VI Update – Legal & Privacy Policy

VI Update — Legal & Privacy Policy

Effective Date:Jan 01, 2025

1️⃣ Privacy

VI Update (“we”, “our”, “us”) values your privacy. This section explains how we collect and use your personal data when you visit VIUpdate.com.

Information We Collect

Information you provide voluntarily (such as your name, email address, or phone number when submitting a tip or inquiry).
Basic technical data (IP address, browser type, pages visited) collected automatically for site operation.

How We Use Your Information

To respond to tips, inquiries, or requests.
To provide news updates, primarily via email.
To communicate in the normal course of journalistic or business operations, which may include individual text messages if you provide consent.

SMS/Text Messaging Consent

VI Update does not operate a mass text marketing program. If you provide your phone number and opt in, we may contact you individually by text regarding your inquiry, tip, or business communication.

Consent Language: By checking the box on our form, you consent to receive text messages from VI Update related to your inquiry, tip, or business communication. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to opt out.

Opt-Out

You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP or by contacting us at tips@viupdate.com.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Policy Changes

We may update this policy at any time. Updates will be posted here with a new effective date.

2️⃣ Terms of Service

By accessing or using VIUpdate.com, you agree to these Terms of Service.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the site for lawful purposes only and not to disrupt or harm the site or its users.

Content Ownership

All content on this site is owned by VI Update or its licensors. You may view and share content for personal, non-commercial use with attribution. Reproduction or distribution requires our written permission.

Limitation of Liability

We provide content “as is.” VI Update is not liable for errors, omissions, or damages arising from use of the site.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify VI Update against claims arising from your use of the site or violation of these terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the U.S. Virgin Islands or overriding Federal law of the United States of America.

Changes to Terms

We may change these terms at any time. Continued use after changes means you accept the new terms.

3️⃣ Disclaimer

VI Update strives for accuracy but does not guarantee that information on this site is error-free, complete, or current. We are not responsible for actions taken based on our content. We do not promise to act on or respond to all tips submitted.