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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Vaquero Group ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information through the Pickaxe platform ("Platform").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, company name, and payment information.

1.2 Platform Usage Data

We collect data on how you use the Platform including campaigns created, affiliates managed, content uploaded, and AI features used.

1.3 Third-Party Integration Data

When you connect Shopify, Google Drive, Dropbox, or Meta, we collect data necessary to provide those integrations including store data, order information, and OAuth tokens.

1.4 Influencer Data

The Platform processes publicly available influencer data (handles, follower counts, bios) for discovery and outreach purposes. We do not collect sensitive personal information about influencers beyond what is publicly available.

2. How We Use Your Information

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data to third parties. We may share data with:

4. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Upon termination, you may request export of your data. We delete account data within 90 days of termination unless required by law to retain it longer.

5. Security

We use industry-standard encryption (AES-128-CBC via Fernet) to protect sensitive credentials stored in our database. All data is transmitted over HTTPS. We cannot guarantee absolute security — you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

7. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at christopher@thevaquero.com.

8. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or through the Platform.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions: christopher@thevaquero.com