PRIVACY POLICY.

01 / SCOPE

Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information processed in connection with the AlterEgo Partners website, partnership enquiries, account access and related communications.

It may apply when you browse the website, submit information, communicate about an affiliate partnership, access a partner account or otherwise interact with services connected to the programme.

02 / INFORMATION

Information We May Collect

The type of information collected can depend on how you interact with the website or programme.

• account information such as a username or email address;
• information submitted through partnership or contact communications;
• business or affiliate information, including traffic sources, target markets and promotional methods;
• technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information and operating system;
• website activity such as pages viewed, referral information and interaction data;
• records of correspondence and programme-related communications.

You should avoid submitting personal information that is not reasonably necessary for the purpose of your communication or partnership activity.

03 / USE

How Information May Be Used

Information may be processed for purposes connected with operating the website and managing affiliate relationships.

• providing and maintaining website functionality;
• reviewing partnership enquiries and applications;
• managing partner accounts and authentication;
• communicating about campaigns, cooperation and programme matters;
• understanding website usage and improving functionality;
• protecting the website, users and programme against fraud, misuse or security threats;
• maintaining records and meeting applicable legal or regulatory obligations.

04 / PROCESSING

Basis for Processing

Where applicable data protection law requires a legal basis for processing personal information, processing may rely on one or more recognised grounds.

05 / COOKIES

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The website may use cookies and similar technologies to support essential functionality, remember preferences, understand website usage and support security or performance.

Some technologies may be placed by third-party services used by the website. Where required by applicable law, non-essential technologies may be subject to consent or other available controls.

06 / AFFILIATE TRACKING

Affiliate and Performance Tracking

Affiliate programmes commonly rely on tracking technologies to understand referrals, campaign activity and attributed actions. Where relevant, identifiers, referral parameters, cookies or similar technologies may be used for these purposes.

Tracking information may be combined with technical or campaign data to support attribution, reporting, fraud prevention and programme administration.

07 / SHARING

How Information May Be Shared

Personal information may be shared where reasonably necessary to operate the website, manage partnerships or comply with applicable requirements.

• hosting, infrastructure and technical service providers;
• analytics, security or fraud-prevention service providers;
• systems used to support affiliate tracking, reporting or programme administration;
• professional advisers where reasonably necessary;
• authorities or other parties where disclosure is required by applicable law;
• parties involved in a legitimate business restructuring, acquisition, financing or similar transaction, where applicable.

Personal information is not intended to be disclosed more broadly than reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

08 / TRANSFERS

International Data Transfers

Website infrastructure, service providers or partnership activities may involve processing in more than one country.

Where personal information is transferred across borders and applicable law requires safeguards, appropriate transfer mechanisms or other recognised protections may be used.

09 / RETENTION

Data Retention

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including the duration of a partnership relationship and any additional period required for legal, accounting, fraud-prevention, dispute-resolution or compliance purposes.

Retention periods may vary according to the type of information, the nature of the relationship and applicable requirements.

10 / SECURITY

Information Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures may be used to protect information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss or misuse.

No internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Partners are also responsible for protecting their account credentials and maintaining appropriate security for devices used to access the programme.

11 / YOUR RIGHTS

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information. These can include the right to:

• request access to personal information;
• request correction of inaccurate information;
• request deletion in certain circumstances;
• object to or restrict certain processing;
• withdraw consent where processing relies on consent;
• request data portability where applicable;
• lodge a complaint with an appropriate data protection authority.

These rights are not absolute and may be subject to legal exceptions, identity verification and other applicable conditions.

12 / COMMUNICATIONS

Programme Communications

If you communicate with AlterEgo Partners or participate in the programme, information may be used to respond to enquiries and send operational communications concerning your account, campaigns or partnership.

Where promotional or marketing communications are sent, available opt-out mechanisms and applicable legal requirements should be respected.

13 / MINORS

Minors

AlterEgo Partners is intended for business and professional affiliate activity and is not designed for use by children.

The website should not be used to intentionally submit personal information relating to minors where such processing is not appropriate or permitted.

14 / THIRD PARTIES

Third-Party Websites and Services

The website may contain links to external websites, platforms or services that operate independently from AlterEgo Partners.

Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies and terms. You should review the relevant information before providing personal information to an external service.

15 / CHANGES

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in website functionality, programme practices, service providers or applicable requirements.

The updated version may be published on this page together with a revised “Last Updated” date.