Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

CCC Impact BV ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website scaledbyccc.com and provides content distribution services for digital creators. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out application forms or contact forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
• Communicate with us via email or other channels
• Apply to become a creator partner

This information may include:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
• Social media profiles and usernames
• Professional information (follower counts, content niche, engagement metrics)
• Business information for partnership inquiries

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Browser type and version
• Device information and operating system
• IP address and geographic location
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website addresses
• Clickstream data and browsing behavior

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and respond to your inquiries and applications
• To provide and improve our content distribution services
• To communicate with you about our services, updates, and opportunities
• To analyze website usage and optimize user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• To detect and prevent fraud or security issues
• To send marketing communications (with your consent)

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:

• Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Contract Performance: To fulfill our contractual obligations with creator partners
• Legitimate Interests: For business operations, website analytics, and service improvements
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, analytics, email delivery, and other business operations
• Business Partners: When necessary to provide our content distribution services
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

All third-party service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal information.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) that may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection standards
• Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining retention periods, we consider:

• The nature and sensitivity of the information
• The purposes for which we process the information
• Legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
• The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing)
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of cookies we may use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Marketing Cookies: Track visitor activity to deliver relevant advertising

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the Netherlands or the EEA and have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens):