Privacy Policy

Updated on March 10, 2024

Introduction

At Affilza, (“we”, “us” or “our”) value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you interact with our affiliate marketing network, whether as a publisher, advertiser, or visitor. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Purpose of the Privacy Policy

The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to ensure transparency in how we handle user data across our platform. As an affiliate marketing network, we process various types of data, including personal, financial, and technical information, to facilitate affiliate partnerships, track conversions, and ensure smooth payment transactions between publishers and advertisers. This policy aims to inform users about:

• What data we collect and why it is necessary for platform functionality.
• How we use and store data while maintaining security and compliance.
• Your rights and choices regarding the use of your personal information.

Information We Collect

Affilza collects various types of data to ensure the smooth operation of our affiliate marketing network, facilitate transactions, and enhance user experience. This includes personal information, usage data, and tracking technologies that help us maintain platform security, process payments, and improve service performance.

1. Personal Data

When users sign up as publishers, advertisers, or engage with our platform, we collect the following personal information:

• Account Information: Full name, email address, phone number, and login credentials.
• Business Details: Company name, website URL, and tax-related information (if applicable).
• Payment Information: Bank details, PayPal, or other preferred payment methods to process affiliate commissions and advertiser payments.
• Support Interactions: Any communication via customer support, including email correspondence or chat history.

This data is necessary to verify accounts, process transactions, and ensure compliance with our affiliate program policies. We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

2. Usage Data

To enhance user experience and track platform activity, we collect non-personally identifiable information related to user behavior, including:

• Technical Data: IP address, device type, operating system, and browser version.
• Platform Interaction: Pages visited, time spent on the platform, referral sources, and click-through activity.
• Affiliate Tracking Data: Conversions, clicks, impressions, and user engagement with affiliate links.

This information helps us analyze traffic patterns, detect fraudulent activity, and optimize platform performance for publishers and advertisers.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Affilza uses cookies, web beacons, and tracking pixels to improve functionality, monitor affiliate activities, and provide a personalized user experience. These tracking technologies help us:

• Authenticate Users: Keep users logged in and remember preferences.
• Measure Performance: Analyze ad impressions, conversions, and engagement rates.
• Prevent Fraud: Detect unusual traffic patterns or suspicious activity.

Users can manage cookie preferences through browser settings, but disabling cookies may impact certain features of the platform, such as tracking affiliate commissions accurately.

We also integrate with third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with Affilza and improve our services. These tools may collect additional tracking data, which is subject to their respective privacy policies.

How We Use Your Information

Affilza collects user data to ensure a seamless, secure, and efficient affiliate marketing experience for both publishers and advertisers. Below are the primary ways we utilize the information collected:

1. Providing and Managing Our Services

We use personal and usage data to facilitate the core functionalities of Affilza, including account creation, campaign management, commission tracking, and payment processing. This allows publishers to promote advertiser offers effectively and ensures advertisers can track conversions and pay commissions accurately.

2. Enhancing and Personalizing User Experience

We analyze usage patterns to optimize platform performance, improve navigation, and tailor content recommendations. By understanding user behavior, we enhance the overall experience, ensuring that users see relevant offers, personalized dashboard insights, and better tracking features for their affiliate activities.

3. Communicating Updates, Offers, and Relevant Information

We may send important account updates, newsletters, promotional materials, and policy changes via email or in-app notifications. Users can manage their communication preferences and opt out of non-essential messages at any time.

4. Ensuring Security and Preventing Fraudulent Activities

Affilza actively monitors traffic patterns, IP activity, and transaction history to detect and prevent fraud, spam, unauthorized access, and other suspicious activities. This includes implementing AI-driven fraud detection, CAPTCHA verification, and secure login mechanisms to safeguard both publishers and advertisers from fraudulent transactions.

5. Complying with Legal Obligations

We process and store data to comply with tax regulations, anti-fraud measures, financial reporting, and other legal requirements. If required by law, we may disclose certain information to regulatory authorities, law enforcement, or legal entities while ensuring user rights and privacy are protected.

Affilza is committed to handling user data responsibly and transparently. If you have any concerns regarding how we use your information, please contact us at info@affilza.com.

Sharing Your Information

Affilza values user privacy and only shares information when necessary to operate the platform, comply with legal obligations, and ensure a secure affiliate marketing environment. Below are the circumstances under which we may share your data:

1. With Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party vendors that help us deliver essential services, including:

• Payment Processors: Facilitating secure commission payouts to publishers and processing payments from advertisers.
• Data Analytics Providers: Helping us analyze website traffic, track conversions, and optimize performance.
• Cloud Hosting & Security Services: Storing data securely and protecting against cyber threats.

These service providers only receive access to necessary information and are required to follow strict data protection policies.

2. For Business Transfers

If Affilza undergoes a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or business restructuring, user data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify users if their information is subject to new privacy terms due to a business transition.

3. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to:

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or government requests.
• Enforce our terms and policies, including investigating violations.
• Protect Affilza, its users, and third parties from fraud, security risks, or legal claims.

We do not sell, rent, or trade user information for marketing purposes. Data sharing is limited to necessary operational, security, and compliance-related needs. If you have concerns about data sharing, contact us at info@affilza.com.

Data Security

Affilza takes data protection seriously and implements industry-standard measures to safeguard user information from unauthorized access, breaches, and cyber threats. We use a combination of technical, administrative, and physical security controls to ensure that user data remains secure.

1. Measures Implemented to Protect User Data

• Encryption: All sensitive data, including payment information and login credentials, is encrypted using SSL/TLS encryption to prevent interception during transmission.
• Secure Access Controls: User accounts are protected with password encryption, two-factor authentication (2FA) options, and strict access permissions.
• Fraud Prevention Systems: We employ AI-driven fraud detection, traffic monitoring, and anomaly detection to prevent unauthorized access, spam, and fraudulent activity.
• Regular Security Audits: Our team conducts routine security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen our infrastructure.
• Restricted Data Access: Only authorized personnel have access to sensitive data, and all employees are required to follow strict confidentiality policies.

2. Limitations & Disclaimers

While we strive to protect user data with the highest security standards, no online system can be 100% immune to risks such as cyberattacks, data breaches, or system vulnerabilities. Users are responsible for:

• Keeping their login credentials secure and not sharing passwords.
• Using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication where available.
• Reporting any suspicious activity related to their accounts immediately.

Affilza is not responsible for security breaches resulting from user negligence, third-party vulnerabilities, or force majeure events beyond our control. In the event of a data breach, we will promptly notify affected users and take necessary remedial actions.

3. Children’s Privacy

Affilza’s services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 18 years old. If we discover that a minor has provided us with personal data, we will take immediate action to delete the information and restrict access to the account.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Affilza reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or industry standards. Any updates will be immediately posted on this page, with the "Effective Date" revised accordingly.

For significant changes affecting user rights, data usage, or privacy practices, we will notify users through email, in-platform notifications, or announcements on our website. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle personal data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@affilza.com. Our team is dedicated to responding promptly and transparently to ensure your privacy-related concerns are addressed effectively.