1. Introduction
Welcome to The Best Suppliers ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application and services, including our integration with Meta platforms (Facebook and Instagram).
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information from Meta Platforms
When you connect your Facebook or Instagram account to our application, we may collect:
- Your public profile information (name, profile picture, user ID)
- Email address (if you grant permission)
- Pages you manage (if you grant permission)
- Publishing permissions to post on your behalf
- Instagram Business Account information (if applicable)
2.2 Information You Provide
- Account registration information
- Product information you choose to share
- Content you create or post through our platform
- Communications with our support team
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our application and services
- Social Media Integration: To post content on your Facebook and Instagram accounts on your behalf (only with your explicit permission)
- Product Management: To help you manage and share product information
- Communication: To send you updates, notifications, and respond to your inquiries
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our platform and improve our services
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activities
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 With Meta Platforms
We share information with Meta (Facebook and Instagram) only when you authorize us to post content on your behalf or access your account information. We comply with Meta's Platform Terms and Developer Policies.
4.2 With Third Parties
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our business (hosting, analytics, customer support)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
4.3 We Do NOT
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your data with advertisers without your consent
- Use your information for purposes not disclosed in this policy
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (see our Data Deletion page)
- Revoke Permissions: Disconnect your Facebook/Instagram account at any time through your Meta account settings
- Opt-Out: Opt-out of certain data collection and processing activities
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you request deletion of your data, we will delete or anonymize it within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
9. Meta Platform Compliance
Our application complies with Meta's Platform Terms and Policies. We only request the minimum permissions necessary to provide our services. All data received from Meta platforms is used in accordance with their policies and this Privacy Policy.
Permissions we request:
- Basic profile information (public_profile)
- Email address (email) - optional
- Page management (pages_manage_posts, pages_read_engagement)
- Instagram content publishing (instagram_basic, instagram_content_publish)
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers 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 transfers.
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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
13. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information includes:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
- Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract we have with you
- Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for us to comply with the law
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party
14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to deletion of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights