Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Klipstars Private Limited is an influencer marketing platform that connects Indian micro-influencers (“creators”) with D2C brands and agencies. We operate the website klipstars.com, which includes a Creator Hub (for creator profiles and account management), a Brand Studio (for campaign creation and creator discovery), and a weekly newsletter called The Klipstars Brief. Our registered address is House No. 81, Block B, Pocket 9, Sector 4, Rohini, Delhi – 110085. You can contact us at hello@klipstars.com for any privacy-related queries.

2. What data we collect and why

We collect different types of data depending on how you interact with our platform:

When you sign in with Google (creators and brands):

• Your name and email address — received from Google when you authenticate via Google Sign-In. We use this to create and identify your Klipstars account. We do not receive or store your Google password, and we do not access Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Contacts, or any other Google service.

For creators who complete their profile in Creator Hub:

• Instagram handle and YouTube channel — to display your public social media presence to brands
• Primary niche, city, follower count, engagement rate, language, and starting rate — to help brands find creators that match their requirements
• Short bio and sample content links — to help brands evaluate your content style and quality

For brands who complete their profile in Brand Studio:

• Company name and brand website — to identify your brand to creators
• Industry, target audience, and campaign preferences — to match you with relevant creators
• Campaign details when you create campaigns — visible to creators you choose to share them with

For all website visitors:

• Browser type, device type, and IP address — collected automatically via standard web server logs for security and analytics purposes
• Pages visited and time spent — to understand how visitors use our website and improve the experience

3. How we use your data

• To display your creator profile to brands and agencies browsing the Klipstars directory
• To send you The Klipstars Brief newsletter every Tuesday (only if you have given explicit consent)
• To notify you of brand interest in your profile or new platform features
• To verify the authenticity of creator profiles before making them live
• To improve our platform, website experience, and newsletter content
• To comply with legal obligations under Indian law

We will never use your data for purposes not listed above without first obtaining your explicit consent.

4. Newsletter subscription

The Klipstars Brief is a free weekly newsletter. When you register as a creator or as a brand representative on Klipstars, you are given the option to subscribe to this newsletter. Subscription requires your active consent via a checkbox on the registration form — we do not pre-tick this box.

You may unsubscribe from The Klipstars Brief at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any newsletter email. Unsubscribing from the newsletter does not delete your creator profile from the platform.

5. Who we share your data with

We do not sell your personal data to any third party. We share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Brands and agencies on Klipstars — your creator profile information (name, handle, niche, city, follower count, engagement rate, bio, and sample links) is visible to brands and agencies who access the Klipstars directory. This is the core purpose of the platform and you consent to this when you register.
• Google — we use Google Sign-In (operated by Google LLC) for account authentication. When you sign in, Google shares your name and email address with us. Google's Privacy Policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
• Supabase — we use Supabase (operated by Supabase Inc., a US-based company) as our database to store creator profiles, brand accounts, and campaign data. Supabase's Privacy Policy is available at supabase.com/privacy.
• Resend — we use Resend (operated by Resend Inc., a US-based company) to send transactional emails such as account notifications and platform updates. Your email address is passed to Resend for this purpose. Resend's Privacy Policy is available at resend.com/legal/privacy-policy.
• Beehiiv — we use Beehiiv (operated by Beehiiv Inc., a US-based company) to manage and send The Klipstars Brief newsletter. Your name and email address are stored on Beehiiv's platform when you subscribe. Beehiiv's Privacy Policy is available at beehiiv.com/privacy.
• Legal requirements — we may disclose your data if required to do so by Indian law, a court order, or a government authority.

6. How long we keep your data

• Creator profile data is retained for as long as your profile remains active on the platform
• Brand registration data is retained for 12 months or until you request deletion
• Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe
• Website log data is retained for a maximum of 90 days

7. Your rights under the DPDP Act 2023

Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access — you can request a summary of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to correction — you can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to erasure — you can request deletion of your personal data and your creator profile from our platform
• Right to grievance redressal — you can raise a complaint about how we have handled your data
• Right to withdraw consent — you can withdraw your consent to newsletter subscription or data processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at hello@klipstars.com with the subject line “Data Request”. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Cookies and analytics

Klipstars.com uses minimal cookies. We do not use advertising cookies or tracking cookies from third-party advertising networks. Our website uses basic session cookies to enable standard website functionality and to keep you logged in to your Creator Hub or Brand Studio account.

We use Google Analytics (operated by Google LLC) to understand how visitors use our website — such as which pages are visited and how long visitors spend on the site. Google Analytics may set cookies on your browser to collect this information. This data is aggregated and anonymised and is not used to identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

9. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's privacy

Klipstars is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately at hello@klipstars.com and we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of Klipstars after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Data deletion instructions

If you have connected your Facebook or Google account to Klipstars and would like us to delete the data we received as a result, you can submit a deletion request using either of the following methods:

• Email: Send an email to hello@klipstars.com with the subject line “Data Deletion Request”. Include the email address associated with your Klipstars account. We will permanently delete your account and all associated personal data within 30 days and confirm via email once complete.
• In-app: Log in to your Klipstars account (Creator Hub or Brand Studio) and use the account deletion option in your profile settings.

Upon receiving a valid deletion request, we will permanently remove:

• Your name and email address received from Facebook or Google
• Your creator or brand profile and all associated data
• Any campaign or collaboration records linked to your account

Note: Some data may be retained for a limited period where required by law (e.g. financial records). We will inform you if this applies to your request.

13. Contact us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

• Email: hello@klipstars.com
• Platform: klipstars.com
• Registered office: House No. 81, Block B, Pocket 9, Sector 4, Rohini, Delhi – 110085
• CIN: U63122DC2026PTC472139

We aim to respond to all privacy-related queries within 30 days.