Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 13, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how CREAVL collects, uses, and protects the personal information of platform users.
By using CREAVL, you agree to the collection and use of your data in accordance with this Policy.
This Policy applies to the CREAVL website and to the services offered through the platform.
For any questions relating to data protection, you may contact us at: hello@creavl.com.
1. Data controller
The data controller is:
CREAVL SASU 3 rue Etienne Marcel 75001 Paris France hello@creavl.com
2. Data we collect
We collect different categories of data when you use CREAVL.
When you create an account or use certain features, we may collect:
Account information
- first and last name
- username
- email address
- profile picture
Profile information
- biography
- links to your websites or social media accounts
- content you publish on the platform (guides, descriptions, photos)
Information related to platform activity
- guide purchases
- sales made by creators
- commissions and revenue generated through the platform
3. Payments
Payments made on the platform are processed by our payment provider Stripe.
CREAVL does not directly store full payment information (such as bank card numbers). This information is collected and processed directly by Stripe in accordance with its own privacy policy.
In certain cases, in particular when activating payments for creators or to comply with legal obligations (for example tax requirements or fraud prevention), certain identity information may be requested. These checks are carried out by Stripe.
4. Information collected automatically
When you use CREAVL, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- device type and browser
- pages viewed
- actions carried out on the platform
- approximate location information based on the IP address
This information may be collected through cookies or similar technologies.
5. Use of data and legal bases
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|
| Creation and management of the user account | Performance of the contract |
| Publication and consultation of guides | Performance of the contract |
| Management of sales and payments | Performance of the contract |
| Analysis of platform use and improvement of services | Legitimate interest |
| Securing the platform and preventing fraud | Legitimate interest |
| Compliance with tax and regulatory obligations | Legal obligation |
| Use of non-essential cookies | Consent |
6. Affiliate links
Some links on CREAVL may be affiliate links to third-party services (for example hotel, activity, or transport booking platforms).
When you make a booking or purchase through these links, CREAVL may receive a commission.
These third-party services are responsible for their own processing of personal data and have their own privacy policies.
7. Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share certain information only in the following cases:
Technical service providers
We work with service providers necessary for the operation of the platform, for example:
- hosting and infrastructure services
- email delivery services
- payment providers
These providers have access only to the data necessary for their tasks.
Legal obligations
We may disclose certain information if the law requires it or if this is necessary to:
- comply with a legal obligation
- respond to a request from a public authority
- prevent fraudulent or illegal activity
8. International data transfers
Some technical providers used by CREAVL may process personal data outside the European Union.
This is notably the case for certain infrastructure or payment services, such as Stripe.
When data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, CREAVL ensures that these transfers are governed by appropriate safeguards in accordance with the GDPR, including:
- adequacy decisions of the European Commission
- standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
- other legal mechanisms ensuring an equivalent level of protection
9. Data retention period
Personal data is retained for a limited period depending on its nature and purpose.
| Data type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| User account data | Until the account is deleted |
| Data related to sales and transactions | 5 years |
| Billing data | 10 years |
| Data related to tax or regulatory obligations | period required by the applicable regulations |
| Browsing data (analytics cookies) | 13 months maximum |
After these periods, the data may be deleted or anonymized.
10. Cookies
CREAVL uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of the platform and improve the user experience.
The cookies used may include:
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential to the operation of the site (authentication, security, session management). They do not require consent.
Analytics cookies
These trackers make it possible to measure the use of the platform and improve the services offered. They are enabled only with the user's consent.
Consent management
During your first visit to CREAVL, a consent modal allows you to accept, refuse, or customize analytics trackers.
You can update your preferences at any time from the cookie preferences center available from the footer and the Cookie Management Policy page.
11. Your rights
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:
- right of access to your data
- right to rectification
- right to erasure
- right to restriction of processing
- right to object
- right to data portability
You can exercise these rights by contacting us at: hello@creavl.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent authority, in particular the CNIL in France.
12. Data security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against:
- unauthorized access
- loss
- disclosure
- alteration or destruction of data
However, no method of transmission over the Internet can guarantee absolute security.
13. Use by minors
The CREAVL platform is intended for users who are at least 18 years old.
We do not knowingly collect personal data relating to minors. If we learn that a minor user has created an account, it may be deleted.
Parents or legal guardians may contact us at hello@creavl.com to request the deletion of data relating to a minor.
14. Account deletion
You may delete your account at any time from your profile settings.
Deleting the account results in the deactivation of your profile and the progressive deletion of the associated data, except where retention is necessary to:
- comply with legal obligations
- prevent fraud
- resolve disputes
15. Contact
For any question relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of your data: hello@creavl.com.
