1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you create an account with SMposts, we collect your name, email address, password, and other necessary contact information.
• Instagram Account Details: To connect your Instagram accounts, you will authorize access through Instagram's official OAuth process. We may collect information such as your Instagram username, profile picture, and any other data you permit via Instagram's API.
• Content: Any content you create or post through our Service, including images, captions, and hashtags.

b. Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Service, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and access times.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and improve our Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and Maintain Our Service: To operate, maintain, and provide the features of our Service, including posting content to your connected Instagram accounts.
• Account Management: To manage your account, including authentication and security.
• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, marketing materials, and other communications related to our Service. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
• Improvement and Development: To understand how users interact with our Service and to improve and develop new features.
• Security and Compliance: To monitor for and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activities and to comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and customer service.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as a court order or government authority.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you have given us explicit consent to do so.

Note: We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Security of Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information:

• Encryption: Sensitive data, such as passwords and access tokens, are encrypted using industry-standard encryption protocols.
• Access Controls: Access to your information is restricted to authorized personnel who need it to perform their job duties.
• Regular Security Assessments: We conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in such emails.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below.

6. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services, including Instagram. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our Service.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date above. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@smposts.com