1. Introduction

Welcome to Blast-Me ("we," "us," "our"). We provide a platform that helps users ("you," "your") create content, including short-form videos, blogs, and other media, and schedule posts to various social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram (the "Services").

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and Services. It also outlines your privacy rights.

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our Services.

A. Information You Provide Directly:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, profile picture.
• Content: Videos, images, audio, blog text, captions, and any other content you create, upload, or process through our Services. This includes your likeness as captured in videos or images.
• Social Media Credentials: When you connect your social media accounts (e.g., TikTok, Facebook, Instagram), we collect access tokens and related information necessary to schedule and publish content on your behalf. We do not store your social media passwords.
• Payment Information: If you purchase a subscription, our third-party payment processor collects billing details. We do not store full credit card numbers.
• Communications: Records of your communications with us (e.g., support inquiries, feedback).

B. Information Collected Automatically:

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent, and other diagnostic data.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity and hold certain information to improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

C. Information from Third Parties:

• We may receive information from social media platforms when you connect your account, in accordance with their policies and your privacy settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our Services.
• To create, process, and manage your content.
• To schedule and publish posts to your connected social media accounts.
• To authenticate your account and connect to third-party platforms.
• To process transactions and send related information.
• To communicate with you (e.g., service updates, support, marketing).
• To improve, personalize, and develop our Services.
• To monitor usage and analyze trends.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security breaches.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Share and Disclose Your Information

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With Social Media Platforms: To schedule and publish your content as you direct us to do. This sharing is governed by the respective platform's terms and privacy policies.
• With Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who perform services for us (e.g., hosting, payment processing, data analysis, customer support). These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• For Legal Reasons: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request; to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of others; or to enforce our terms.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
• With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed to you with your permission.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. If you delete your account, we will initiate the deletion of your associated data, though some residual information may be retained in backup systems for a limited period or as necessary to comply with legal obligations.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• Access and Portability: Request a copy of your data.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
• Opt-Out: Object to or restrict certain processing (e.g., marketing communications). You can opt-out of promotional emails via the unsubscribe link.
• Account Settings: Manage your connected social media accounts, content, and profile information through your account dashboard.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

7. Security of Your Information

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to —and maintained on— computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our Services, you consent to such transfer.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete it. If you believe a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after any change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.