Welcome to SocialNest, a platform that centralizes your links, manages appointments, offers free services supported by ads, and allows you to manage social media posts through Meta’s API (Facebook and Instagram).

SocialNest, operated by Easy Software Technologies, values your privacy and is committed to protecting your data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information when you use SocialNest:

• Personal data: name, email, phone number, and billing information (for paid services).
• Usage data: history of actions on our site, page views, interactions.
• Scheduling data: information shared for managing appointments.
• Third-party data: with your permission, we access your social media accounts to manage posts on Facebook and Instagram using Meta’s API.

2. Data Minimization

SocialNest only collects the minimum amount of data necessary to provide and improve our services. We are committed to processing data proportionally and to storing only what is essential for operational needs.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and personalize our services, such as link aggregation, scheduling, and e-commerce.
• Display ads to support free services.
• Optimize user experience by analyzing data to improve services.
• Manage your social media posts on Facebook and Instagram with your permission, through Meta’s API integration.

4. Data Encryption and Security

SocialNest uses industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your data in transit and at rest. Our systems are continuously monitored, and we implement multiple layers of security to protect your data from unauthorized access.

5. Access Control and Activity Logging

Only authorized personnel have access to sensitive data, and all access is logged and monitored to ensure transparency and security. Logs are regularly reviewed to prevent unauthorized access.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

Your data is retained only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. Users may request deletion of their information at any time by contacting support, and we honor such requests promptly.

7. Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

SocialNest conducts regular Data Protection Impact Assessments to identify and mitigate privacy risks associated with our services, especially those involving sensitive social media integrations. This assessment helps ensure the safety and privacy of your data.

8. User Consent and Transparency

SocialNest ensures all data collection and processing is transparent, and user consent is acquired for each purpose. Users can withdraw consent at any time, and we provide clear information on all ways in which their data is used.

9. Sharing Your Data

We only share your data in the following cases:

• With trusted partners, such as integration with Meta’s APIs for managing your social media posts.
• To comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights, if necessary.
• With third-party providers: certain providers may access necessary data to operate SocialNest (such as hosting, payment processing, and technical maintenance).

10. Using Meta APIs (Facebook and Instagram)

With your consent, we integrate Meta’s APIs to manage your social media posts directly from SocialNest. This allows you to:

• Automatically post content on your Facebook and Instagram accounts (Skedrules).
• Schedule posts via our content management interface.

We strictly follow Meta’s API usage guidelines, and you can revoke SocialNest’s access at any time through your settings.

11. Compliance with European Regulations

SocialNest is committed to complying with relevant European regulations, including:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): We respect user rights to access, correct, delete, and restrict the use of their personal data.
• ePrivacy Directive: We provide clear consent options for cookies and tracking technologies.
• Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA): Our platform aligns with fair transparency standards and user protection guidelines.
• NIS-2 Directive: We maintain strong cybersecurity measures to protect your data on our platform.

12. Your Rights

In compliance with GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to access: view the information we have about you.
• Right to correct: update your personal information.
• Right to delete: request deletion of your data.
• Right to restrict: limit how we use your information.
• Right to withdraw consent: revoke access to your social media accounts via Meta’s APIs at any time.

13. Changes to the Privacy Policy

SocialNest reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy in response to changes in law or our services. We will notify you of changes by email or by posting an update on our platform.

14. Contact Us

For any questions or to exercise your rights, please contact our support team:

Email: support@getsocialnest.com

Address:Noésis Software Technologies, 13 rue edmé Fremy, 78000 Versailles, Yvelines France

15. Data Usage and API Compliance with LinkedIn

15.1 Purpose of Data Collection

Our platform integrates LinkedIn APIs to enhance user experience by enabling functionalities such as content sharing, profile synchronization, and interaction with LinkedIn's ecosystem. The data collected through LinkedIn APIs is strictly limited to what is necessary for these functionalities and is processed in compliance with LinkedIn's API policies and guidelines.

15.2 Types of Data Collected

When you connect your LinkedIn account with our platform, we may collect and process the following data:

• Basic profile information (e.g., name, profile picture, headline).
• Email address (if authorized and permitted by LinkedIn's API).
• Data related to sharing or posting content on LinkedIn, such as the content itself and its metadata.
• Unique LinkedIn user ID for account linking and authentication purposes.

15.3 Use of Collected Data

The data collected through LinkedIn APIs is used exclusively for:

• Allowing users to share content directly on their LinkedIn profiles.
• Synchronizing and updating user profiles as requested by the user.
• Managing authentication and ensuring secure user sessions.
• Providing insights into LinkedIn-related activities initiated through our platform.

15.4 Data Storage and Security

We store LinkedIn-related data securely in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, and LinkedIn's API usage policies. All sensitive data, including access tokens, is encrypted and stored securely. Access to this data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

15.5 Data Retention

We retain LinkedIn-related data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or as required by applicable laws. Access tokens and session data are automatically deleted after expiration or user disconnection from the platform.

15.6 User Control and Revocation

Users have the right to:

• Disconnect their LinkedIn accounts from our platform at any time.
• Revoke our access to their LinkedIn data via their LinkedIn account settings.
• Request deletion of their LinkedIn-related data stored on our platform.

15.7 Compliance with LinkedIn's API Policies

We are committed to adhering to LinkedIn's API Terms of Use and other relevant policies. This includes:

• Using LinkedIn APIs only for the purposes explicitly permitted by LinkedIn.
• Ensuring that data collected through LinkedIn APIs is not shared with third parties, except as required by law or as explicitly authorized by the user.
• Respecting LinkedIn users' privacy and data protection rights.

15.8 Third-Party Sharing

We do not share or sell data collected through LinkedIn APIs to third parties. Data may only be disclosed under the following circumstances:

• When required by legal obligations.
• To authorized service providers who assist in the functionalities provided by our platform, and only to the extent necessary for them to fulfill their services, while adhering to strict confidentiality agreements.

15.9 Updates to LinkedIn Integration and Data Usage

We may update the functionalities and data usage practices related to LinkedIn APIs from time to time to remain compliant with LinkedIn's policies. Any significant changes will be communicated to users via updates to our Privacy Policy and, where necessary, through explicit notifications.