Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how CharacterBug (operated by TheMarketBug LLC) collects, uses, and shares your information when you use our services, including our integration with the Instagram Graph API.

1. Information We Collect

A. Data provided by the Instagram Graph API

We use the Meta/Instagram Graph API to fetch and display public information from Instagram Business/Creator accounts that you have explicitly authorized. This includes:

• Account Information: Instagram User ID, Username, Profile Picture, and Biography.
• Media Data: Images, Videos, Captions, Comments, Permalinks, and Timestamps.
• Insights: Basic interaction metrics (likes, comments count) for performance analysis.

B. Technical Data

When you visit our website, our servers automatically log standard technical data, including your IP address, browser type, and access times. This is used solely for security and server health monitoring.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• To display a curated portfolio of AI-generated content.
• To synchronize local content generation with public social media presence.
• To analyze the engagement performance of our AI characters.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain data only as long as necessary to provide our services.

• Cache: Media files may be cached on our servers for performance.
• Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your data at any time. Please refer to our Data Deletion Instructions.

4. GDPR and Your Rights

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data. We comply with all GDPR requirements regarding data processing.

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies to ensure the website functions correctly. We may use third-party analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand site usage. You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or our data practices, please contact the Data Controller: