Inflecho Legal
Privacy Policy
INFLECHO PRIVACY POLICY
1. Introduction
Welcome to Inflecho ("Inflecho", "we", "our", or "us").
Inflecho is an online platform that allows businesses, influencers and marketing agencies to connect, communicate, discover collaboration opportunities and manage potential partnerships.
This Privacy Policy explains how Inflecho collects, uses, stores and protects information when you use our Platform.
By creating an account or using Inflecho, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Our Commitment to Privacy
Inflecho respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly.
We aim to:
- collect only information necessary to operate and improve the Platform
- explain how information is used
- protect information through appropriate security measures
- provide users with control over their personal information.
3. Information We Collect
When you use Inflecho, we may collect different types of information depending on how you interact with the Platform.
3.1 Account Information
When creating an account, we may collect:
- name
- username
- email address
- password information
- account type
- profile information
- business information
- agency information
- influencer information.
3.2 Profile Information
Users may choose to provide information displayed on their profile, including:
- profile images
- logos
- photographs
- videos
- biography
- business description
- influencer description
- services offered
- collaboration preferences
- social media links
- portfolio examples
- audience information
- previous work.
- Some profile information may be visible to other users.
3.3 Communication Information
When users communicate through Inflecho, we may process information contained within:
- messages
- offers
- collaboration discussions
- uploaded files
- comments
- reports
- support requests.
3.4 Technical Information
When you access Inflecho, we may automatically collect technical information such as:
- IP address
- device information
- browser type
- operating system
- usage activity
- login information
- approximate location information
- cookies and similar technologies.
3.5 Usage Information
We may collect information about how users interact with Inflecho, including:
- pages visited
- features used
- searches performed
- profiles viewed
- interactions with other users
- Platform activity.
- This helps us improve the service.
4. Information You Provide About Others
You may provide information relating to other individuals or organisations, such as:
- businesses you represent
- agency clients
- collaboration partners.
- You are responsible for ensuring you have permission to provide such information.
5. How We Use Your Information
Inflecho may use information collected to:
- create and manage accounts
- provide Platform functionality
- display user profiles
- connect users
- facilitate communication
- allow offers and collaborations
- improve user experience
- maintain Platform security
- prevent fraud and misuse
- investigate reports
- provide customer support
- improve Platform features
- analyse Platform usage
- comply with legal obligations.
6. Legal Basis for Processing Information
Where applicable under data protection laws, Inflecho processes personal information based on:
Contract
- Where processing is necessary to provide the Platform and fulfil our agreement with users.
- Examples:
- creating accounts
- managing profiles
- enabling communication.
Legitimate Interests
- Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests.
- Examples:
- improving the Platform
- preventing fraud
- maintaining security
- analysing usage
- protecting users.
Consent
- Where you have provided permission.
- Examples:
- marketing communications
- optional profile information
- optional features.
Legal Obligations
- Where processing is required by law.
- Examples:
- responding to legal requests
- maintaining records.
7. Information Visibility
Inflecho allows users to create profiles designed to help businesses, influencers and agencies discover one another.
Depending on your settings, information may be visible to:
- other Inflecho users
- businesses
- influencers
- marketing agencies.
- Users are responsible for deciding what information they choose to publish.
8. Sharing Information With Other Users
Inflecho allows users to connect and communicate.
Information shared through:
- profiles
- offers
- messages
- collaborations
- may be accessible to other users involved in those interactions.
- Inflecho is not responsible for how another user uses information that you choose to share.
9. Sharing Information With Third Parties
Inflecho may share information with trusted third parties where necessary to operate the Platform.
This may include:
- hosting providers
- technology providers
- analytics providers
- security providers
- infrastructure providers
- communication service providers.
- These providers may only process information as necessary to provide their services.
10. Legal Disclosures
Inflecho may disclose information where reasonably necessary to:
- comply with legal obligations
- respond to lawful requests
- protect users
- investigate fraud
- prevent illegal activity
- protect the rights, property or safety of Inflecho.
11. International Users and Data Transfers
Inflecho is operated from Scotland but may be accessed worldwide.
Your information may be processed or stored in countries outside your country of residence.
Where required, Inflecho will take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are applied.
12. Data Security
Inflecho takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect user information.
However, no online service can guarantee complete security.
You acknowledge that:
- internet transmissions carry risks
- you are responsible for protecting your account credentials
- you should use appropriate security practices.
- Inflecho is not responsible for security incidents caused by factors outside our reasonable control.
13. Data Retention
Inflecho retains information only for as long as reasonably necessary for purposes including:
- providing the Platform
- maintaining accounts
- preventing fraud
- resolving disputes
- complying with legal obligations
- maintaining security.
- When information is no longer required, we may delete or anonymise it.
14. Account Deletion
You may request deletion of your account.
After deletion:
- your profile may no longer be visible
- access to your account may end
- some information may be retained where legally necessary.
- Deletion does not remove information required for:
- legal compliance
- fraud prevention
- dispute resolution
- security purposes.
15. Cookies
Inflecho may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- keep users logged in
- improve functionality
- analyse usage
- improve security
- understand how users interact with the Platform.
- Additional information will be provided in our Cookie Policy.
16. Children's Privacy
Inflecho is not intended for users under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18.
If we become aware that an account has been created by someone under 18, we may remove the account.
17. User Responsibilities
Users are responsible for:
- keeping account information accurate
- protecting login details
- deciding what information they publish
- ensuring they have permission to upload content
- complying with applicable privacy laws.
18. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Inflecho may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes may occur due to:
- Platform improvements
- legal requirements
- changes in how information is processed.
- Where appropriate, users may be notified of significant changes.
- Continued use of Inflecho after changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
19. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights including:
- requesting access to your information
- requesting correction of inaccurate information
- requesting deletion
- objecting to certain processing
- withdrawing consent where applicable
- requesting information about how your data is used.
- Requests can be made through the contact methods provided by Inflecho.
20. Contacting Inflecho
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, privacy concerns, or requests relating to your information, you may contact Inflecho through the contact methods made available on the Platform.
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