Affiliate Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026 | Data Controller: Bridging Strategies (https://bridgingstrategies.com/)
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Bridging Strategies (\"we\", \"us\", or \"our\") collects, uses, and protects personal information provided by individuals (\"Affiliates\") who apply to or participate in the Bridging Strategies Affiliate Programme.
2. Information We Collect
When you apply to the Programme, we may collect: (a) Identity Data — full name, username; (b) Contact Data — email address, phone number; (c) Social Media Data — platform usernames, profile URLs, and follower/audience information you voluntarily provide; (d) Financial Data — payout method details (PayPal email, bank details, or equivalent); (e) Technical Data — IP address, browser type, tracking cookie data, and click/conversion records.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to: (a) review and process your affiliate application; (b) administer your affiliate account and track performance; (c) calculate and process commission payments; (d) verify the legitimacy of your social media presence and audience; (e) communicate Programme updates, payment confirmations, and notices; (f) detect and prevent fraud or misuse of the Programme.
4. Social Media Verification
Social media handles, profile links, and platform information you provide during registration are used solely for the purpose of verifying your identity, audience relevance, and compliance with Programme guidelines. This data is accessible only to authorised Bridging Strategies administrators and is not shared with third parties except as required by law.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the basis of: (a) Contractual necessity — to administer the affiliate relationship; (b) Legitimate interests — to prevent fraud and protect our business; (c) Consent — where you have explicitly agreed to this Policy.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your affiliate account remains active, and for a period of 7 years thereafter for legal and financial record-keeping purposes, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: access, correct, or delete your personal data; restrict or object to processing; request data portability; and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@bridgingstrategies.com.
8. Data Security
Bridging Strategies implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
9. Third-Party Services
Payment processing may involve third-party providers (e.g. PayPal, Stripe). These providers operate under their own privacy policies. Bridging Strategies is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Affiliates will be notified of material changes via email or through their affiliate dashboard.
Questions? Contact our Data Protection contact at admin@bridgingstrategies.com.