Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 16, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Shorts Spy ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
By using Shorts Spy, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Password (encrypted and hashed)
- Account preferences and settings
2.2 Usage Data
We automatically collect information about how you use our service, including:
- Search queries and analyzed creators
- Features accessed and interactions
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address and general location data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2.3 Public Social Media Data
We collect publicly available data from TikTok and Instagram, including:
- Video metrics (views, likes, comments, shares)
- Engagement rates and performance data
- Posting dates and content descriptions
- Creator profile information (publicly available)
This data is collected from public profiles and content only. We do not access private accounts or non-public information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our service
- To process your account registration and manage your subscription
- To analyze creator performance and generate insights
- To communicate with you about your account, updates, and support requests
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
- To personalize your experience and provide relevant content
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our service, such as:
- Cloud hosting and database services (Supabase)
- Payment processors (Stripe via Supabase)
- Data scraping services (Apify)
- Analytics and monitoring tools
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
- Encryption of sensitive data at rest
- Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
- Secure cloud infrastructure (Supabase)
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Account Management: Update your account settings at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@shortspy.app.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Maintain your session and authentication state
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze usage patterns and improve our service
- Provide personalized content and features
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our service.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
9. 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 our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our service to you
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
- Maintain accurate records for business purposes
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or business purposes.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Shorts Spy Support
Email: info@shortspy.app