Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Vereel ("we", "us", "our") operates the Vereel platform — a marketplace connecting content creators and brands. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable privacy laws.

2. Data We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to provide our services:

• Account data: name, email address, role (creator or brand), display name.
• Profile data: social media handles, platform statistics, portfolio links.
• Transaction data: cooperation details, payment information (processed by our payment provider — we do not store card numbers).
• Usage data: pages visited, features used, device and browser type, IP address.
• Communications: messages exchanged between creators and brands on the Platform.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To provide and operate the Platform and its features.
• To match creators with brand offers.
• To process payments and cooperations.
• To send transactional emails and important Platform notifications.
• To improve the Platform through anonymized analytics.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

• Contract performance: processing necessary to deliver our service to you.
• Legitimate interests: improving and securing the Platform.
• Legal obligation: complying with applicable laws.
• Consent: marketing communications, where you have opted in.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:

• Other users as necessary for cooperation (e.g., your name and profile to a brand you apply to).
• Payment processors to complete transactions.
• Infrastructure providers (hosting, database) under strict data processing agreements.
• Law enforcement when required by law.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. Some data may be retained for legal or accounting obligations.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erase your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Restrict processing of your data.
• Data portability — receive your data in a structured format.
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@vereel.com.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies to operate the Platform (authentication sessions). We may use analytics cookies with your consent. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by email or via a prominent notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact & Data Controller

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@vereel.com.