Privacy Policy

Last updated: 14 November 2025

The Influencer Academy (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect the personal data you provide to us when applying to our programmes, submitting your details, or interacting with our website or services.

1. Who We Are

The Influencer Academy is a training and development provider specialising in influencer growth, digital brand building and social media strategy.

Data Controller:
The Influencer Academy c/o Nice Group, 30 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5RP
Email: patrick@theinfluenceracademy.co.uk
Phone: (+44) 07496 605 878

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

2.1 Information you provide directly

• Full name
  
• Email address
  
• Telephone number
  
• Social media handles or URLs
  
• Application details (such as experience, goals, submitted content, portfolio links)
  
• Any additional information you choose to submit via forms or correspondence
  

2.2 Automatically collected data

When visiting our website, we may also collect:

• IP address
  
• Browser type and device information
  
• Usage data (pages visited, time on site, click-throughs)
  This is typically collected through cookies or similar tracking technologies. See our Cookie Policy for more details (if applicable).
  

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

3.1 To process applications

• Assessing eligibility for programmes or training
  
• Contacting you regarding your application
  
• Requesting further information
  
• Notifying you of the outcome
  

3.2 Marketing and communications

If you submit your details, you consent to us using them to:

• Send marketing emails, updates, newsletters and promotional content
  
• Contact you about upcoming courses, events, offers or opportunities
  
• Conduct surveys or gather feedback to improve our services
  

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.

3.3 Service delivery and customer support

• Responding to enquiries
  
• Providing information you have requested
  
• Managing your relationship with us
  

3.4 Website optimisation and analytics

• Improving the website experience
  
• Understanding how visitors use our services
  

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

• Consent: For marketing communications and optional data submissions.
  
• Contract: To process your application or provide services you have requested.
  
• Legitimate Interests: To operate, improve and secure our website and services.
  

5. Sharing Your Information

We will never sell your personal data.
We may share information with:

• Service providers and partners who support our operations (e.g. email distribution platforms, CRM systems, training platforms).
  
• Professional advisers (such as accountants or legal advisors) if required.
  
• Authorities where required by law or to protect our legal rights.
  

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with UK GDPR.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure your data is:

• Stored securely
  
• Protected against loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure
  
• Only accessed by authorised personnel
  

Your data may be stored in secure cloud systems, which may involve international data transfers. Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

7. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, including:

• Application data: Up to 18 months after assessment unless you join a programme, in which case it may be stored for the duration of your involvement.
  
• Marketing data: Until you withdraw consent or request deletion.
  
• Analytics data: Retained according to cookie and tracking tool settings.
  

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
  
• Rectify incorrect or incomplete data
  
• Request deletion (the “right to be forgotten”)
  
• Restrict processing
  
• Object to processing (including marketing)
  
• Request data portability
  
• Withdraw consent at any time
  

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: patrick@theinfluenceracademy.co.uk

9. How to Withdraw Marketing Consent

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any marketing email
  
• Contacting us at patrick@theinfluenceracademy.co.uk
  

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors without appropriate consent.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Significant changes may be communicated by email if appropriate.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Email: patrick@theinfluenceracademy.co.uk
Postal address: The Influencer Academy c/o Nice Group, 30 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5RP