Privacy Policy – Auto Posts by 6foot5 Media

Effective Date: October, 2025

6foot5 Media (Pty) Ltd (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our Auto Posts platform (“Auto Posts,” the “App,” or “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and your rights regarding your data. By using Auto Posts, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you when you use Auto Posts:

1.1 Personal Information

• Name, email address, phone number, and profile information from connected social media accounts (including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Business, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Google Business Profile, and other supported networks).

• Business information, including business name, Facebook/Instagram Page IDs, LinkedIn Company Pages, and administrative details for scheduling posts.

1.2 Account and Login Data

• Login credentials or OAuth tokens for connecting social media accounts.

• Authentication and API access tokens required to securely manage auto-posting across multiple platforms.

1.3 Content Information

• Posts, captions, stories, reels, hashtags, images, short-form/long-form videos, campaigns, and links you schedule or publish via Auto Posts.

• Metadata such as scheduling time, delivery status, reach, engagement metrics, impressions, click-through rate, and platform insights.

1.4 Usage, Tracking & Device Data

• Pages visited, clicks, time spent, and feature usage.

• Device details (model, OS, browser type), IP address, general geographic region.

• Technical performance and security logs (API errors, rate limits, blocked requests).

1.5 Cookies and Tracking

• Cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track login state, analytics, fraud prevention, and performance enhancement.

• You may adjust cookie preferences through your browser or device settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Service Delivery: Automating scheduling, publishing, and managing content across supported social media networks.

• Account Security & Verification: Authentication, fraud prevention, and API compliance (e.g., Facebook/Meta, Instagram Graph API).

• Analytics & Performance Optimization: Improving user experience, feature intelligence, platform reliability, and AI-based suggestions.

• Legal & Policy Compliance: Compliance with South African POPIA, GDPR, CCPA, Meta Platform Terms, and other global privacy regulations.

• Service Communication: Important account updates, downtime alerts, billing notifications, and opt-in marketing communications.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3.1 Third-Party Integrations

• Secure transmission to official APIs of social media platforms such as Meta (Facebook & Instagram), LinkedIn, TikTok, X/Twitter, Google Business Profile, and others you have explicitly connected.

3.2 Service Providers

• Hosting, database storage, analytics, email delivery, monitoring, fraud detection, and lawful automation partners.

3.3 Legal Requirements

• Disclosure to authorities or regulators when legally required or to prevent misuse, spam, or malicious activity.

3.4 Business Transfers

• In case of merger, acquisition, rebranding, or corporate restructuring, data may transfer to the acquiring entity under equal or stronger privacy conditions.

4. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide Auto Posts and meet regulatory compliance.

• You may request full or partial deletion anytime via https://6foot5media.co.za/data-deletion/

• Tokens are automatically revoked when accounts are disconnected.

5. Security Measures

We implement enterprise-grade security controls including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS / TLS)

• Secure OAuth authentication via official social platforms

• IP filtering, rate limiting, and anti-abuse monitoring

• Access restricted to authorized personnel only

However, no system is 100% secure. You acknowledge the inherent risks of digital services.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may:

• Access and request a copy of your stored data

• Correct or update your account details

• Request deletion of your personal data (processed within 7 business days)

• Opt-out of marketing communications instantly

• Restrict or object to certain processing activities

7. Age & Eligibility

Auto Posts is strictly intended for individuals 18 years or older and registered businesses. We do not knowingly allow or collect data from minors.

8. Third-Party Links & External Policies

Auto Posts may contain links to third-party websites or service portals. Their privacy practices differ from ours, and we strongly recommend reviewing their policies separately.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with an updated "Effective Date". Continued use of the service confirms acceptance of updated terms.

10. Contact Us

6foot5 Media (Pty) Ltd – Auto Posts Support
Email: support@6foot5media.co.za
Website: https://6foot5media.co.za