Privacy Policy | ThreadBlog

Introduction

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

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
Twitter/X Data: When you connect your Twitter account, we access your public tweets and profile information via OAuth
Payment Information: Billing details processed securely by our payment provider (Stripe)
Communications: Messages you send to our support team

Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and actions taken
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs
Cookies: Essential cookies for authentication and preferences

How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our Service
To process your Twitter content and create blog posts
To process payments and manage subscriptions
To communicate with you about updates and support
To improve our Service through analytics
To prevent fraud and ensure security
To comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under the following legal bases:

Contract: Processing necessary to fulfill our service agreement with you
Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., marketing emails)
Legitimate Interests: For analytics and service improvement
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, and payment processing partners
AI Providers: Content is processed by AI services (OpenAI/Anthropic) for enhancement
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

AI Processing Disclosure

Your Twitter content is processed by AI services to enhance and optimize blog posts. This processing is done securely, and we do not use your content to train AI models. The AI providers we use (OpenAI, Anthropic) have their own privacy policies and data handling practices.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we retain backup data for up to 30 days. We may retain certain data longer if required by law.

Your Rights

For All Users

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your account and data
Export your data
Opt out of marketing communications

For EEA Residents (GDPR)

Right to data portability
Right to restrict processing
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For California Residents (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 (we do not sell data)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

Cookies

We use cookies for:

Essential: Authentication and security
Preferences: Remembering your settings
Analytics: Understanding how you use our Service (optional, with consent)

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect functionality.

Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), secure password hashing, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses for EEA transfers.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us.

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. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@threadblog.io