1. Introduction
KOLHunter ("we", "our", "us") operates the website kolhunter.io(the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Service.
2. Information We Collect
- Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture through Google OAuth authentication.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Service, including search queries, saved creators, and feature usage.
- Gmail Data (optional): If you authorize Gmail integration, we access your Gmail account solely to send and receive emails on your behalf within the platform. See Section 4 for details.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the Service
- To authenticate your identity and manage your account
- To send outreach emails to creators on your behalf
- To improve our Service and user experience
- To communicate with you about updates or support
4. Google API Services - Limited Use Disclosure
KOLHunter's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
Specifically:
- We request Gmail permissions (
gmail.send, gmail.readonly) solely to enable you to send outreach emails and view replies within the KOLHunter platform. - We do not store, analyze, mine, or share the content of your emails with any third party.
- We do not use your Gmail data for advertising, market research, or any purpose unrelated to the core email functionality of the Service.
- Email data is transmitted securely and processed only in real-time to display messages and send replies. No email content is permanently stored on our servers.
- You may revoke Gmail access at any time through your Google Account permissions.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS), secure authentication tokens, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- With service providers who assist in operating our platform (e.g., hosting, database services), under strict confidentiality agreements
7. Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
8. Your Rights
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Revoke third-party service authorizations (e.g., Gmail)
- Export your data in a portable format
- Opt out of non-essential communications
9. Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or a notice on the Service.
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