Privacy Policy (GDPR)
How we collect and use your personal data
Last updated : December 4, 2025
1. Purpose
This Privacy Policy explains how spotli.st collects, uses, shares, and protects the personal data of its users, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and French legislation.
2. Data Controller
The data controller is:
3. Data Collected
We collect several categories of data depending on site usage.
3.1. Data provided directly by the user
- First name / Last name
- Email address
- Password (encrypted)
- Profile photo (optional)
- Profile description (optional)
3.2. Purchase-related data
- Purchase history
- Purchased content
- Amounts paid
- Currencies used
- Associated Stripe identifiers (tokenized)
3.3. Creator-related data
- Stripe Connect Express information
- Revenue generated
- Published content
- View/sales statistics
3.4. Technical data
- IP address
- Browser used
- Device used
- Technical logs
- Cookies and trackers necessary for operation
3.5. Data from third parties
- Stripe (payments, transfers, compliance)
- Analytics services (Google Analytics, Plausible, etc.)
- Hosting services
4. Processing Purposes
We use your data for the following purposes:
4.1. Service operation
- Creating and managing user account
- Access to purchased content
- Publishing content for creators
- Payments and transfers (Stripe)
- Site security and fraud prevention
4.2. Service improvement
- Usage statistics
- Bug detection
- Performance analysis
4.3. Legal obligations
- Fraud prevention
- Tax obligations (Stripe, VAT, invoicing)
- Dispute management
4.4. Communication
- Purchase notifications
- Important emails (security, password change, etc.)
- Service-related communication
We never sell your personal data to third parties.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Data is processed according to the following legal bases:
- Contract execution: purchase, publication, payments.
- Consent: non-essential cookies, newsletter.
- Legitimate interest: service improvement, security.
- Legal obligation: tax, accounting, anti-fraud obligations.
6. Data Sharing
Your data may be shared with:
6.1. Essential subcontractors
- Stripe (payments, transfers, identity verification)
- Hosting server (technical logs)
- Email services (notifications)
6.2. Legal authorities
In case of legal obligation or official request.
6.3. No commercial sharing
We do not share any data for advertising or commercial purposes.
7. Retention Period
- User account: as long as active
- Payment data: according to Stripe (spotli.st stores nothing)
- Technical logs: 12 months
- Tax data: 10 years (legal obligations)
Users can request deletion of their account (see Section 9).
8. Security
We implement:
- password encryption;
- SSL/TLS protocols;
- creator/buyer data segmentation;
- Stripe protection;
- technical monitoring;
- restricted access policy.
However, no system is completely secure.
9. User Rights (GDPR)
In accordance with GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access
- Right of rectification
- Right to deletion (right to be forgotten)
- Right to object
- Right to limitation
- Right to portability
- Right to withdraw consent
To exercise your rights, contact: contact@spotli.st
10. Cookies
10.1. Necessary cookies
- Login
- Security
- Cart
- Stripe cookies for payments
10.2. Optional cookies (with consent)
- Statistics (Google Analytics, Plausible...)
11. Transfers Outside EU
Stripe and certain providers may transfer data outside the EU. These transfers are governed by:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)
- Equivalent Privacy Shield certification when applicable
- Additional technical measures
12. Policy Modification
The Company may modify this Policy at any time.
Users will be informed in case of major changes.
13. Contact
For any questions or requests regarding your data: