Postiz Self Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Postiz Self. This Privacy Policy explains how Postiz Self ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our self-hosted social media scheduling platform ("Postiz Self" or the "Service").

Postiz Self is the official application name registered with TikTok for Developers. It is a self-hosted social media scheduling application that allows users to schedule and publish content to various social media platforms. By using Postiz Self, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Postiz Self

When you use Postiz Self, you may provide us with:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password for your Postiz Self account
• Content: Videos, images, text, and other media you upload to Postiz Self for scheduling
• Scheduling Preferences: Your preferred posting times and schedule configurations

2.2 Information from Connected Social Media Accounts

When you connect your social media accounts to Postiz Self, we receive certain information through OAuth authentication. This may include your account display name and avatar to show your connected account within the Postiz Self dashboard.

Postiz Self only requests the minimum permissions necessary to provide the scheduling and publishing functionality. We do not access your followers, likes, comments, or other engagement data unless explicitly required for a feature you enable.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

Since Postiz Self is self-hosted, the information automatically collected depends on your server configuration. This may include:

• Server logs (IP addresses, browser type, access times)
• Error logs for debugging purposes

3. How Postiz Self Uses Your Information

Postiz Self uses the information we collect to:

• Provide the Service: Schedule and publish your content to connected social media platforms
• Display Account Information: Show your connected account names and avatars within Postiz Self
• Upload Content: Use official platform APIs to upload and publish your scheduled videos and posts
• Maintain and Improve Postiz Self: Debug issues, improve functionality, and ensure service reliability
• Communicate: Send important updates about Postiz Self or your scheduled posts (if configured)

4. How Postiz Self Shares Your Information

Postiz Self does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With Social Media Platforms: When you schedule a post, Postiz Self transmits your content to the respective platform via their official APIs for publishing
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize Postiz Self to share information

5. Data Security

Postiz Self takes reasonable measures to protect your information. Since Postiz Self is self-hosted, security also depends on your server configuration. We recommend:

• Using HTTPS for all connections to your Postiz Self instance
• Keeping your Postiz Self installation updated
• Using strong passwords and secure authentication methods
• Regularly backing up your data

OAuth tokens from connected platforms are stored securely and are never exposed in logs or to unauthorized parties.

6. Data Retention

Postiz Self retains your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You can delete your content and account at any time through the Postiz Self dashboard. When you disconnect a social media account from Postiz Self, the associated OAuth tokens are deleted.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your data in Postiz Self:

• Access: Request a copy of your data stored in Postiz Self
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Delete your account and associated data from Postiz Self
• Revoke Access: Disconnect social media accounts and revoke Postiz Self's access at any time

You can also visit your connected platform's settings and remove Postiz Self from connected applications at any time.

8. Third-Party Services

Postiz Self integrates with third-party social media platforms. Each platform has its own privacy policy that you should review. Postiz Self is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party platforms. Please consult the respective platform's privacy documentation for information on how they handle your data.

9. Children's Privacy

Postiz Self is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required by applicable law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have it removed.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Postiz Self may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@postiz.com
• GitHub: https://github.com/gitroomhq/postiz-app