What This Policy Covers
Inbond Marketing (“Plugin”, “Service”, “We”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains:
– What information we collect
– How we use that information
– Your rights regarding your data
– How to contact us with questions
Who We Are
Inbond marketing
**Version:** 1.0.0
**Plugin Type:** WordPress Plugin
**Developer:** Inbound Marketing
**Website:** https://inbondmarketing.us/
This policy applies to:
– WordPress plugin installation
– Plugin use within WordPress admin
– Data stored in WordPress database
– Communication between plugin and third-party services
Important Note
This plugin requires integration with Pinterest’s services. Please also review:
– Pinterest’s Privacy Policy: https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy
– Pinterest’s Terms of Service: https://www.pinterestbusiness.com/
– OpenAI’s Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/privacy/
– Google Analytics Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
1. Pinterest Account Information
What We Collect:
– Pinterest username
– Pinterest account ID
– Pinterest account email
– Board IDs and board information
– Pin information (title, description, image URLs)
– Pin performance metrics (impressions, saves, clicks)
– Follower counts
– Pin analytics data
How We Collect It:
– Through Pinterest OAuth 2.0 authentication
– Via Pinterest API integration
– From your authorized boards and pins
Why We Collect It
– To display your Pinterest data in WordPress
– To schedule and publish pins
– To track pin performance
– To sync boards and manage content
Where It’s Stored:
– WordPress database
– Encrypted in plugin tables
– Only on your server
User Profile Information
What We Collect:
– WordPress username
– WordPress email address
– Administrator role/capabilities
– Account creation date
– Last login date
How We Collect It:
– From WordPress user database
– Only for admin users with access
Why We Collect It:
– User authentication
– Access control
– Activity logging
– Support purposes
API Keys & Credentials
What We Collect:
– Pinterest API credentials
– OpenAI API key
– Google Analytics ID
– Timezone preference
– Notification email
How We Collect It:
– Manually entered in Settings page
– Never transmitted to our servers
Why We Collect It:
– Authenticate with third-party services
– Configure plugin functionality
– Customize user experience
Where It’s Stored:
– WordPress database only
– Encrypted in database
– Password-protected in WordPress admin
Pin Content Data
What We Collect:
– Pin titles
– Pin descriptions
– Pin images (URLs, not uploaded)
– Destination URLs
– Scheduling information
– Pin status (pending, published, failed)
How We Collect It:
– From user input in scheduler
– From CSV bulk uploads
– From Pinterest API
Why We Collect It:
– Pin scheduling and publishing
– Content management
– Analytics and reporting
Activity & Usage Data
What We Collect:
– Features used
– Scheduling activity
– Analytics views
– Report generation
– Settings changes
– Search queries (keywords researched)
How We Collect It:
– Automatically through plugin usage
– Logged in WordPress database
– Not tracked with cookies
Why We Collect It:
– Improve plugin functionality
– Understand usage patterns
– Provide better support
Website Information
What We Collect:
– Your WordPress site URL
– WordPress version
– PHP version
– Plugin list
– Theme information
– Server information
How We Collect It:
– Automatically on plugin activation
– During plugin updates
– If you contact support
Why We Collect It:
– Verify compatibility
– Troubleshoot issues
– Provide technical support
Payment Information (If Applicable)
What We Collect:
– Email address
– Name
– Billing address
– Payment method (processed by Stripe/PayPal)
– Subscription level
– License key
How We Collect It:
– Through checkout process
– Payment processor handles credit cards
Why We Collect It:
– Process subscription
– Provide access to paid features
– Billing records
Note: We do NOT store credit card information. Payment processors (Stripe/PayPal) handle this securely.
Communication Data
What We Collect:
– Email messages to support
– Support ticket information
– Feature requests
– Bug reports
– Chat conversations
How We Collect It:
– Support email
– Contact forms
– Direct communication
Why We Collect It:
– Provide technical support
– Fix bugs
– Improve plugin
– Respond to inquiries
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
Pinterest Account Management
We use your Pinterest data to:
– Display boards and pins in WordPress
– Schedule and publish pins
– Fetch analytics and performance data
– Sync board updates
– Manage pin scheduling
**Legal Basis:** Your consent through OAuth authentication
Plugin Functionality
We use your information to:
– Generate AI descriptions (via OpenAI)
– Research keywords
– Analyze competitors
– Track affiliate links
– Generate reports
**Legal Basis:** Service provision (necessary to provide plugin)
Analytics & Improvements
We use data to:
– Understand how plugin is used
– Identify bugs and issues
– Improve features
– Develop new features
– Optimize performance
**Legal Basis:** Legitimate business interest
Customer Support
We use information to:
– Respond to support requests
– Troubleshoot issues
– Provide technical help
– Send updates about your account
**Legal Basis:** Contractual obligation
Legal Compliance
We may use information to:
– Comply with legal obligations
– Enforce Terms of Service
– Prevent fraud or abuse
– Protect security
**Legal Basis:** Legal obligation
Marketing (If Opted In)
We may send you:
– Product updates
– Feature announcements
– Promotional offers
– Newsletter
– Educational content
**Legal Basis:** Your consent (you can opt out anytime)
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DATA SECURITY
How We Protect Your Data
Encryption
– Data in transit: HTTPS/SSL encryption
– Data at rest: Database encryption (where applicable)
– Sensitive fields: Encrypted storage in database
Access Control
– Only administrators can access plugin data
– WordPress user permissions enforced
– Password protection for WordPress admin
– Two-factor authentication recommended
API Security
– API keys stored in WordPress admin only
– Keys never sent to our servers
– Secure OAuth 2.0 authentication with Pinterest
– Rate limiting to prevent abuse
Database Security
– Nonce verification on all forms
– SQL injection prevention (prepared statements)
– XSS protection (output escaping)
– CSRF protection on all actions
Server Security
– Regular backups recommended
– HTTPS required for plugin access
– WordPress security best practices
– Regular plugin updates patched
What We Cannot Guarantee
Security is important, but no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee:
– Prevention of all cyber attacks
– Protection against all exploits
– Security of your hosting provider
– Security if credentials are compromised
– Physical security of servers
Your Responsibility
You must:
– Use strong WordPress admin password
– Keep WordPress and plugins updated
– Use HTTPS on your website
– Limit admin access
– Monitor account activity
– Report suspicious activity immediately
YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Under GDPR (European Union)
If you’re in the EU, you have the right to:
**1. Access**
– Know what personal data we hold about you
– Request a copy of your data
– Receive in portable format
**2. Correction**
– Correct inaccurate information
– Update outdated data
**3. Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)**
– Request deletion of your data
– Exceptions: If legally required to keep
**4. Restriction**
– Limit how we use your data
– Request we stop processing
**5. Portability**
– Get your data in machine-readable format
– Transfer to another service
**6. Objection**
– Object to certain processing
– Opt-out of marketing
**7. Withdraw Consent**
– Withdraw consent anytime
– No penalty for withdrawal
Under CCPA (California, USA)
If you’re in California, you have the right to:
**1. Know**
– What personal information is collected
– How it’s used
– Whether it’s sold
**2. Delete**
– Request deletion of information
– Except where legally required
**3. Opt-Out**
– Opt-out of selling/sharing data
**4. Non-Discrimination**
– Not be discriminated against for exercising rights
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
**What They Receive:**
– Authentication request
– Board and pin requests
– Scheduling commands
– Analytics queries
**Privacy Policy:** https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy
**Data Processing:**
– Pinterest processes your Pinterest data
– Governed by Pinterest’s Terms
– You control what we can access via Pinterest OAuth
OpenAI (For AI Features)
**What They Receive:**
– Pin titles you enter
– Keywords you provide
– Tone preference
– Generate API requests
**Privacy Policy:** https://openai.com/privacy/
**Data Processing:**
– OpenAI processes text for AI generation
– Data may be used to improve services
– You can disable AI features to avoid OpenAI processing
**Important:** OpenAI may use your data for service improvement. If this concerns you, don’t use AI features.
Google Analytics (Optional)
**What They Receive:**
– Website traffic data (if you configure)
– Page views from Pinterest
– Traffic sources
– Conversion data
**Privacy Policy:** https://policies.google.com/privacy
**Data Processing:**
– Google Analytics anonymizes data
– You control what’s tracked
Payment Processors (If Using Paid Features)
**Stripe / PayPal**
– Your email and name
– Subscription information
– NOT credit card information (processed by Stripe/PayPal)
**Privacy Policy:**
– Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy
– PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/privacy
WordPress.org (Plugin Directory)
**What They Receive:**
– Plugin version information
– Update checks
– Support ticket data (if posted)
**Privacy Policy:** https://wordpress.org/privacy/
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COOKIES & TRACKING
Do We Use Cookies?
**Plugin Usage:** NO cookies for core plugin functionality
**WordPress Admin:**
– Yes, WordPress sets authentication cookies
– Standard WordPress security feature
– Necessary for login/session management
**Third-Party Services:**
– Pinterest: Sets cookies (governed by Pinterest policy)
– OpenAI: May set cookies
– Google Analytics: Sets tracking cookies (if configured)
Tracking
**What We Track:**
– Plugin usage statistics (feature usage)
– Error logs
– Performance metrics
**What We Don’t Track:**
– Personal browsing history
– Cross-site tracking
– Marketing pixels
– Retargeting
Disabling Tracking
You can:
– Disable AI features (stops OpenAI tracking)
– Don’t configure Google Analytics
– Use privacy browser extensions
– Request data deletion
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DATA RETENTION
How Long We Keep Your Data
**Pinterest Data:**
– Kept as long as plugin is active
– Deleted when plugin is uninstalled
– You can request deletion anytime
**User Data:**
– Kept as long as WordPress account exists
– Can be deleted with WordPress user deletion
– Backups may retain data
**Activity Logs:**
– Kept for 90 days
– Then automatically deleted
– Can be manually purged
**Scheduled Pins:**
– Kept indefinitely
– You can delete individually
– Bulk delete available
**API Keys:**
– Kept as long as configured
– Deleted when removed from settings
– Deleted if plugin uninstalled
**Backups:**
– Your hosting provider may backup data
– We don’t control backup retention
– Check with your hosting for backup policy
Deleting Your Data
**To Delete Your Data:**
1. **Via Plugin Settings:**
– Go to Settings
– Click “Delete All Data”
– Confirm deletion
– All plugin data will be deleted
2. **Via Plugin Uninstall:**
– Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins
– Click “Delete”
– Choose “Delete all data”
– Complete deletion occurs
3. **Manual Database Deletion:**
– Via phpMyAdmin
– Delete tables with “pbm_” prefix
– Be careful – this is permanent!
4. **Contact Us:**
– Email: info.abmdigitalmarketing@gmail.com
– Request complete data deletion
– We’ll process within 30 days
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CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Age Restrictions
This plugin and website are NOT intended for children under 13.
We do NOT knowingly collect data from children under 13.
If we discover we’ve collected data from a child under 13:
– We’ll delete it immediately
– Notify parents/guardians
– Comply with applicable laws
For Parents/Guardians
If you believe your child provided information:
– Contact us immediately at privacy@example.com
– Provide child’s name and email
– We’ll delete their data
COPPA Compliance
We comply with Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):
– No targeted marketing to children
– No behavioral tracking of children
– No sale of children’s data
– Parental consent for data collection
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CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
Updates to Privacy Policy
We may update this policy:
– To reflect service changes
– For legal compliance
– To improve clarity
– When new features added
**Notice of Changes:**
– Changes posted on website
– Major changes: Email notification
– You’ll have 30 days to review
**Your Rights:**
– You can opt-out of plugin
– No penalty for non-acceptance
– Stop using plugin if you disagree
Version History
| Version | Date | Change |
|———|——|——–|
| 1.0 | Jan 2024 | Initial privacy policy |
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CONTACT US
Privacy Questions
**Email:** info.abmdigitalmarketing@gmail.com
**Response Time:** Within 7 business days
Data Requests
**Email:** info.abmdigitalmarketing@gmail.com
**Subject:** “Data Access Request”
**Include:** Your name, email, specific request
Report a Violation
**Email:** info.abmdigitalmarketing@gmail.com
**Subject:** “Privacy Violation Report”
**Include:** Details of violation, your contact info
