Privacy Policy - Virepedia

Virepedia respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide voluntarily, such as when you contact us via email. We also collect anonymous usage data through cookies and analytics to improve our site.

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to respond to inquiries, improve content, and analyze site traffic. We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Cookies

We use essential cookies for site functionality and optional analytics cookies. You can manage preferences via our cookie policy.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no online transmission is completely secure.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party analytics providers who process data under their own privacy policies.

Your Rights

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data by emailing privacy@virepedia.org.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with a revised date.

Published by Moody Media AB. Last updated: January 2025.

Data Controller

Virepedia is operated by Moody Media AB, org. nr 559287-1478, VAT SE559287147801, Tappvägen 20A, 168 78 Bromma, Stockholm, Sweden. For all privacy-related matters, contact privacy@virepedia.org.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on your consent (e.g., for optional analytics cookies) and our legitimate interest in improving the encyclopedia and responding to inquiries. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us or adjusting your settings via our Cookie Policy.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Correspondence emails are stored for up to 24 months after the last contact, unless a longer retention is legally required.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) when we use third-party services like analytics providers. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place. For details, see our Terms of Use.

Children’s Privacy

Virepedia is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact privacy@virepedia.org so we can delete it.

Your Rights Under GDPR

In addition to access, correction, and deletion, you have the right to restrict processing, object to processing, and request data portability. To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@virepedia.org. We will respond within one month.

Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your data properly, you may lodge a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten) at imy.se.

Policy Updates

This privacy policy is reviewed annually and updated as needed. The last review was on 10 June 2026. Changes are posted here; we encourage you to check this page periodically. For more on our editorial standards, see our Editorial Policy.