1. Introduction

Welcome to UGC.Click (“we,” “our,” “us”). We operate the website https://ugc.store/ (the “Platform”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and securely.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Platform and use our services as a Creator, Brand, or visitor.

By using the Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

• Personal Information You Provide: When you register as a Creator or Brand, we collect information such as your name, email address, company name (for brands), bio, profile picture, portfolio links, and payment/billing information.

• Content You Create: We store the content (videos, images, text) you upload to the Platform as part of your portfolio or for project submissions.

• Usage and Technical Data: We automatically collect information about your interaction with the Platform, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs. We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies.

• Communication Data: We retain records of your communications with us and, where applicable, communications between Creators and Brands facilitated through the Platform.

• Project and Transaction Data: We collect information related to projects, including briefs, offers, contracts, deliverables, feedback, ratings, and payment transaction history.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To create, manage, and secure your account.

• To facilitate connections and projects between Creators and Brands.

• To process payments and financial transactions securely.

• To display your public profile and portfolio to other users.

• To communicate with you about your account, projects, updates, and customer support.

• To improve, personalize, and optimize the functionality and user experience of the Platform.

• To send you marketing and promotional communications (you can opt-out at any time).

• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following limited circumstances:

• Between Users: Essential profile and project information is shared to facilitate collaboration (e.g., a Brand sees a Creator’s portfolio and contact information upon collaboration).

• With Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party companies (e.g., hosting, payment processing, analytics, email delivery) to perform services on our behalf. They are contractually obligated to protect your data.

• For Legal Reasons: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition.

• With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed to you with your prior permission.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required to comply with legal, tax, or accounting obligations. You can request account deletion, after which we will delete or anonymize your data, except where we are legally required to retain it.

6. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

• The right to access, update, or delete your information.

• The right to rectify inaccurate data.

• The right to object to or restrict processing.

• The right to data portability.

• The right to withdraw consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [hello@ugc.store]. We will respond in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. AI and Your Data

If you choose to use AI-powered features on our Platform (e.g., AI Bloggers, content analysis tools), the data you input for these services may be processed to generate results. We do not use your personal content to train general AI models without your explicit, separate consent.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Platform may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party sites.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18 (“Children”). We do not knowingly collect data from Children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [hello@ugc.store]