Privacy Policy
01 Who we are
VirtualCandy is an independent website that reviews and compares AI companion apps. This site is intended for adults (18+) only. For any privacy questions, contact us at support@virtualcandy-ai.com.
02 Information we collect
We aim to collect as little personal data as possible. Depending on how you use the site, this may include:
Information you give us
- Your email address and message, if you contact us directly.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data — pages viewed, time on site, referring website, and similar analytics.
- Device & technical data — browser type, device type, approximate location (from IP), and operating system.
- Cookies and similar technologies — see section 4.
We do not ask for or store sensitive personal information, and we do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18.
03 How we use your information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the website and its content.
- To understand which articles and pages are useful (analytics).
- To respond to your messages and requests.
- To measure the performance of affiliate links (see section 5).
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, spam, or abuse.
We do not sell your personal information.
04 Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to make the site work, remember preferences, and understand traffic. Cookies used may include:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function.
- Analytics cookies — help us see how visitors use the site (e.g. Google Analytics).
- Affiliate/tracking cookies — set when you click a partner link, so partners can credit a referral.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Where required by law, we show a cookie consent banner and only set non-essential cookies after you agree.
05 Affiliate links & third parties
VirtualCandy contains affiliate links. When you click one and sign up or subscribe with a partner, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Clicking an affiliate link takes you to a third-party website that has its own privacy policy, which we do not control. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any app you visit.
We may also use third-party services for analytics, hosting, and security, which process limited data on our behalf.
06 Your rights
Depending on where you live (for example under GDPR in the EU/UK or CCPA in California), you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Withdraw consent (e.g. for non-essential cookies) at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, email support@virtualcandy-ai.com and we'll respond within a reasonable time.
07 Data retention & security
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described here, then delete or anonymise it. We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect data, though no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
08 Children (18+ only)
This website contains adult content and is intended strictly for adults aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect data from, or direct content to, anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with information, contact us and we will delete it.
09 Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we'll revise the "Last updated" date above. Significant changes will be highlighted on this page.
10 Contact us
Questions about this policy or your data? Reach us at support@virtualcandy-ai.com.