Influencer Marketing Foundation Privacy Policy

Introduction
At the Influencer Marketing Foundation (“IMF”, “we”, “us”, “our”), we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, services, and other online platforms (collectively the “Platform”).

Scope
This policy applies to all users of our Platform, including visitors, members, those subscribing to our communications, and anyone else who interacts with the IMF.

Information We Collect

• Information You Provide:
  
  • Contact Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number.
  • Membership Information: If you join as a member, we may collect organizational details, areas of expertise, and professional interests.
  • Payment Information: Billing information as required for membership dues or other transactions.
  • Communications: Content of emails, support inquiries, form submissions, or other interactions with us.
• Information Collected Automatically:
  
  • Device and Usage Data: Website browsing behaviour, IP address, device type, browser information, operating system, referring URLs, and actions taken on our Platform.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use these to personalize your experience, analyse usage patterns, and enhance our offerings. You can adjust settings in most browsers to manage cookies.

How We Use Your Information

• Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your information to:
  
  • Operate and maintain the Platform.
  • Enable your membership and access to member-only resources.
  • Process transactions and payments securely.
  • Analyse Platform usage to improve our offerings.
• Communicate With You: We may send:
  
  • Transactional emails (membership confirmations, billing, etc.).
  • Newsletters, industry updates, events, and other marketing communications (with your consent).
  • Responses to your inquiries and support requests.
• Research and Analysis: Anonymized or aggregated data for industry research, benchmarking, and educational purposes.
• Security and Compliance:
  
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats.
  • Comply with legal obligations or applicable regulations.

Information Sharing

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-parties who help us with website maintenance, marketing, analytics, payment processing, and other services. They access only information necessary for their functions and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or similar transaction, information may be transferred as a business asset, always under appropriate confidentiality safeguards.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if compelled by law, legal process, or valid governmental requests.
• Other Disclosures with Your Consent: In other situations with your explicit consent.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no transmission method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

• Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information we hold.
• Opt-out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from email communications by using the “unsubscribe” link within them.
• Cookie Management: You can adjust settings in your browser to manage cookies.
• Additional Rights: You may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws.

Children’s Privacy

Our Platform is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Transfers

If you’re located outside the [country of IMF’s operation], your information may be transferred and processed where IMF or its service providers operate. We’ll take appropriate steps to ensure protection in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the Platform after changes signifies your acceptance.

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@influencermarketingfoundation.org
• Postal Address: Pärnu mnt. 139c, 11317 Tallinn, Estonia

Effective Date: April 01, 2024