Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Jan 23, 2025

Thank you for choosing Obvious ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our storytelling and content management platform at https://obvious.app (the "Website").

Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data

We collect the following information:

- Name and email for account creation and communication
- Social media login information when you choose to sign in
- Creator/brand profile information
- Content engagement data
- Payment information for monetization purposes (processed securely by third-party providers)

1.2 Non-Personal Data

We collect:

- Usage analytics and platform engagement metrics
- Content interaction patterns
- Technical information (device, browser, IP address)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

- Manage your creator/brand account
- Process content distribution and monetization
- Track engagement and revenue sharing
- Facilitate collaboration between IP owners and creators
- Improve our platform and services
- Ensure compliance with content guidelines and legal protections

3. Data Sharing

We share information with:

- Content owners for rights management
- Payment processors for monetization
- Analytics providers to improve our services

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Instagram/Meta Data Deletion

If you use Instagram login, you can request deletion of your data through Instagram's interface:

- Visit Instagram in your web browser
- Go to your Profile
- Navigate to Options Icon -> Apps and Websites
- Go to Active tab and find our app in the list
- Click "Remove"
- Go to Removed tab and find our app then copy your User ID
- Email admin@obvious.app with subject "Request to Delete Data" and include your User ID
- You will receive a confirmation number (e.g. 712e59d8102e4690) and a link (https://obvious.app/deletion/[confirmation-number]) to track your deletion request status
- We will process the deletion within 7 days unless there are legal obligations to retain certain data

5. Data Retention and Security

We retain your information as long as necessary to:

- Maintain your account
- Process content and revenue
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect IP rights

6. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

7. Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or notification within the platform.

8. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or concerns:
Email: admin@obvious.app

By using Obvious, you consent to this Privacy Policy.