Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

strinkl is a product of Anita Labs, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Anita Labs," "we," "us," or "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy.

This Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our platform and services (collectively, the "Services"). It applies to all users of the Services, including creators and brand customers.

By accessing or using strinkl, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

2. Information We Collect

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

Information You Provide

• Name and email address
• Username or creator profile information
• Social media platform handles or links
• Skills, niche, audience details, and content preferences
• Communication preferences
• Payment and billing information (processed by our payment partners)
• Any information you submit through forms or account setup

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address
• Device type, browser type, and operating system
• Pages viewed and actions taken on the site
• Referring URLs
• Date and time of access
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Information from Third-Party Platforms

If you connect your social media accounts or authorize third-party platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube, we may receive information from those platforms including profile data, follower counts, engagement metrics, and content performance data, in accordance with your permissions and their respective privacy policies.

Information from Brand Customers

If you are a creator participating in a campaign managed through strinkl on behalf of a brand customer, we may receive additional information about you from the brand, such as campaign deliverables, performance data, and payment details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your strinkl account
• Build and display your creator profile
• Match you with brands, campaigns, and marketplaces
• Enroll you into supported creator marketplaces
• Facilitate and process payments on behalf of brand customers
• Generate and track attribution links and conversion data
• Track campaign performance and deliver analytics
• Communicate with you about opportunities, updates, and support
• Improve and optimize our platform and Services
• Monitor usage and detect fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations, including tax and financial reporting requirements

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With marketplaces and brand partners: To facilitate creator enrollment, campaign participation, and brand opportunities, based on your profile and preferences and your authorization under our Terms of Service.
• With payment processors and financial partners: To facilitate payments to creators and process transactions on behalf of brand customers. These partners are subject to their own privacy and security obligations.
• With service providers: Companies that help us operate the platform, including hosting, analytics, email delivery, and customer support. All service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
• For legal reasons: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Anita Labs, our users, or the public.
• In connection with a business transfer: Such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets.
• With your consent: In any other circumstance where you have provided explicit consent.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration, including encryption of data in transit and access controls.

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately at support@strinkl.com.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Services, fulfill legal and financial obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data at any time by contacting us at support@strinkl.com. We may retain certain information as required by law, such as records of completed transactions.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights with respect to your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct or update inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to object to or restrict certain processing activities
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to opt out of any sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@strinkl.com. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

strinkl uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and keep you logged in
• Understand how users interact with the platform
• Improve performance and user experience
• Support attribution tracking and affiliate link performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Services, including attribution tracking.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

strinkl may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, platforms, or services, including creator marketplaces and brand platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information with them.

10. International Data Transfers

Anita Labs is based in the United States. If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer.

Where required by applicable law, such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we will implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers of personal data, including standard contractual clauses where applicable.

11. Children's Privacy

strinkl is not intended for users under the age of 16. Users under the age of 18 may not use payment features. We do not knowingly collect personal information from users under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a user under 16, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us at support@strinkl.com.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through the platform. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Anita Labs, Inc. (operating as strinkl)
Email: support@strinkl.com
Website: strinkl.com