1. Introduction & Scope
This Privacy Policy informs users of the vibeiptv.zikksoft.com website and the VIBE IPTV Connected TV application (collectively referred to as the "Service") regarding how their personal information is collected, processed, and safeguarded.
Operated by ZikkSoft (Republic of Senegal), we respect the privacy of every visitor and user, complying with both national data protection regulations (Senegalese Law nĀ° 2008-12 of January 25, 2008) and international privacy standards.
2. Data Controller
The entity responsible for processing your personal data is:
- Publisher: ZikkSoft
- Status: Independent Software Publisher
- Location: Dakar, Senegal
- Data Protection Officer (DPO) Contact: contact@zikksoft.com
3. Data Processed
A. Website Technical Logs
When accessing vibeiptv.zikksoft.com, standard technical server logs are collected (anonymized IP address, browser User-Agent, operating system, timestamp, requested URLs) strictly for cybersecurity, fault diagnostics, and platform maintenance.
B. IPTV Stream Credentials (TV Application): 100% Local Storage
VIBE IPTV is engineered with strict Privacy by Design principles: your Xtream Codes server URL, username, password, and M3U playlists are stored exclusively inside your local TV device storage (IndexedDB / LocalStorage). ZikkSoft never collects, transmits, inspects, or hosts your personal IPTV credentials or watch history on external servers.
4. Advertising Cookies & Third-Party Ad Networks (Google AdSense & Google Ad Manager)
The business model of VIBE IPTV relies on digital advertising (web banners and video ads served via IAB VAST specifications) to maintain free distribution and software updates.
A. Use of Cookies and Device Identifiers by Google and Third Parties
Third-party vendors, including Google LLC, use cookies (on the website) and device advertising identifiers (IFA / Advertising ID on Smart TVs) to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites on the Internet.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
B. Personalized Advertising
Google and third-party advertising networks may collect non-personally identifiable behavioral and context data to deliver personalized ads tailored to user interests and browsing history.
C. User Opt-Out Instructions
Users may opt out of personalized advertising at any time through the following mechanisms:
šÆ Google Ad Settings
Disable personalized ad targeting directly through your Google account or browser settings.
Open Google Ad Settings āš Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
Opt out of third-party cookie targeting from participating industry ad networks.
Visit AboutAds.info āšŖšŗ Your Online Choices (Europe)
European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) consumer preference manager.
Manage on YourOnlineChoices āšŗ LG Smart TV (webOS) Settings
On your LG TV: Navigate to Settings > General > Privacy > Advertising and toggle Limit Ad Tracking or Reset Advertising ID.
5. Data Retention
- Technical server logs: retained for a maximum duration of twelve (12) months.
- Third-party advertising cookies: governed by partner lifecycle policies (typically not exceeding thirteen (13) months).
- On-device TV data: stored locally on your Smart TV until manually cleared or app reset.
6. Your Privacy Rights
You possess full legal rights to access, rectify, erase, or object to the processing of your personal data.
To exercise your rights, please contact our data privacy officer at: contact@zikksoft.com.
7. Contact Information
ZikkSoft
Email: contact@zikksoft.com
Website: zikksoft.com
Address: Dakar, Senegal