Privacy Policy

Last updated: 14/01/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The Ribbon Box LLP, trading as The Ribbon Box Influencer Collective (“we”, “us”, “our”), collects, uses, stores and protects personal data when you use our website and services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data transparently and securely in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), EU GDPR, and relevant US privacy laws.

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1. Who We Are

Legal entity: TBC
Trading name: The Ribbon Box Influencer Collective
Registered address:

Studio 2.12

The Barley Mow Centre, 10 Barley Mow Passage, 

Chiswick, 

London 

W4 4PH

Privacy contact email: hello@influencercollective.co

For influencer profile removal requests, please email:
removals@influencercollective.co

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2. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to:

• Visitors to our website
• Registered users and subscribers
• Brands and businesses using the platform
• Influencers and creators whose publicly available information appears on the platform

Our platform is not intended for users under the age of 18.

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3. Personal Data We Collect

a) Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account, subscribe, or contact us, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Location (such as country or region)
• Account and subscription information

b) Payments

Payments are processed securely via Stripe.
We do not store or process payment card details ourselves. Stripe acts as an independent data controller for payment data.

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c) Influencer and Creator Data (Publicly Available Information)

Our platform displays influencer and creator profiles that include information such as:

• Social media handles
• Profile images
• Biography or description
• Public engagement statistics (followers, likes, views, etc.)
• Publicly listed contact details, where available

Important clarification:
This information is sourced from publicly accessible online sources, including social media platforms and public websites, and via third-party data providers such as CreatorDB. We do not collect private, restricted, or sensitive personal data, and we do not bypass privacy controls set by individuals or platforms.

Although this information is public, it may still constitute personal data under data protection law. We process this information on the basis of legitimate interests, to enable discovery, collaboration and marketing opportunities between brands and creators.

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d) Outreach Emails

Our platform allows brands to send outreach emails via a contact form where a creator’s email address is publicly available.

• Messages are sent directly to the creator’s email address
• We do not provide an internal messaging inbox
• We are not responsible for communications that take place outside our platform

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e) Information Collected Automatically

When you use our website, we may collect:

• IP address
• Device and browser information
• Pages visited and interactions
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

This data helps us improve performance, security and user experience.

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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Website functionality
• Analytics (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Advertising and remarketing (e.g. Meta Pixel)

Non-essential cookies are only set after you provide consent via our cookie banner. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser or cookie settings.

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5. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

• Provide and operate the platform
• Create and manage user accounts
• Process subscriptions and payments
• Enable influencer discovery and outreach
• Send newsletters, product updates and marketing communications
• Improve website performance and security
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Marketing emails include clear opt-out options.

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6. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Contract – where processing is necessary to provide our services
• Legitimate interests – including operating an influencer discovery platform using public data
• Consent – for marketing communications and non-essential cookies
• Legal obligation – where required by law

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7. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

• Service providers who support our operations (e.g. hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Technical and infrastructure partners
• Regulatory or legal authorities where required

Influencer profile information is visible to platform users as part of the service. We do not sell personal data to third parties.

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8. Third-Party Services

We use third-party tools including:

• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Meta Pixel
• Stripe
• CreatorDB
• Email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp

Each provider processes data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

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9. International Data Transfers

As we operate globally, personal data may be transferred outside the UK or EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.

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10. Data Retention

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

• Provide our services
• Meet legal and accounting requirements
• Resolve disputes

Public influencer data is reviewed periodically and updated or removed where appropriate.

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11. Influencer Removal and Correction Requests

If you are an influencer or creator and would like to:

• Request removal of your profile
• Correct inaccurate information
• Object to how your public data is displayed

Please contact: removals@influencercollective.co

Requests are reviewed promptly. Verification may be required to confirm identity.

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12. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent
• Request data portability

Requests can be made via Claim Profile.

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13. Supervisory Authority

If you are based in the UK, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
If you are based elsewhere, you may contact your local data protection authority.

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14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.