Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 30, 2025
Last Updated: August 30, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Pickle (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you use our services, including when you connect your Instagram account via the Instagram Graph API.
1. Information We Collect
- Pickle Account Information: email address, username, and profile details you provide when signing up.
- Pickle Content: photos, text, links, and other content you upload or share on Pickle.
- Pickle Usage Data: device type, IP address, log data, and analytics about how you interact with Pickle.
- Cookies: small data files to enable login, preferences, and improve user experience.
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Instagram Data (via Instagram Graph API):
- Instagram account ID, username, profile picture, and account type.
- Media you choose to share (photos, videos, captions, metadata).
- Instagram Insights data such as impressions, reach, and engagement (if you authorize).
We only collect Instagram data that you explicitly grant access to when you connect your account.
2. How We Use Information
- Operate, maintain, and improve Pickle services.
- Allow you to create and customize your Pickle profile.
- Improve, personalize, and develop features.
- Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized use.
- Communicate important updates and security notices.
3. Sharing of Information
- Service Providers: hosting, analytics, and operational support.
- Legal Authorities: if required by law or regulation.
- Business Transactions: in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
4. Data Retention and Security
We retain personal information as long as necessary to provide services and comply with obligations. We use safeguards to protect data, but cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
- Access, update, or delete account information.
- Opt out of marketing communications.
- Disable cookies (may affect functionality).
6. Children’s Privacy
Services are not directed to individuals under 13. If we discover data from a minor, we delete it.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notifications.
8. Data Deletion Policy
You can read our full Data Deletion Policy, which explains how to request removal of your Pickle data, what types of data we delete, timelines for deletion, and how to revoke Pickle’s access to your Instagram account.
If you prefer to request deletion by email, contact us at thepickle.live@gmail.com and include your Pickle username and the email address associated with your account. We will acknowledge your request and follow the steps described on the Data Deletion Policy page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: thepickle.live@gmail.com