Last updated: March 2026
When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password (encrypted). When you connect your social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or Pinterest), we receive access tokens with only the permissions you explicitly grant. We do not access your direct messages, follower lists, or any personal data beyond what is required to publish and manage content on your behalf.
We use your information to provide our service: generating, scheduling, and publishing content to your connected social media accounts on your behalf. Your brand information (including posts, captions, and engagement data you choose to share) is used solely to build your Brand DNA profile and create content that matches your brand voice. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties.
Your data is stored securely using encrypted databases. Payment information is handled entirely by Stripe and never touches our servers. Social media access tokens are encrypted at rest. Generated content is stored securely and associated only with your account.
Platform-specific
The Post Engine connects to your Facebook and Instagram accounts to publish content on your behalf. We only access the permissions you explicitly grant, such as publishing posts, reading basic profile information, and managing pages. We may read your existing posts and engagement data solely to build your Brand DNA profile and improve content quality. We do not store or share your Meta data with third parties. You can revoke access at any time through your Meta account settings or by disconnecting your account inside The Post Engine.
Platform-specific
The Post Engine connects to your YouTube account via the YouTube API Services. We access your channel to publish videos and shorts on your behalf. We may read your existing video data and performance metrics solely to build your Brand DNA profile. We do not access your private videos, comments, or subscriber information beyond what is required for publishing. You can revoke access at any time through your Google Account permissions at security.google.com/settings/security/permissions or by disconnecting your account inside The Post Engine. Our use of YouTube API Services is subject to the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.
Platform-specific
The Post Engine connects to your Pinterest account to publish pins on your behalf. We only access the permissions you explicitly grant, such as creating pins and reading basic profile information. We do not access your private boards, messages, or personal data beyond what is required for publishing. You can revoke access at any time through your Pinterest account settings or by disconnecting your account inside The Post Engine.
Our engine uses third-party services to generate text and images on your behalf. Your brand information and content preferences may be sent to these services for processing. These services process data according to their own privacy policies and do not retain your data for training purposes. We do not share your personal account information with these providers.
We use essential cookies to maintain your session and authentication. We use analytics to collect anonymous, aggregated usage data such as page views and performance metrics. We do not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels. No personal data is shared with analytics providers.
You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from your Settings page. You can disconnect any connected social media account at any time. You can request a copy of your data by contacting our support team. If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR including the right to access, rectify, and erase your personal data. For full data deletion instructions, visit our Data Deletion page.
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, all personal data, Brand DNA profiles, generated content, and connected account tokens are permanently deleted within 30 days. Anonymized, aggregated analytics data may be retained indefinitely.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through a notice on our website. Your continued use of The Post Engine after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at support@thepostengine.com.