Privacy Policy

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains what information AliveMemes.com collects, how it is used, and the choices you have.

Information We Collect

• Basic usage signals: When you use the Service, we may process basic request data (for example, IP address, user agent, timestamps) in server logs for security, reliability, and abuse prevention.
• Visitor cookie: We use a cookie ("gvmi_vid") to distinguish unique visitors for site stats.
• XP / engagement data: If you use features like XP, levels, streaks, leaderboards, referrals, or XP transfers, we may store related in‑app event data (for example, XP earned/spent, transfer status, timestamps) associated with your "gvmi_vid" identifier.
• Local app settings: Favorites and some UI preferences may be stored in your browser (for example, localStorage) to make the app work.

How We Use Information

• To provide and operate the Service (including favorites and filters).
• To display site stats such as total visitors and online now.
• To operate XP/engagement features and prevent abuse (spam, automation, fraud, and rate‑limit bypass).
• To protect the Service against abuse and to maintain performance and reliability.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and local storage to support core features.

• gvmi_vid cookie: Used to count unique visitors and estimate online users (active in the last ~60 seconds).
• localStorage: Used to store favorites and some local preference data.

You can clear cookies/site data in your browser settings. Doing so may reset favorites and may cause you to be counted as a new visitor.

For a plain-language breakdown of what cookies are required on AliveMemes.com, see Cookie Settings.

Third‑Party Content & Links

The Service may display or link to memes hosted or provided by third parties. When you open external links, the third‑party site may collect information according to its own policies.

Data Retention

We retain information only as long as needed for the purposes described above. Some site-statistics data may be processed in memory and may reset during maintenance, deployments, or server restarts.

Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information via the Service, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above reflects the latest version.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected].