Privacy Policy

Last updated_12/16/24_

Influency Inc. Privacy Policy

Influency Inc. (“Influency” or “we” or “us”) recognizes that you care how information about you is collected and used. We have created this Privacy Policy to inform you of our information collection, use, and sharing practices. This Privacy Policy explains Influency’s collection and use of information that may identify you and covers information collected through its websites, including www.myinfluency.com (the “Website”), or through any social media platform, emails, text messages, direct messages, or other communications whether electronic or written (all of the above, including the Website, is referred to collectively as “Resources”). It is Influency’s policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect, subject to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Services of the Website (“Terms of Service”), as either or both may be amended from time to time. In addition, various other resources of Influency (e.g., text or direct messaging, services, products, email, etc.) may include different terms or policies, and you should review any such terms and policies carefully, as they will control your use of that resource. Terms not defined in this Privacy Policy have the meanings ascribed to them in the Terms of Service. By providing us any information or accessing the Website, individuals agree to the following terms and conditions as final and binding.

Types of Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information about you:

Personal Information

Information that directly or indirectly identifies you, such as:

  • Your name.
  • Email address.
  • Phone number.
  • Any other details you provide that, combined with other data, might be used to identify you.

Proposal and Campaign Information

Data associated with campaigns or proposals you have created, participated in, or expressed interest towards, which includes:

  • Proposal statuses.
  • Related communications.
  • Specific proposal terms.
  • Deadlines and timelines.

Transaction and Payment Data

All details pertaining to transactions executed within the platform:

  • Utilized payment methods.
  • Transaction amounts.
  • Timestamps of transactions.
  • Details of both recipient and sender (encrypted for enhanced security).

Dispute and Feedback Data

Relevant information regarding any disputes or feedback:

  • Dispute nature and description.
  • Involved parties.
  • Resolution outcomes.
  • Correspondence about the dispute.

Profile and Preference Data

Information about your user profile and individualized preferences:

  • Preferences related to campaigns.
  • Preferred influencers or brands.
  • Other user-defined settings and choices on our platform.

Social Media Metrics (for Influencers)

If influencers integrate their social media accounts or grant access for campaign tracking, we accumulate content performance metrics linked to campaigns:

  • Engagement rates.
  • Reach and impressions.
  • Other relevant social media analytics.

Other Information

Data that does not directly identify a specific individual:

  • Browser and Device Data: Information such as browser type, device-specific data, and technical specifics.
  • Usage Metrics: Data like frequency of Website access, duration, and used features.
  • Log Information: Data such as language preference, referring sites, IP addresses, and date/time of access.
  • Location Data: Relevant when available, especially if location functions are activated on the Website.
  • Stored Data: Details stored on your device using tools like web storage.
  • Cookies and Identifiers: Technologies to recognize your device and offer insights into preferences and interactions with the Website.

How We Collect Information

We employ various methods to collect Personal, Proposal, Campaign, Transaction, and other types of information from our users:

Information You Provide Directly

This typically pertains to the information you furnish when signing up for our Services or interacting with various elements of our platform. Examples include:

  • Your name and email address when registering.
  • Details you provide during the setup of a campaign or proposal.
  • Feedback, ratings, or comments you submit.

Information We Collect from Your Use of Our Services

This encompasses data automatically logged or registered by our system when you access or use our Resources:

  • Device Information: Device-specific details like hardware model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, information from device sensors, and mobile network details including phone number.
  • Log Information: Data automatically logged when you access the Website or our content, including engagement patterns, pages visited, IP address, and cookies linked to your browser or account.
  • Location Data: If our Website supports location-based functions, it might register your precise location.
  • Stored Data on Device: Using technologies like browser web storage (e.g., HTML 5), we might store data, including Personal Information, on your device.
  • Cookies and Identifiers: We employ several technologies, including cookies, to gather and store data when you visit the Website.

Your engagement with the Website and our Services signifies your acknowledgment and agreement to our data collection methodologies.

How We Use Information We Collect

Your privacy is paramount to Influency. The data we collect supports our commitment to delivering, refining, safeguarding, and enhancing the services and offerings we provide. We pledge not to sell your data to third-party entities and to utilize your information solely for legitimate business endeavors. Below are ways we employ your data:

  • User Inquiries and Support: Addressing questions or concerns and improving customer support mechanisms.
  • Provision and Enhancement of Services: Offering products or services and managing your involvement in campaigns or promotions.
  • Communication and Updates: Updating you about changes or novelties concerning Influency services.
  • Analysis and Improvement: Elevating our marketing communication methodologies and analyzing trends and statistics.
  • Security and Compliance: Guarding against unauthorized access, fraudulent activities, and ensuring adherence to legal standards.

How to Request Deletion of Your Data

If you would like to request that your personal data be deleted, you can contact us directly at kyle.painting@myinfluency.com. Please include the following information in your request to help us identify your account and process your request efficiently:

  • Your full name
  • The email address associated with your account
  • A brief description of the data you would like deleted

Upon receiving your request, we will:

  1. Acknowledge receipt of your request within 5 business days.
  2. Verify your identity to ensure the security of your data.
  3. Process your request and delete your data, except where retention is required by law or necessary for legitimate business purposes, within 30 calendar days.

Please note that while we will delete your data from our active systems, residual copies may remain in our backup systems, which will be deleted in accordance with our data retention policies.

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

Some of our Website pages may utilize “cookies” and other tracking technologies like pixel tags and web beacons (often called “smart cookies”) to improve the functionality of the Website. Cookies are text files that are sent by servers to web browsers and stored on your computer. They tell us which parts of the Website you’ve visited so Influency can alert you to software compatibility issues and save your preferences for future visits to the Website. Web beacons and pixel tags are images embedded in a webpage or e-mail for the purpose of measuring and analyzing usage and activity. The Website, or third-party service providers acting on our behalf, may use web beacons and pixel tags to help us analyze usage and improve our functionality. Some cookies and other technologies may serve to recall Personal Information previously provided by a user.

How We Share Information We Collect

As part of the use of your information for the above purposes, we may disclose your Personal Information or Other Information to our vendors and other contractors who perform various functions on our behalf. In the event that we disclose Personal Information to a vendor or other contractor, we will take reasonable steps to assure that such third party appropriately protects such Personal Information.

How We Protect Your Information

Influency discloses Personal Information to those of its employees, contractors, agents, and affiliated organizations that need to know that information in order to process it on Influency’s behalf or to provide services. Some of those employees, contractors, agents, and affiliated organizations may be located outside of your state, province, or country. By using the Website or providing us information, you consent to the transfer of such information to them.

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at kyle.painting@myinfluency.com.