Privacy Statement

1. INTRODUCTION 

1.1. THEKOLLECTIV.CO ("We", "Us" or "Our"), a Partnership based in the United Kingdom (address available on request) is committed to protecting Your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains how We collect, use and protect Your personal data when You access Our website at www.thekollectiv.co (the "Platform") or otherwise.

1.2. This Privacy Statement complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR") and the EU General Data Protection Regulation ("EU GDPR"). It complements Our Terms of Use, available on the Platform. We may amend this Privacy Statement without notice, effective upon posting. If You disagree, do not access the Platform, communicate with Us or provide Us with personal data.

2. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT 

2.1. We collect personal data to respond to inquiries about Our KOL marketing services, including: 

2.1.1. Contact Form Data: Your name, email address and message content when You submit an inquiry via Our contact form.

 

2.1.2. Voluntary Data: Additional information You provide in communications (e.g. emails, Telegram), such as inquiries, negotiations or feedback.

 

2.2 We do not use cookies or similar tracking technologies on the Platform. We do not collect special category data (e.g. health, political opinions) or data from individuals under 18. Please do not provide such data, as We will not process it.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA 

3.1. We process Your personal data lawfully under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, based on the following legal grounds: 

3.1.1. Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) UK/EU GDPR): To answer Your inquiries, fulfil Our contract with You, communicate about Our services, improve the Platform or keep records. 

3.1.2. Legal Obligations (Article 6(1)(c) UK/EU GDPR): To comply with laws, such as responding to regulatory requests. 

3.2. We may share Your personal data (e.g. name, email address) with third parties, such as brands or influencers, to facilitate introductions or collaborations, but only with Your explicit consent (obtained via communications) or when necessary to fulfill Your request. We do not sell Your data. 

4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY 

4.1. We store Your personal data securely only as long as needed for the purposes above or to meet legal obligations. For example, contact form data is kept until inquiries are resolved, then deleted securely. 

 

4.2. We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect Your data against unauthorised access, loss or breach, as required by UK GDPR and EU GDPR.

 

5. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS 

5.1. Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, You have the following rights, regardless of whether You are in the UK or EU:

5.1.1. Access: Request a copy of Your personal data. 

 

5.1.2. Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

 

5.1.3. Erasure: Request deletion of Your data when no longer needed. 

 

5.1.4. Restriction: Limit processing in certain cases.

 

5.1.5. Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

 

5.1.6. Data Portability: Receive Your data in a structured format, where applicable. 

 

5.1.7. Withdraw Consent: If You consent to data sharing (e.g. for introductions), You may withdraw it at any time by contacting Us, without affecting prior processing.

 

5.2. To exercise these rights, email Us at contact@thekollectiv.co. We will respond within one month, as required by law. You may lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk (for UK users) or Your local EU data protection authority (for EU users).

 

6. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS 

 

6.1. Your personal data is primarily processed in the United Kingdom, which has an adequacy decision from the EU for data transfers. For EU users, We ensure compliance with EU GDPR. If We share data with third parties (e.g. brands, influencers or affiliate platforms) outside the UK or EU, We apply safeguards to protect Your data, per UK GDPR and EU GDPR requirements. Third parties receiving data are contractually obligated to comply with GDPR.

 

7. CONTACT US 

 

7.1. For questions, concerns or to exercise Your data protection rights, email Us at contact@thekollectiv.co.