This Privacy Policy explains how Clutch Affiliate ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website (the "Site") or engage with us. By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Who We Are
Clutch Affiliate is a boutique affiliate and influencer marketing agency serving consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. For privacy questions or requests, you can reach us at letschat@clutchaffiliate.com.
2. Information We Collect
information you provide
- Contact form submissions: name, brand or company, work email, CPG category, and any message content you choose to share.
- Discovery and 30-minute calls: information you provide when booking via our Calendly link — typically name, email, brand, and any optional intake responses.
- Email correspondence: anything you share when emailing us directly.
information collected automatically
- Usage data: IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring URLs, and timestamps.
- Cookies and similar technologies: used to remember preferences and analyze Site usage. Third-party cookies may be set by services we embed or link to (Calendly, social platforms, analytics tools).
3. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and schedule discovery calls.
- Provide the services you request or that are governed by a separate agreement.
- Send transactional messages, follow-ups, and (where you have opted in) periodic newsletters.
- Improve the Site and our service offerings.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only as needed with:
- Service providers: Calendly (scheduling), our email and CRM providers, web hosting, and analytics vendors — each bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Legal and safety: when required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect rights, property, or safety.
- Business transfers: if Clutch Affiliate is acquired, merged, or transfers substantially all its assets, your information may be part of that transfer, subject to this Policy.
5. Data Security
We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
7. Your Rights
all users
You may request to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you by emailing letschat@clutchaffiliate.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
california residents (ccpa / cpra)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to: (a) know what personal information we collect; (b) request deletion; (c) opt out of any "sale" or "share" (we do not sell or share for cross-context behavioral advertising); and (d) non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
eu / uk residents (gdpr / uk gdpr)
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you may have additional rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
8. Children's Privacy
The Site is intended for business audiences and is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Cookies & Tracking
We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies on the Site for functionality and analytics. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
10. Third-Party Links & Services
Our Site links to external services including Calendly, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Substack. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or terms of those services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be posted on the Site.
12. Contact Us
Clutch AffiliateFor privacy questions or requests, email letschat@clutchaffiliate.com. We aim to respond within five (5) business days.