Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Modern Day Hippie Couture ("we," "our," or "us") operates as a freelance social media consultant specializing in sustainable fashion and conscious lifestyle brands. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you use our Instagram integration services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This policy applies to all users of our services and covers our use of Instagram Platform Data obtained through Meta's APIs.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Instagram Platform Data

When you connect your Instagram business account to our services, we may collect:

• Profile Information: Username, profile picture, follower count, business category, bio
• Content Data: Posts, captions, hashtags, media files you authorize us to manage
• Engagement Metrics: Likes, comments, shares, reach, impressions, and other performance data
• Messages: Direct messages and comments when you enable our management services
• Audience Insights: Demographic data about your followers (aggregated and anonymized)

2.2 Information You Provide

• Contact information (name, email, phone number)
• Business information about your sustainable fashion brand
• Content preferences and brand guidelines
• Payment information (processed by third-party providers)

2.3 Technical Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Usage data and interaction with our services

3. Instagram Platform Data Usage

3.1 How We Access Instagram Platform Data

We only access your Instagram data through official Meta APIs after you have explicitly granted permission through Meta's OAuth authorization process. Each permission requested serves a specific purpose in our service:

• instagram_business_basic: Allows us to access your basic profile information to identify your account and display your brand information in our dashboard
• instagram_business_manage_insights: Enables us to provide analytics about your sustainable fashion content performance
• instagram_business_content_publish: Allows us to schedule and publish sustainable fashion content on your behalf
• instagram_business_manage_comments: Enables us to help you respond to and moderate comments about your sustainable fashion products
• instagram_business_manage_messages: Allows us to help you manage customer inquiries about sustainable fashion

3.2 Limitations on Instagram Platform Data Usage

We adhere to the following strict limitations on Instagram Platform Data:

• We never sell Instagram Platform Data to any third party
• We never use Instagram Platform Data for any purpose not permitted by Meta
• We never transfer Instagram Platform Data to any data broker or ad network
• We never use Instagram Platform Data for surveillance purposes
• We never combine Instagram Platform Data with data from other sources in ways not permitted by Meta

3.3 Specific Business Purposes

We use Instagram Platform Data specifically for the following business purposes:

• Sustainable Fashion Content Management: Helping you create, schedule, and publish content about sustainable fashion products and practices
• Ethical Brand Community Management: Assisting with comment moderation and message responses for your conscious consumer community
• Sustainability Performance Analytics: Providing insights about how your sustainable fashion content performs
• Conscious Consumer Engagement: Helping you better understand and engage with your audience interested in sustainable fashion

3.4 User Control Over Instagram Platform Data

You maintain full control over your Instagram Platform Data and can:

• Revoke access to your Instagram data at any time through Instagram's settings
• Request deletion of your Instagram data from our systems
• Limit which permissions you grant to our application
• Access a copy of your Instagram data that we process

4. Pinterest Platform Data Usage

4.1 How We Access Pinterest Platform Data

We only access your Pinterest data through official Pinterest APIs after you have explicitly granted permission through Pinterest's OAuth authorization process. Each permission requested serves a specific purpose for our brand:

• read_pins: Allows us to access our pins to conduct market research and analyze content performance
• write_pins: Enables us to create and schedule sustainable fashion content for our brand
• read_boards: Allows us to organize our sustainable fashion content by boards
• read_users: Enables us to access basic profile information for account management
• read_audiences: Allows us to analyze our audience for better content targeting
• write_ads: Enables us to create and manage product advertisements

4.2 Limitations on Pinterest Platform Data Usage

We adhere to the following strict limitations on Pinterest Platform Data:

• We never sell Pinterest Platform Data to any third party
• We never use Pinterest Platform Data for any purpose not permitted by Pinterest
• We never transfer Pinterest Platform Data to any data broker or ad network
• We never use Pinterest Platform Data for surveillance purposes
• We never combine Pinterest Platform Data with data from other sources in ways not permitted by Pinterest

4.3 Specific Business Purposes

We use Pinterest Platform Data specifically for the following business purposes:

• Market Research: Analyzing trends and consumer preferences in sustainable fashion
• Content Creation: Developing and scheduling pins featuring our sustainable fashion products
• Product Sales: Creating product pins that link directly to our sustainable fashion items
• Performance Analytics: Measuring engagement and conversion metrics for our sustainable fashion content
• Audience Insights: Understanding the demographics and interests of eco-conscious consumers

4.4 User Control Over Pinterest Platform Data

We maintain full control over our Pinterest Platform Data and can:

• Revoke access to our Pinterest data at any time through Pinterest's settings
• Request deletion of our Pinterest data from any integrated systems
• Limit which permissions we grant to applications
• Access a copy of our Pinterest data that we process

5. How We Use Your Information

5.1 Service Provision

We use your Instagram Platform Data to provide the following services:

• Content Management: Schedule and publish posts on your behalf
• Community Management: Respond to comments and messages about sustainable fashion
• Analytics Services: Provide insights about your account performance and audience
• Customer Support: Manage customer inquiries and community engagement
• Consultation Services: Provide personalized sustainable fashion marketing advice

5.2 Business Operations

• Communicate with you about our services
• Process payments and manage billing
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Comply with legal obligations

5.3 Aggregated Analytics

We may use aggregated and de-identified data to:

• Improve our platform and services
• Create industry insights for sustainable fashion trends
• Develop marketing and advertising strategies (anonymized)

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

6.1 No Sale of Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information or Instagram Platform Data to third parties.

6.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in:

• Cloud hosting and data storage
• Payment processing
• Analytics and reporting tools
• Customer relationship management (CRM) systems

6.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes
• Protect our rights and property
• Ensure user safety
• Investigate potential violations of our terms

6.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data in transit and at rest is encrypted
• Access Controls: Limited access to authorized personnel only
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard cloud security practices

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to promptly addressing any security incidents.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill our legal obligations:

• Instagram Platform Data: Retained during active service period and up to 90 days after termination
• Account Information: Retained for up to 7 years for business and legal compliance
• Analytics Data: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely (anonymized)

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request information about data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. Instagram Integration Specific Terms

10.1 Platform Data Usage

Our use of Instagram Platform Data is governed by:

• Meta Platform Terms and Developer Policies
• Instagram Terms of Use
• This Privacy Policy

10.2 Permissions and Consent

We only access Instagram data that you explicitly authorize through:

• Instagram's OAuth authorization process
• Specific permission grants for each data type
• Ongoing consent management through your account settings

10.3 Third-Party Integration

When integrating with CRM systems or other tools, we ensure:

• Data is shared only with your explicit consent
• Third parties comply with applicable privacy standards
• Integration agreements include data protection clauses

11. Pinterest Integration Specific Terms

11.1 Platform Data Usage

Our use of Pinterest Platform Data is governed by:

• Pinterest Developer Terms and API Policies
• Pinterest Terms of Use
• This Privacy Policy

11.2 Permissions and Consent

We only access Pinterest data that you explicitly authorize through:

• Pinterest's OAuth authorization process
• Specific permission grants for each data type
• Ongoing consent management through your account settings

11.3 Third-Party Integration

When integrating with CRM systems or other tools, we ensure:

• Data is shared only with your explicit consent
• Third parties comply with applicable privacy standards
• Integration agreements include data protection clauses

12. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure adequate protection through:

• Standard contractual clauses
• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Other lawful transfer mechanisms

13. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

• Post the updated policy on our website
• Notify you of material changes via email or service notifications
• Indicate the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Meta Platform Terms and Policies
• Pinterest Developer Terms and API Policies
• Other applicable local and international privacy laws

17. Sustainable Fashion Commitment

As part of our commitment to sustainable and ethical business practices, we apply the same principles to data privacy:

• Transparency: Clear communication about data practices
• Responsibility: Ethical handling of client and customer data
• Sustainability: Minimal data collection aligned with service needs
• Respect: Honoring individual privacy choices and rights