Last updated: November 11, 2025

ReviewBytes, FBN VitalFolio LLC (“ReviewBytes,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit reviewbytes.com, use our web or future mobile applications (collectively, the “Platform”), or otherwise engage with us.

1. Information We Collect

Category	Examples	How We Collect
Account Information	Name, professional credentials, email address, specialty, institution, password (hashed)	Provided by you during registration or profile updates
Usage & Device Data	Log files, IP address, browser type, referring URLs, device identifiers, session duration, features used	Automatically collected via cookies, pixels, and similar technologies
Payment Data	Cardholder name, partial card number, billing address (processed by our PCI-compliant payment partner; we do not store full card numbers)	When you purchase a paid subscription
Communications	Emails, feedback, survey responses, support requests	When you contact us or respond to surveys
Professional Verification Data	License number, institution email, proof of practice (for free access in low-resource countries)	Provided by you during verification

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process personal data to:

• Provide and maintain the Platform — create and manage your account, personalize content, deliver clinical Bytes, and track learning progress.
• Improve and develop features — analyze usage metrics, run A/B tests, and enhance the Bytes Method™.
• Process transactions — manage subscriptions, billing, and free-trial periods.
• Communicate with you — send service messages, newsletters (with your consent), product updates, and respond to support requests.
• Ensure security and compliance — detect and prevent fraud, enforce our Terms of Service, and comply with legal obligations. Our legal bases under the GDPR include contract necessity, legitimate interests (e.g., improving the Platform), consent (for marketing emails and optional cookies), and legal obligations.

3. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management, functional cookies to remember preferences, and analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand usage patterns. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser or our cookie banner.

4. How We Share Information

• Service Providers — cloud hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer-support vendors who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality.
• Payment Processors — PCI-compliant providers handle payment data.
• Legal & Safety — if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property of ReviewBytes users or the public.
• Business Transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (users will be notified of any changes in ownership or data practices).

We never sell your personal information.

5. International Data Transfers

ReviewBytes is based in the United States and uses global service providers. When we transfer personal data outside your jurisdiction, we rely on recognized safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your region, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, object to certain processing, or request data portability. To exercise these rights, email privacy@reviewbytes.com.

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link. Essential service emails will continue.

7. Data Security & Retention

We employ industry-standard security measures (encryption in transit and at rest, least-privilege access controls, regular penetration testing). We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be announced via the Platform or email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact Us

For questions or concerns, contact support@reviewbytes.com.