, to understand how people use the site. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies via the banner on first visit. Essential cookies (e.g. remembering your theme preference or consent choice) are always active.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To run and improve the Vibe.je community and events
  • To send you event invitations and community updates you have opted in to receive
  • To understand how visitors interact with the site
  • To respond to your enquiries or feedback
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Consent: Where you have opted in to marketing communications or accepted non-essential cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time.
  • Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for running the community, analytics, and security, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
  • Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with Jersey law.

5. Who We Share Your Information With

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with trusted service providers who help us operate the community:

  • Hosting and infrastructure (Vercel, Supabase)
  • Analytics (Google Analytics via Google Tag Manager)
  • Email delivery providers for community updates
  • Event partners where you register for a joint event

We may disclose your personal information where required by Jersey law or in response to valid requests from public authorities.

6. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers are located outside Jersey and the European Economic Area, including the United States. Where we transfer data internationally, we rely on recognised safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions under DPJL 2018.

7. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary. Community signup details are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Analytics data is retained in anonymised or aggregated form for up to 26 months.

8. Your Rights

Under DPJL 2018 you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, port, or object to the processing of your personal information, and to withdraw consent where relied on. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner at jerseyoic.org.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.

9. Security

We use TLS/SSL encryption, secure hosting with access controls, and industry-standard safeguards to protect your data. No method of internet transmission is 100% secure, but we take reasonable steps to keep your information safe.

10. Children

Vibe.je is not directed at under-18s. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have, please contact us and we will delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on the site.

12. Contact Us

Vibe.je
Jersey, Channel Islands

Email: hello@vibe.je