1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use the Application:
1.1 Personal Data
Personal data refers to any information that can identify you as an individual, such as your name, email address, or other contact details. We may collect personal data when you register for an account or contact us for support.
- Account Information: If you create an account or authenticate using third-party services, we may collect your name, email address, and other information provided during the registration or authentication process.
- Support or Communication Data: If you contact us for support or inquiries, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your communications.
1.2 Technical Data
When you use the Application, we may automatically collect certain technical data, including:
- Device Information: Information about the device you’re using to access the Application, such as the device type, operating system, browser type, and version.
- Log Data: Information about your interaction with the Application, such as usage statistics, IP address, device identifiers, and error logs.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your usage patterns. For more information, see our section on cookies below.
1.3 TikTok Data
The Application integrates with the TikTok API to fetch and display TikTok feed data. In doing so, we may access data such as:
- Publicly Available TikTok Content: This may include TikTok videos, usernames, comments, and other content made publicly available by users through TikTok’s API. We do not collect private or sensitive data unless explicitly authorized by the TikTok user.
- User Interaction Data: We may track interactions with TikTok content (e.g., likes, shares) for analytical purposes, but only as allowed by TikTok’s API and its privacy policies.
1.4 Data from Third Parties
We may also receive data about you from third-party services, such as social media platforms, marketing services, or public databases, if you choose to connect your accounts or enable these services through the Application.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve the Application: To provide access to TikTok feeds and other features, and to improve the functionality, performance, and user experience of the Application.
- To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, send you important updates or notices, or provide marketing communications if you opt-in.
- To Monitor Usage: To analyze how the Application is used, detect and prevent errors, troubleshoot technical issues, and enhance security.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, including responding to subpoenas, court orders, or requests from governmental authorities.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to track users’ activity on the Application and improve the user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you, understand your preferences, and analyze how you interact with the Application.
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of the Application and cannot be disabled.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to collect anonymous data on the usage of the Application, which helps us understand how it is used and how we can improve it.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences (e.g., language settings) and help us provide a more personalized experience.
You can manage cookie preferences or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the Application may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate, manage, or improve the Application (e.g., hosting providers, email service providers). These third parties are obligated to protect your information and only use it to provide services on our behalf.
- TikTok: As part of the integration with TikTok’s API, we may share data with TikTok for the purpose of fetching TikTok feeds or interacting with TikTok content, in accordance with TikTok’s Developer Terms and Privacy Policy.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your data to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or requests from government authorities, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, and safety of our users or others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred to the new entity as part of the transaction.
5. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your data, we will delete it securely.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal conditions.
- Objection: You may object to the processing of your personal data in certain situations.
- Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Withdrawal of Consent: If we process your data based on your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.
7. Security of Your Data
We use commercially reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal data and prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Application is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or higher as required by applicable law), and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data protection rights, please contact us at:
Avoin.Systems Oy
Kuortaneenkatu 2, 00510 Helsinki
tuki@avoin.systems