INFLUVERSE PRIVACY & COOKIES POLICY

Influverse respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy and Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you access or use the Influverse website, platform, and related services (the "Services").

By using Influverse, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Data Controller

Influverse is operated by:

Mischler & Partner GmbH
Switzerland
Email: team@influverse.ch

This entity is responsible for the processing of personal data described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us as well as information collected automatically when you use our platform.

Account Information

When creating an account we may collect:

• name
• email address
• password
• username
• profile information
• country

Creators may also provide:

• social media account links
• follower counts
• portfolio information

Verification Data

To maintain a safe marketplace we may collect verification information including:

• identity verification documents
• government ID
• business registration information
• tax information where required

Payment Information

Payments on Influverse are processed via Stripe.

Influverse does not store full credit card details.

Payment data may include:

• billing information
• payout information
• transaction history

Stripe processes payment data according to its own privacy policy.

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when users interact with the platform, including:

• IP address
• browser type
• device type
• pages visited
• time spent on pages
• clicks and interactions

This information helps us improve platform performance and detect fraudulent activity.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data for the following purposes:

• operating and maintaining the Influverse platform
• facilitating collaborations between Brands and Creators
• processing payments and payouts
• verifying user identities
• preventing fraud and abuse
• improving the platform and user experience
• providing customer support
• sending important service updates and notifications

Processing of personal data is based on contractual necessity, legitimate business interests, and legal obligations.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

We may share data in the following circumstances.

With Other Users

When Brands and Creators collaborate through Influverse, certain information may be visible to the other party, such as:

• profile name
• social media accounts
• follower statistics
• messages within the platform

With Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third-party providers who help us operate the platform, including:

• payment providers
• hosting providers
• analytics services
• email service providers

These providers process data only for the purpose of delivering services to Influverse.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose personal data if required by law or if necessary to:

• comply with legal obligations
• enforce our agreements
• protect our users
• prevent fraud or illegal activities

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• provide our services
• comply with legal obligations
• resolve disputes
• enforce agreements

Inactive accounts may be deleted after a reasonable period of inactivity.

6. International Data Transfers

Influverse may process personal data in countries outside your jurisdiction.

When transferring data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws including the GDPR.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• access your personal data
• correct inaccurate information
• request deletion of your data
• restrict processing of your data
• object to certain types of processing
• request data portability

Requests regarding personal data may be sent to: team@influverse.ch

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against:

• unauthorized access
• disclosure
• alteration
• destruction

However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Influverse uses cookies and similar technologies to improve the functionality and performance of the platform.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

We use the following types of cookies.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly.

Examples include:

• login authentication
• account security
• payment processing

These cookies cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with the platform.

Examples include:

• page visits
• user navigation
• feature usage

These cookies help us improve our services.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember user preferences such as:

• language settings
• login preferences
• user interface choices

Users may control cookies through browser settings or through the cookie consent banner.

10. Children's Privacy

Influverse is not intended for users under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

If changes occur, the updated version will be published on this page and the "Last updated" date will be revised.

Continued use of Influverse constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.