Privacy Policy
FeedShaper ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our browser extension ("the Extension"), designed to help you shape your social media feed by automatically interacting with content based on your defined role and preferences.
Data Collection and Use
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Account Information When you create an account, we collect your email address and any other information you provide during registration. This information is stored on our servers and used to manage your account, provide customer support, and communicate with you about the Service.
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Role and Preference Settings You configure your role (e.g., "good student", "health enthusiast") and custom like/dislike preferences within the Extension. These settings are stored on our servers and are used by our AI system to determine how to automatically interact with content on supported platforms.
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Usage Data We collect information about how you use the Extension, including:
- The frequency and duration of Extension usage
- Which features you use
- Content interaction patterns
- Error logs and diagnostic information for troubleshooting
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Content Analysis Data The Extension uses AI algorithms to analyze content from supported platforms (currently X) to make like/dislike decisions. Content analysis is performed both locally and via secure cloud calls to third-party AI services. Only essential content summaries or metadata necessary for AI processing are transmitted, and personal identifiers are excluded.
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Platform Interaction Data We log like/dislike actions performed by the Extension on your behalf to provide you with activity history and analytics.
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Device and Technical Information We may collect non-personally identifiable device, browser, and operating system information to ensure compatibility and improve service performance.
Data Sharing
- We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
- We share data with third-party AI service providers for content analysis and decision-making. Information shared with these providers is limited to what is necessary for processing and is protected via encryption and data minimization practices.
- We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users.
- In the event of a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this Privacy Policy.
Data Security and Storage
- Your account information, role settings, preferences, and usage data are stored on our secure servers.
- We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption in transit and at rest, to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or breach.
- Data transmitted between the Extension and our servers, as well as between our servers and third-party AI service providers, is encrypted using industry-standard protocols.
- We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide the Service and comply with legal obligations.
Your Rights and Choices
- Access and Modification: You can access, update, or modify your account settings, role, and preferences at any time through the Extension interface.
- Data Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at support@feedshaper.com. Note that some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
- Disable Automation: You can pause or disable the automated like/dislike functionality at any time through the Extension settings.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of non-essential email communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
Permissions
The Extension requires the following browser permissions:
- Host access: To read and interact with content on supported social media platforms (currently X).
- Storage: To store your settings and preferences locally and synchronize them with our servers.
- Web requests: To communicate with our servers for account management, settings synchronization, and AI processing.
These permissions are solely for the purpose of delivering the core functionality of automatically interacting with social media content to shape your feed.
Third-Party AI Services
The Service integrates with third-party AI service providers for content analysis. When content is sent to these services for processing:
- Only necessary content summaries or metadata are transmitted
- Personal identifiers are excluded from data sent to AI services
- Data is encrypted during transmission
- Third-party AI providers are contractually required to use your data only for the purpose of providing the Service
Use of third-party AI services is subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of service.
Children's Privacy
The Extension is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at support@feedshaper.com.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers and processing.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page with an updated revision date
- Sending an email notification to the address associated with your account (if applicable)
- Displaying a notice within the Extension
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@feedshaper.com.