1. Who we are
Klipstars India is a creator discovery platform that connects Indian micro-influencers with D2C brands and agencies. We operate the website klipstars.com and publish a weekly newsletter called The Klipstars Brief. Our registered address is Delhi, India. You can contact us at klipstars.india@gmail.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:
For creators who register on Klipstars:
- Full name — to identify you on the platform and in your creator profile
- Email address — to communicate with you, send The Klipstars Brief, and notify you of brand interest
- 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 and agencies who register interest:
- Name, company name, and work email — to communicate with you and provide platform access
- Organisation type and creator niche preference — to match you with relevant creators
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.
- Formspree — we use Formspree (operated by Formspree Inc., a US-based company) to receive and store form submissions from our website. Your registration data passes through Formspree's servers. By submitting a form on klipstars.com you consent to this international data transfer. Formspree's Privacy Policy is available at formspree.io/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 klipstars.india@gmail.com with the subject line "Data Request". We will respond within 30 days.
8. Cookies
Klipstars.com uses minimal cookies. We do not use advertising cookies or tracking cookies from third-party advertising networks. Our website may use basic session cookies to enable standard website functionality. We do not currently use Google Analytics or any third-party analytics service that sets cookies on your browser.
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 klipstars.india@gmail.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. 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: klipstars.india@gmail.com
- Platform: klipstars.com
- Location: Delhi, India
We aim to respond to all privacy-related queries within 30 days.