Data Protection & GDPR Compliance

Last Updated: October 2025

1. Overview

Ignite Influence (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting personal data in compliance with global privacy standards, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and other applicable state and federal privacy laws in the United States. This policy describes how we collect, process, and protect personal information.

2. Data Controller and Contact

Ignite Influence acts as the Data Controller for all information collected through our website and services. For questions or concerns about data protection, please contact us at legal@igniteinfluence.com.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent you have given for specific purposes
• Performance of a contract or pre-contractual obligations
• Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations
• Our legitimate business interests, such as improving user experience or securing our systems

4. Data We Collect

We collect personal data such as names, contact information, account credentials, and usage analytics. We also collect non-identifiable technical data through cookies, analytics, and third-party integrations as detailed in our Privacy Policy.

5. Data Processing and Storage

Your data is securely stored on servers located in the United States. When data is transferred internationally, we use contractual safeguards and encryption to maintain GDPR-level protection standards.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR and equivalent U.S. laws, you have the following rights:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request restriction of or object to processing
• Receive a copy of your data (data portability)
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (if applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, email legal@igniteinfluence.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Data Security Measures

• Encryption of all sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests
• Role-based access controls for internal systems
• Backup and disaster-recovery plans for business continuity

9. Third-Party Data Processors

We may use trusted third parties to assist in service delivery, including analytics, hosting, marketing automation, and customer-relationship platforms. Each third party is reviewed for security compliance and operates under a data-processing agreement consistent with GDPR and U.S. law.

10. Data Breach Procedure

In the event of a data breach, Ignite Influence will notify affected users and authorities within 72 hours (where required) and take immediate corrective measures to secure all systems and data.

11. Children’s Data

Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If a parent or guardian believes a child’s information has been provided, please contact us immediately for removal.

12. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. The revised version will be posted with an updated “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our data protection practices, reach us at:
Email: legal@igniteinfluence.com
Jurisdiction: Governed by the laws of Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA.