Privacy Policy
Updated on February 26, 2025
Introduction and Summary
Welcome to Vormetro (https://vormetro.com), your trusted source for educational and informational content about self-development, news, and opportunities. Our mission is to provide valuable insights and resources to help you grow personally and professionally.
Protecting your personal data is our utmost concern. This Privacy Policy highlights our commitment to the privacy and safety of your information.
For any queries or concerns, refer to our privacy policy detailing your rights and choices. Should you need further assistance or clarification, contact us at [email protected]. We’re dedicated to ensuring you’re well-informed about your interactions with Vormetro.
Extent of this Privacy Policy
Here at Vormetro, we want to be upfront about how we handle your information when you interact with our services. Whether you’re browsing our website or engaging with us in other ways, we want you to understand why we collect, store, and use your data.
Please note that this Privacy Policy is specific to our online activities and applies to data shared or gathered on our website. It does not extend to information collected offline or via channels other than our website.
About Consent
When you visit and use our website, you’re agreeing to follow our Privacy Policy and the accompanying Terms, available at https://vormetro.com/terms.
If our policies and practices don’t match your preferences, we kindly ask that you avoid using our services.
I. Information We Collect
A. Information We Gather Directly from You
We believe in being clear about how we handle your personal information. Every time we ask for your data, we’ll clearly tell you why we need it.
Most of the information we gather at Vormetro comes directly from you. We collect and process data in various ways, including when you:
- Sign up on our website or engage with our content.
- Opt into our mailing lists or SMS marketing lists.
- Participate in surveys or provide feedback via our contact board or email.
- Browse our website and accept the use of cookies in your browser settings.
B. Information Gathered Automatically
At Vormetro, we collect personal data you provide and non-personal information during website visits. This includes IP address, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), visit timing, and click patterns, gathered through Log Files.
We use Cookies and Web Beacons to personalize our services and support advertising efforts. You can manage Cookies in your operating system settings, and by not disabling them, we assume you consent to their use.
C. Information from External Sources
Vormetro provides self-development insights and displays ads from our Advertising Partners. When you view these ads, partners may receive data, including your IP address, through technologies like Cookies, Web Beacons, and JavaScript to gauge ad effectiveness.
We don’t control these Cookies, but you can manage them in your operating system settings.
Clicking an ad and visiting a partner’s page does not create a relationship with us. Our Privacy Policy covers only your interactions with Vormetro.
Each website, including our partners’, has its own privacy policy. We suggest reviewing these for any concerns. For example, Google, one of our partners, uses Dart Cookies for tracking, and you can opt out or learn more about their policy on their website.
II. SMS Marketing and Consent
A. Obtaining Consent
We take your privacy seriously and comply with the U.S. Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). When you participate in our quiz or subscribe on our webpage and provide your phone number, you explicitly consent to receiving marketing messages from us. Consent is collected by checking a box, where you acknowledge that you agree to receive SMS messages regarding informational content related to personal development and opportunities.
Your participation is voluntary, and you are not required to consent to SMS marketing to use our services.
B. How to Opt-Out
If you no longer wish to receive SMS messages from us, you can opt out at any time. Simply reply “STOP” to any of our messages, and we will promptly remove you from our SMS list. You may also contact us at [email protected] to opt-out or address any concerns about our communications.
III. How We Use Your Information
Vormetro gathers your information for several key purposes:
- To efficiently process your engagement with our content and manage any accounts you may have with us.
- To send you emails/SMS about special offers on educational content and opportunities that align with your interests.
- To gain a deeper understanding of your preferences as a visitor and improve your experience.
A. How Marketing Works at Vormetro
Vormetro wants to keep you informed about our content and opportunities, as well as those from our partners in the self-development, news, and education industries.
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by unsubscribing from our mailing list or replying STOP to SMS messages.
IV. Dedication to Protecting Your Data
Vormetro will not sell your personal data.
We collaborate with partners providing educational opportunities and self-development resources. Your data may be shared with them upon your request or if you show interest in their offerings.
Additionally, we share your data with select third-party processors for operational purposes, including:
- Email/SMS management and distribution tool providers.
- Security and fraud prevention service providers.
- Data aggregation and analytics software providers.
V. Privacy Rights
California Privacy Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal data, including:
- Requesting access to personal data we have collected.
- Requesting the deletion of personal data.
- Opting out of the sale of personal data.
GDPR Data Protection Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), users have rights including:
- Accessing and correcting personal data.
- Requesting data deletion.
- Restricting or objecting to data processing.
- Requesting data portability.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
VI. Children’s Privacy
Vormetro does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If such data is collected inadvertently, we will promptly delete it upon notification.
VII. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
Vormetro routinely reviews and updates its Privacy Policy, posting any changes on this webpage.
VIII. Contact Information
For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].