Privacy Policy
Thank you for using YourSocialMediaMarketer (“the Plugin”), developed by Black Box Consulting, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our WordPress plugin.
1. Information We Collect
a. User-Provided Information
When you connect your social media accounts through the Plugin, you may provide authorization tokens, API keys, or similar credentials required by third-party platforms (such as Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram).
These tokens are used solely for the purpose of posting content to your connected social media accounts.
b. Automatically Collected Data
The Plugin may collect limited technical data necessary for proper operation, including:
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Your WordPress site URL
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Plugin and WordPress versions
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Error or usage logs (if error reporting is enabled)
This data remains on your WordPress site and is not transmitted to Black Box Consulting, Inc., unless you voluntarily share it for support purposes.
2. How We Use Information
We use your data to:
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Authenticate your social media accounts
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Share your WordPress posts automatically to selected platforms
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Improve the Plugin’s functionality and compatibility
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Provide technical support (only when requested)
We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Storage and Security
All authentication tokens and configuration data are stored locally in your WordPress database.
Black Box Consulting, Inc. does not collect, transmit, or store your credentials on any external servers.
We recommend securing your WordPress installation with strong passwords, limited access controls, and regular backups to protect your data.
4. Third-Party Services
The Plugin integrates with third-party social media platforms via their official APIs.
By using these integrations, you are subject to each platform’s privacy policy:
Black Box Consulting, Inc. is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party platforms.
5. Data Retention
Your Plugin configuration data remains in your WordPress database until you:
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Disconnect your social media accounts, or
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Uninstall the Plugin.
When the Plugin is uninstalled, all related data and tokens are automatically deleted from your database.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, such as the GDPR or CCPA, to:
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Access, correct, or delete your information
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Restrict or object to data processing
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Withdraw consent (for example, by disconnecting your social accounts)
You can manage or remove your data directly from your WordPress dashboard under the Plugin settings.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Plugin or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be available on our official website or documentation page.
Continued use of the Plugin after any updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the Plugin, please contact us:
Black Box Consulting, Inc.
📧 Email: socialmedia@consultblackbox.com
🌐 Website: https://consultblackbox.com
