Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 12, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly: name, phone number, email address, Instagram handle, and profile details. We also collect usage data such as pages visited and features used.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to: provide and improve our platform, match influencers with venue campaigns, send OTP verification codes, and communicate about campaigns and platform updates.

3. Instagram Data

When you connect your Instagram account, we access your public profile information and media count. We store your Instagram username and account ID to verify your identity. We do not post on your behalf.

4. Data Sharing

We share your public profile information (display name, Instagram handle, niche, tier) with venues on the platform. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your data. Authentication tokens are securely generated and expire after 7 days.

6. Your Rights

You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at privacy@theinfluencercircle.com. You can disconnect your Instagram account at any time from your profile settings.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We use Google Analytics for website traffic analysis and to improve user experience. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or sell tracking data to advertisers.

8. Data Retention

Account data is retained while your account remains active. If you delete your account, all associated personal data is purged within 30 days. Analytics data is anonymized after 26 months and cannot be linked back to individual users.

9. DPDP Act 2023 Compliance

We comply with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023. As a data fiduciary, we meet all obligations under the Act. You have the right to access, correct, and erase your personal data at any time. For data-related grievances, contact our grievance officer at privacy@theinfluencercircle.com.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data is processed on servers located in India (Mumbai region via Vercel/AWS). We do not transfer data internationally unless required for core service functionality, such as communication with the Instagram API for profile verification.

11. Children's Privacy

The Influencer Circle platform is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover that a minor has provided us with personal data, we will promptly delete such information.

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. For material changes, users will be notified via in-app notification. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, email us at privacy@theinfluencercircle.com