Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 8/11/2024

At Owlit, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our services. By using our app, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use our app:

User Data:
- Your Google account information, including username, profile picture, and email address, upon signing up.
- Tokens and Instagram-specific scoped user IDs obtained after Instagram authorization.
Instagram Data:
- Recent 30 posts’ metadata (e.g., media URL, thumbnail, post ID, and media type).
- Comments left on your posts, including the content of the comments and usernames of commenters.
Custom Settings: Any custom messages, custom comments, or target substrings configured through the app’s UI.

2. How We Use Your Information

The data we collect is used for the following purposes:

To allow content creators to set custom messages and comments based on interactions with their Instagram posts.
To privately reply to user comments with custom messages as configured by the content creator.
To display Instagram posts and metadata in the app’s UI for configuration purposes.
To improve app functionality, user experience, and performance.
To develop upcoming features such as automated knowledge-based replies to questions asked in comments.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except as described below:

With service providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our app (e.g., cloud hosting, data analytics platforms).
To comply with legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.

4. Data Retention

We retain the data we collect only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You can request that we delete your data at any time by contacting us through the contact information below.

Additionally: If you remove our app from your Instagram account, we will delete your tokens and all associated metadata (e.g., posts’ metadata) from our systems.

5. User Rights and Control

As a user, you have the following rights:

Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your data, including any stored tokens or Instagram metadata.
Opt-Out: You can choose not to use certain features, such as custom messaging or auto-reply functionalities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of data transmission or storage can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Transfer

Your data may be stored on servers located in other countries due to the use of cloud services. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our app integrates with Instagram’s platform and Google Sign-In. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before interacting with these services.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: tsk1729@yahoo.com
Website: www.owlit.in
Address: 103, He and She Coliving, Spice Garden, Bengaluru

By using Owlit, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting it as we provide valuable services for content creators and product advertisements.