Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2025-10-14

1. Introduction

Welcome to TheToolk.it ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our video posting service (the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Authentication Information

When you connect your social media accounts to our Service using OAuth authentication, we collect:

  • OAuth access tokens and refresh tokens
  • Your user ID from each connected platform
  • Your username or display name from each platform
  • Profile information necessary for authentication

2.2 Video Content

We temporarily process video files that you upload to post to the following platforms:

  • YouTube
  • Bluesky
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • Threads
  • Instagram
  • Farcaster
  • Twitter (X)

2.3 Usage Information

We collect information about how you use our Service, including:

  • Posting history and timestamps
  • Platform destinations selected
  • Service interactions and error logs

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely to:

  • Authenticate your identity via OAuth
  • Post videos to your connected social media accounts via their respective APIs
  • Maintain and improve our Service
  • Provide customer support
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

4.1 Social Media Platforms

By using our Service, you authorize us to share your video content with the social media platforms you select. Each platform has its own privacy policy and terms of service:

4.2 No Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

5. OAuth Authentication

Our Service uses OAuth 2.0 to authenticate with social media platforms. This means:

  • We never receive or store your social media passwords
  • You grant us limited permissions to post content on your behalf
  • You can revoke access at any time through your account settings or the respective platform's security settings
  • Access tokens are stored securely and encrypted

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide the Service:

  • OAuth tokens: Retained until you disconnect your account or revoke access
  • Video files: Temporarily processed and deleted immediately after successful posting
  • Usage logs: Retained for up to 90 days

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure storage of OAuth tokens
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited access to personal information

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Revoke OAuth access to any connected platform
  • Opt-out of certain data collection
  • Export your data

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

TheToolk.it
Email: alanparty@protonmail.com

13. API Usage and Compliance

Our Service operates in compliance with the API Terms of Service and developer policies of all connected platforms. We use official APIs provided by each platform and do not engage in:

  • Unauthorized data scraping
  • Rate limit violations
  • Unauthorized automation

14. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your session
  • Remember your authentication state
  • Ensure proper functioning of the Service

We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.