# Privacy Policy and Terms of Service
**Last Updated:** January 26, 2026
## Privacy Policy
### 1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Content Automation ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our content automation service for Pinterest and Instagram.
### 2. Information We Collect
#### 2.1 Information You Provide
- **API Credentials**: We store your API keys and tokens (Late API, Pinterest API, Instagram API, OpenAI API) locally in your `.env` file. These credentials are never transmitted to our servers.
- **Content Data**: Images, captions, descriptions, and other content you choose to publish through our service.
- **Account Information**: Profile IDs, account IDs, and usernames associated with your social media accounts.
#### 2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- **Usage Data**: Information about how you use the service (CLI commands, MCP interactions).
- **Error Logs**: Technical information collected when errors occur (for debugging purposes only).
### 3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our service
- Process and schedule your content publications
- Generate content using AI (when OpenAI API is configured)
- Improve our service and fix technical issues
- Ensure compliance with platform terms of service
### 4. Data Storage and Security
#### 4.1 Local Storage
- All API credentials and configuration data are stored locally in your `.env` file
- We do not store your credentials on any external servers
- You are responsible for securing your `.env` file and never committing it to version control
#### 4.2 Third-Party Services
Our service integrates with the following third-party services:
- **Late API** (getlate.dev): Handles content publishing to Instagram and Pinterest
- **Pinterest API**: Direct integration for Pinterest pin creation
- **OpenAI API**: Optional content generation (only when configured by you)
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their privacy policies:
- [Late API Privacy Policy](https://getlate.dev/privacy)
- [Pinterest Privacy Policy](https://policy.pinterest.com/privacy-policy)
- [OpenAI Privacy Policy](https://openai.com/privacy)
### 5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- **Service Providers**: With third-party services (Late API, Pinterest API, OpenAI) necessary to provide our service
- **Legal Requirements**: When required by law or to protect our rights
- **With Your Consent**: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
### 6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- **Access**: Request information about what data we have
- **Deletion**: Remove your data by deleting your `.env` file and uninstalling the service
- **Correction**: Update your information by modifying your `.env` file
- **Opt-Out**: Stop using the service at any time
### 7. Data Retention
- API credentials and configuration data are retained as long as you use the service
- You can delete all data by removing the `.env` file
- Error logs may be retained locally for debugging purposes
### 8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
### 9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document.
### 10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the project repository.
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## Terms of Service
### 1. Acceptance of Terms
By using Content Automation, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.
### 2. Description of Service
Content Automation is a content automation tool that helps you:
- Schedule and publish content to Pinterest and Instagram
- Generate content using AI (when OpenAI API is configured)
- Manage your social media publications through CLI or MCP (Model Context Protocol)
### 3. User Responsibilities
#### 3.1 Account Security
- You are responsible for maintaining the security of your API credentials
- Never share your `.env` file or API keys with unauthorized parties
- Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account
#### 3.2 Content Compliance
- You are solely responsible for all content you publish through our service
- Content must comply with:
- Pinterest Terms of Service
- Instagram Terms of Service
- Applicable laws and regulations
- Copyright and intellectual property rights
#### 3.3 Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Publish spam, abusive, or harmful content
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the service
- Interfere with or disrupt the service
### 4. API Usage and Limits
#### 4.1 Third-Party API Services
- You must comply with all terms of service of third-party APIs we use:
- Late API terms and rate limits
- Pinterest API terms and rate limits
- Instagram API terms and rate limits
- OpenAI API terms and usage policies
#### 4.2 Rate Limits
- You are subject to rate limits imposed by third-party services
- We are not responsible for rate limit errors from third-party APIs
- Free tier limitations apply as specified by each service provider
### 5. Intellectual Property
#### 5.1 Your Content
- You retain all rights to content you create and publish
- You grant us a limited license to process your content solely to provide the service
#### 5.2 Our Service
- The Content Automation software and documentation are protected by copyright
- You may not copy, modify, or distribute our code without permission (subject to MIT license terms)
### 6. Disclaimers
#### 6.1 Service Availability
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
- The service depends on third-party APIs which may experience downtime
- We are not responsible for service interruptions from third-party providers
#### 6.2 Content Accuracy
- AI-generated content is provided "as-is" without warranties
- You are responsible for reviewing and approving all generated content before publication
- We are not liable for any consequences of published content
### 7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
- We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the service (if any)
- We are not responsible for losses resulting from:
- Third-party API failures
- Content publication errors
- Account suspensions by social media platforms
- Unauthorized access to your credentials
### 8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the service
- Content you publish through the service
- Violation of these Terms of Service
- Violation of any third-party rights
### 9. Termination
#### 9.1 By You
- You may stop using the service at any time
- Delete your `.env` file to remove all stored data
#### 9.2 By Us
- We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these terms
- We may discontinue the service at any time with reasonable notice
### 10. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
### 11. Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.
### 12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.
### 13. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of the service.
### 14. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the project repository.
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## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
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**Note**: This is a local automation tool. All data processing occurs on your local machine. We do not operate any servers that collect or store your personal information.