Cookies and Privacy Policy
# Privacy & Cookie Policy
**Effective Date:** July 22, 2026
**Last Updated:** July 22, 2026
# AFTER Collective Privacy & Cookie Policy
At AFTER Collective ("AFTER," "we," "our," or "us"), protecting your privacy is important to us.
We are committed to handling your personal information responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable privacy laws. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information when you visit **[www.aftercollective.com](http://www.aftercollective.com)**, interact with our content, register for events, subscribe to communications, or otherwise engage with our platform.
By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy & Cookie Policy.
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# Who We Are
AFTER Collective is a premium media, storytelling and experiences platform that connects people through authentic stories, meaningful events and community initiatives.
Our website:
**https://www.aftercollective.com**
Contact:
**[hello@aftercollective.com](mailto:hello@aftercollective.com)**
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# Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following categories of information.
## Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide information including:
* Full name
* Email address
* Telephone number
* Company or organisation
* Job title
* Country or location
* Event registrations
* Partnership enquiries
* Sponsorship enquiries
* Media enquiries
* Newsletter subscriptions
* Messages submitted through contact forms
* Any information you choose to provide in correspondence with us
You are under no obligation to provide personal information; however, certain services may not be available without it.
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## Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical information including:
* IP address
* Browser type and version
* Operating system
* Device type
* Pages viewed
* Time spent on pages
* Referring website
* Approximate geographic location
* Date and time of access
* Clickstream information
* Website performance data
* Error reports
This information helps us improve the functionality, security and performance of our website.
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## Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
* Analytics providers
* Social media platforms
* Advertising platforms
* Event registration providers
* Payment processors
* Business partners
* Publicly available sources
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# How We Use Your Information
We use personal information only where we have a legitimate business purpose or another lawful basis.
We may use your information to:
* Respond to enquiries
* Process event registrations
* Communicate regarding partnerships
* Deliver newsletters and updates where you have opted in
* Improve our website and services
* Personalise user experiences
* Analyse website performance
* Detect fraud and security threats
* Maintain our systems
* Comply with legal obligations
* Protect our legal rights
* Administer competitions, promotions or campaigns
* Produce anonymous statistical reporting
We do not sell your personal information.
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# Legal Bases for Processing
Where applicable, we process personal information based on:
* Your consent
* Performance of a contract
* Compliance with legal obligations
* Legitimate business interests
* Protection of vital interests
* Other lawful bases permitted under applicable law
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# Email Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list or otherwise consent to receive communications, we may send:
* News
* Stories
* Event announcements
* Podcast updates
* Documentary releases
* Community initiatives
* Partner announcements
* Other relevant information
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us.
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# Cookies & Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
They help us:
* Remember preferences
* Improve website performance
* Understand visitor behaviour
* Maintain website security
* Analyse traffic
* Measure campaign effectiveness
* Enhance functionality
Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
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# Types of Cookies
## Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function.
Without them, certain features cannot operate.
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## Performance & Analytics Cookies
These help us understand:
* Visitor numbers
* Website usage
* Popular content
* Navigation behaviour
* Technical performance
We may use providers such as Google Analytics or similar analytics platforms.
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## Functional Cookies
These remember preferences such as:
* Language
* Region
* Browser settings
* Accessibility options
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## Marketing Cookies
Where applicable, marketing cookies may be used to understand audience engagement or deliver relevant advertising.
These cookies are only used where permitted by law and, where required, with your consent.
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# Managing Cookies
Most browsers allow you to:
* Block cookies
* Delete cookies
* Restrict cookies
* Receive notifications before cookies are placed
Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
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# Information Sharing
We may share information with trusted third parties including:
* Website hosting providers
* Cloud service providers
* Email marketing providers
* Analytics providers
* Event management platforms
* Payment processors
* Professional advisers
* Legal and regulatory authorities where required by law
These organisations may only use your information for authorised purposes and are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards.
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# We Do Not Sell Personal Information
AFTER Collective does not sell personal information to third parties.
Where applicable privacy laws define "sharing" for targeted advertising differently, users may exercise any rights available under those laws by contacting us.
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# International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed or stored in countries outside your country of residence.
Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
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# Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
* Provide our services
* Fulfil legal obligations
* Resolve disputes
* Enforce agreements
* Protect our legitimate interests
When information is no longer required, we will securely delete, anonymise or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with our data retention practices.
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# Security
Protecting your information is a priority.
We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical and organisational safeguards designed to protect personal information against accidental loss and unauthorised access, use, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
These measures may include, where appropriate:
* Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
* Secure hosting infrastructure
* Access controls and least-privilege permissions
* Multi-factor authentication for administrative access
* Security monitoring and logging
* Software updates and patch management
* Firewall and network protections
* Routine vulnerability assessments
* Confidentiality obligations for personnel and service providers
* Regular review of security practices
Despite these efforts, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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# Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
* Access your personal information
* Correct inaccurate information
* Request deletion
* Restrict certain processing
* Object to processing
* Withdraw consent
* Request data portability
* Lodge a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.
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# California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including rights to know, access, correct, delete and limit certain uses of personal information, subject to applicable exceptions.
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# Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
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# Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, embedded media or social platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
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# Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements or business operations.
Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised "Last Updated" date.
Your continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
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# Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests or concerns regarding this Privacy & Cookie Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us:
**AFTER Collective**
Website: https://www.aftercollective.com
Email: [kyla@cinexuscapital.com](mailto:kyla@cinexuscapital.com.com)
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.