Effective: January 1st, 2025
Last Updated: March 30th, 2025
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use our platform:
a. Information You Provide to Us
Account Information: When you sign up as a brand or influencer, we collect details such as your name, email, password, and profile information.
Billing Information: If you subscribe to a paid plan, we collect payment details, which are securely processed by third-party payment providers.
User Content: Any messages, applications, or communications submitted on our platform.
b. Information We Collect Automatically
Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited and time spent on the site.
Device & Log Data: We may collect details such as your IP address, browser type, and device information.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze trends, and track site activity.
c. Information from Third Parties
We may collect public information from social media platforms when you link accounts or interact with our services.Third-party analytics providers may provide insights about platform usage.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide and improve our services.
Process transactions and manage subscriptions.
Facilitate influencer-brand collaborations.
Communicate with users, including customer support and service updates.
Analyze and enhance platform performance.
Ensure compliance with legal obligations and prevent fraud.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information in the following cases:
With Brands & Influencers: Certain profile information may be shared to facilitate collaborations.
With Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who help us operate and improve our platform (e.g., payment processors, analytics tools).
For Legal Reasons: If required by law, to enforce our terms, or to protect rights, property, or safety.
With Your Consent: If we need to share your information for a specific reason, we will ask for your permission.
4. Your Choices and Rights
You have control over your information:
Access & Updates: You can review and update your profile information at any time.
Marketing Preferences: You can opt out of marketing emails via the unsubscribe link.
Cookies: You can modify your browser settings to manage cookies.
Account Deletion: You may request account deletion by contacting us at hello@tryscoutsocial.com.
5. Data Security
We take security seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data as long as necessary for business operations and legal compliance. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
7. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their policies.
8. Children's Privacy
Scout is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: hello@tryscoutsocial.com
