Developer Information

Last Updated: January 7, 2025

1. API Usage Overview

Modern Day Hippie Couture utilizes social media APIs, including TikTok's official APIs, to enhance our business operations and provide better services to our community.

2. TikTok API Integration

2.1 Application Purpose

We use TikTok's APIs for the following business purposes:

  • Market Research: Analyzing fashion and lifestyle trends within the conscious living community
  • Influencer Marketing: Identifying potential brand ambassadors and collaboration partners
  • Content Strategy: Understanding what content resonates with our target audience
  • Business Intelligence: Gathering insights to improve our products and services
  • Community Engagement: Better understanding our audience's preferences and interests

2.2 Data Usage Scope

Our API usage is limited to:

  • Publicly available content analysis
  • Hashtag performance metrics
  • Creator discovery for partnership opportunities
  • Trend identification in fashion and lifestyle categories
  • Engagement metrics for business intelligence

2.3 Data Protection Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • Secure API key management
  • Encrypted data transmission
  • Limited data retention policies
  • Access controls and audit logging
  • Compliance with data protection regulations

3. Business Use Case

3.1 Company Background

Modern Day Hippie Couture LLC is a fashion and lifestyle company that:

  • Creates sustainable and conscious fashion products
  • Promotes spiritual empowerment and mindful living
  • Builds authentic communities around shared values
  • Supports ethical business practices

3.2 API Requirements

We require API access to:

  • Identify trends in the conscious fashion space
  • Connect with like-minded creators and influencers
  • Understand our audience's content preferences
  • Optimize our marketing and outreach strategies
  • Support our business development initiatives

3.3 Expected Benefits

API integration will enable us to:

  • Create more relevant and engaging content
  • Build stronger partnerships with aligned creators
  • Better serve our community's needs and interests
  • Make data-driven business decisions
  • Expand our positive impact in the conscious living space

4. Technical Implementation

4.1 Development Environment

  • Platform: Cloud-based infrastructure (DigitalOcean)
  • Backend: Python with FastAPI framework
  • Database: PostgreSQL for structured data storage
  • Security: SSL/TLS encryption, secure authentication
  • Monitoring: Application performance monitoring and logging

4.2 Data Handling

  • Collection: Only publicly available data via official APIs
  • Processing: Automated analysis for business insights
  • Storage: Secure, encrypted database storage
  • Retention: Data retention policies aligned with business needs
  • Deletion: Automated data purging after retention period

5. Compliance and Ethics

5.1 Platform Compliance

We strictly adhere to:

  • TikTok's API Terms of Service
  • TikTok's Developer Policies
  • TikTok's Community Guidelines
  • Platform rate limits and usage guidelines

5.2 Legal Compliance

Our practices comply with:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines
  • Applicable state and federal privacy laws

5.3 Ethical Standards

We maintain high ethical standards by:

  • Respecting user privacy and content ownership
  • Using data only for legitimate business purposes
  • Implementing transparent data practices
  • Providing clear opt-out mechanisms
  • Regular review and updating of our practices

6. Data Subject Rights

We respect individual rights regarding personal data:

  • Access: Right to know what data we collect
  • Correction: Right to correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Right to request data deletion
  • Portability: Right to data portability where applicable
  • Objection: Right to object to certain processing

7. Contact Information

7.1 Technical Inquiries

  • Developer Contact: dev@moderndayhippiecouture.com
  • API Questions: api@moderndayhippiecouture.com
  • Technical Support: support@moderndayhippiecouture.com

7.2 Business Inquiries

  • General Contact: hello@moderndayhippiecouture.com
  • Partnerships: partnerships@moderndayhippiecouture.com
  • Legal: legal@moderndayhippiecouture.com

7.3 Privacy and Data Protection

  • Privacy Officer: privacy@moderndayhippiecouture.com
  • Data Protection: dpo@moderndayhippiecouture.com
  • Phone: (555) 123-4567

8. Updates and Changes

This developer information page will be updated as our API usage evolves. We will maintain transparency about our data practices and notify relevant parties of any significant changes.

9. Verification

This information is provided for verification purposes for API applications and partnerships. For additional verification or documentation, please contact our development team directly.