Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BusinessBST ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, phone number
• Business Information: Business name, industry, description, contact details
• Content: Photos, text, social media posts, and other content you create
• Payment Information: Billing details (processed securely by our payment provider)

Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent on the Service
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Cookies: Session identifiers and preferences (see Cookie Policy below)

Social Media Information

When you connect social media accounts, we collect:

• Account profile information (name, profile picture)
• Access tokens to post on your behalf
• Post performance metrics (likes, shares, views)
• Follower counts and engagement data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Generate websites and content using AI
• Post to your connected social media accounts
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send important updates and notifications
• Improve and optimize the Service
• Provide customer support
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and abuse

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

Service Providers

• Cloud hosting providers (AWS)
• Payment processors
• Email service providers
• Analytics platforms

Social Media Platforms

Content you choose to post through the Service is shared with the respective social media platforms.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure cloud infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Needed to provide the Service
• Required by law or for legitimate business purposes

After account deletion, we may retain some information for legal compliance and fraud prevention.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

8. Social Media Connections

When you connect social media accounts:

• We store access tokens securely
• You can revoke access at any time through your account settings
• We only post content you explicitly approve or schedule
• We do not access your private messages or personal data beyond authorized scopes

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your session and authentication
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze usage patterns
• Improve the Service

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect Service functionality.

10. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

13. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if 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 these rights

Note: We do not sell your personal information.

14. GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have rights under GDPR including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Service. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: