Clove Agency Legal

Privacy
Policy

Effective Date: May 1, 2026Last Updated: May 29, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Clove Agency ("we," "us," or "our"), based in Santa Barbara, California, collects, uses, and protects personal information, including information collected through LinkedIn Lead Generation Forms. We are committed to transparency and your privacy rights under California law.

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Who We Are

Clove Agency is an embedded growth partner serving direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands. We are headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. For any privacy-related inquiries, you may contact us at:

Clove AgencySanta Barbara, Californiasunil@clovegrowth.comclovegrowth.com
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Information We Collect

When you submit a LinkedIn Lead Generation Form or otherwise engage with Clove Agency, we may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • First Name - to address you personally
  • Last Name - to identify your record
  • Email Address - to contact you regarding our services

We collect this information only when you voluntarily provide it by submitting a form. We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

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How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiry about Clove Agency's services
  • To contact you about a potential working relationship or engagement
  • To send relevant information about growth strategy, marketing insights, and Clove Agency updates, only if you have opted in
  • To improve our outreach and understand the needs of prospective clients

We will not use your information for any purpose that is incompatible with those stated at the time of collection without first obtaining your consent.

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Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent - you have voluntarily submitted your information via a LinkedIn Lead Gen Form or similar mechanism
  • Legitimate Interests - to operate our business and communicate with prospective clients in a professional context
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Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers - such as CRM platforms or email tools that help us manage and respond to inquiries. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may not use it for their own purposes.
  • Legal Compliance - if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.
  • Business Transfer - in the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same protections described in this policy.

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

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Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Typically, lead information is retained for no longer than 24 months from the date of collection unless an active client relationship is established.

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

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Your Rights Under California Law (CCPA / CPRA)

As a California resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), effective January 1, 2026:

Right To Know

Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.

Right To Delete

Request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.

Right To Correct

Request that we correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.

Right To Opt Out

Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.

Right To Limit Use

Limit the use of sensitive personal information. We do not collect sensitive personal information.

Non-Discrimination

You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at sunil@clovegrowth.com. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days as required by law.

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LinkedIn Lead Generation Forms

When you submit information through a LinkedIn Lead Gen Form associated with Clove Agency, your data is transferred from LinkedIn to us in accordance with LinkedIn's Privacy Policy and their Lead Gen Form terms.

By submitting a LinkedIn Lead Gen Form, you consent to Clove Agency contacting you using the information provided for the purposes described in this policy and on the form itself.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at sunil@clovegrowth.com.

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Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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Children's Privacy

Our services are directed to business professionals and are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:

Clove Agency - Privacy InquiriesSanta Barbara, Californiasunil@clovegrowth.comclovegrowth.com/privacy