privacy policy

Last updated: April 1, 2026

Last updated: March 31, 2026

Welcome to influencersBazaar.com (“Platform”, “Website”, “we”, “us”, “our”), owned and operated by Technobug IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (trading as Anic Digital), a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, having its registered office at 3rd Floor, Silicon Towers, Kondapur, Hyderabad – 500032, Telangana, India (CIN: U72900MH2021PTC369218).

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you access or use our Platform. By accessing or using influencersBazaar.com, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

This policy is published in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) of India.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you register, create a profile, or use our services, we may collect:

  • Account Information: Full name, email address, phone number, password, gender, role (Brand/Creator)
  • Creator Profile Data: Instagram handle, YouTube channel, LinkedIn profile, category/niche, city, language(s), follower count, engagement rate, turnaround time (TAT), bio/description, profile photo, portfolio images
  • Brand Profile Data: Company name, industry, brand website, contact person details
  • Payment Information: Billing address, GST number. Payment card details are processed securely by our payment gateway partner Razorpay and are NOT stored on our servers
  • Communication Data: Messages sent through our inquiry system, order notes, support requests
  • Order Data: Campaign briefs, deliverables, pricing, order status, payment history

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit or use the Platform, we automatically collect:

  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, search queries on the marketplace
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, error logs
  • Cookies & Tracking: Session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies (Google Analytics), marketing pixels

1.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Social Media APIs: Publicly available data from Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn (follower count, engagement metrics, content data) used to verify creator profiles
  • Payment Gateway: Transaction status and payment confirmation from Razorpay

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To create and manage your account, process orders, facilitate brand-creator connections, and deliver our marketplace services
  • Profile Visibility: Creator profiles are displayed publicly on the marketplace to enable brands to discover and engage creators
  • Payments: To process payments, generate invoices, and manage billing
  • Communication: To send order confirmations, status updates, payment receipts, and important service notifications via email and WhatsApp
  • Marketing: To send promotional offers, newsletters, and platform updates (only with your consent; you can opt out anytime)
  • Analytics & Improvement: To understand usage patterns, improve our platform, and develop new features
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests
  • Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

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

RecipientPurposeData Shared
Brands (for Creators)Order fulfillmentPublic profile data, category, pricing, social handles
Creators (for Brands)Order executionBrand name, campaign brief, order details
Razorpay (Payment Gateway)Payment processingName, email, phone, transaction amount
Google AnalyticsPlatform analyticsAnonymized usage data, device info
Email Service ProvidersTransactional & marketing emailsName, email address
Legal AuthoritiesLegal complianceAs required by law or court order

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for login, session management, and security (cannot be disabled)
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to track page views, user flow, and engagement metrics
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings, filters, and display preferences
  • Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and ad campaigns (only with consent)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

5. Data Storage & Security

  • Your data is stored on secure servers hosted in India
  • We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL/TLS encryption, firewalls, and access controls
  • Payment data is processed via Razorpay (PCI-DSS compliant) — we do not store card details
  • Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments are conducted

Despite our best efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Data Retention

  • Active Accounts: Data is retained as long as your account is active
  • Inactive Accounts: Data may be retained for up to 3 years after last activity before anonymization or deletion
  • Transaction Data: Retained for a minimum of 8 years as required by Indian tax and financial regulations
  • Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
  • Legal Obligations: Data may be retained longer if required by applicable law

7. Your Rights

Under applicable Indian data protection laws (including the DPDP Act, 2023), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data held by us
  • Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
  • Right to Grievance Redressal: File a complaint with our Grievance Officer or the Data Protection Board of India
  • Right to Nominate: Nominate another individual to exercise your rights in case of death or incapacity

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

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18 years. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover that a minor has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted data should contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites (Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Razorpay, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. For significant changes, we may notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Platform.

11. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the DPDP Act, 2023, the contact details of the Grievance Officer are as follows:

  • Name: Grievance Officer, influencersBazaar
  • Company: Technobug IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
  • Address: 3rd Floor, Unit No. 301-A, Silicon Towers, Kondapur, Hyderabad – 500032, Telangana
  • Email: grievance@influencersbazaar.com
  • Response Time: Within 30 days of receiving a complaint

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: