1. Introduction
Birby ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Birby platform and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, applications, and services (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information: name, email address, social media handles (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), and other details you provide during registration or waitlist signup.
- Communication data: email content and messages you authorize Birby to access for deal negotiation and communication management on your behalf.
- Financial information: invoicing details, payment information, and transaction data related to brand deals and payouts.
- Deal information: brand deal terms, deadlines, deliverables, and related correspondence.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: pages visited, features used, clicks, and interactions with our Services.
- Device information: browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and IP address.
- Analytics data: we use third-party analytics services (including Vercel Analytics and PostHog) to understand how our Services are used.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and improve our Services, including deal negotiation, tracking, invoicing, and payment features.
- Manage brand communications and negotiations on your behalf.
- Process invoices, facilitate payments, and enable early payouts.
- Send you service-related notifications, updates, and marketing communications (you can opt out at any time).
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience and develop new features.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers: third-party vendors who help us operate our Services (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing).
- Brand partners: only the information necessary to facilitate deal negotiations and communications you have authorized.
- Legal requirements: when required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights and safety.
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver relevant content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
kris@birby.me