Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 5, 2025

Welcome to Peel App ("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 platform.

1. Information We Collect

When you use Peel App, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, username, and profile information from TikTok and other social media platforms.
  • Social Media Data: We access and process data from Meta (Facebook/Instagram) APIs and TikTok APIs, including your public profile information, follower counts, engagement metrics, and content performance data.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including log data, device information, and analytics.
  • Business Information: For business users, we collect company name, contact details, and business verification information.

2. How We Use Your Information

Peel App uses the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our influencer-business matching services
  • To verify creator accounts and authenticate social media profiles
  • To analyze engagement metrics and performance data from Meta and TikTok APIs
  • To facilitate connections between local businesses and verified creators
  • To improve our platform and develop new features
  • To communicate with you about your account and our services
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity

3. Data Usage for Meta and TikTok APIs

Peel App integrates with Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and TikTok APIs to provide our core services. Here's how we handle this data:

  • TikTok API: We use TikTok's official APIs to authenticate users, retrieve public profile information, and access engagement metrics for verified creators. We comply with TikTok's Developer Terms and API policies.
  • Meta API: We access Instagram and Facebook data through Meta's official APIs to verify creator accounts and analyze performance metrics. All data usage complies with Meta's Platform Terms and Policies.
  • Data Retention: Social media data obtained through these APIs is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary to provide our services.
  • Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell or share your social media data with third parties except as required to provide our matching services or as required by law.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Other Users: Your public profile information may be visible to businesses and creators on our platform
  • Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and review your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Revoke API access permissions for TikTok and Meta
  • Opt-out of certain data collection and marketing communications

7. Children's Privacy

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

8. 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.

9. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@peelapp.us
Address: Austin, Texas