Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Variola. This Privacy Policy outlines how Variola ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the [Your Website URL, e.g., Variola.com] website ("Site"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Variola.

Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our Site, register on the Site, subscribe to a newsletter, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. The information we collect may include:

IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address is automatically recorded when you visit our Site. This is used for broad demographic information, to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movement, and gather general geographic information for aggregate use.
Browser Type: Information about the type of web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari) helps us to ensure our Site displays correctly and to optimize for various browsing environments.
Operating System: Details about your operating system (e.g., Windows, macOS, Android, iOS) are collected to ensure compatibility and optimize the user experience across different devices and platforms.
Pages Visited: We collect data on which pages you visit on our Site, the time spent on those pages, and the sequence of pages visited. This helps us understand user behavior, improve site content, and enhance navigation.

We collect this information to analyze site usage, improve our services, understand user preferences, and ensure the security and functionality of our Site. This data is generally collected in an aggregated and anonymous form, which does not personally identify any individual user.

Cookies

Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. Your web browser places cookies on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our Site, and personalize your experience. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or performing statistical analysis. These third parties may have access to your information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. We do not control the privacy practices of these third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Advertising

Our Site may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks. These advertisers may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to our Site and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. This information is typically non-personally identifiable. We do not provide any personally identifiable information to these advertisers.

Children's Privacy (Under 13)

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use or provide any information on this Site or through any of its features. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at the address provided below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Variola has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at our Contact Us page.