Privacy Policy

Welcome to TikBanana! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered content creation platform. TikBanana enables users to create viral TikTok content through advanced image manipulation and video generation using Google's Gemini API and Veo.

By using TikBanana, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our service.

1.Data Collection

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Username, email address, password, profile avatar
• Content Uploads: Images you upload (JPEG/PNG, max 20MB each)
• Creative Instructions: Text prompts and descriptions for AI processing
• Captions: Custom captions for TikTok publishing
• Social Media Connections: TikTok account linking and OAuth permissions

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: Generation requests, processing times, success/failure rates
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Performance Metrics: API response times, error logs, system performance
• Content Metadata: Creation dates, file sizes, generation parameters

Third-Party Information

• OAuth Data: Profile information from Google and TikTok authentication
• TikTok Integration: Account verification status, publishing permissions
• Analytics Data: Aggregated usage statistics and performance insights

2.AI Processing & Content Generation

How We Process Your Content

• Image Analysis: Your uploaded images are analyzed by Google's Gemini API for content understanding and processing
• Content Generation: AI creates new images and videos based on your prompts and uploaded content
• Safety Filtering: All content passes through Google's safety filters to prevent harmful or inappropriate material
• Format Optimization: Generated content is optimized for TikTok's requirements and algorithm

Data Handling During AI Processing

• Your content is transmitted securely to Google's AI services via encrypted channels
• Google processes your content according to their own privacy policies and security standards
• We do not store your original images permanently on Google's servers
• Processing occurs in real-time with temporary file handling

Content Ownership

You retain ownership of your original uploaded content. The AI-generated content created from your inputs is yours to use commercially and personally. We do not claim ownership over your generated content, but we retain the right to use aggregated, anonymized data for service improvement.

3.Social Media Integration

TikTok Integration

When you connect your TikTok account, we collect and use the following information:

• Account Verification: TikTok username and profile information for account linking
• Publishing Permissions: Authorization to upload videos to your TikTok account
• Upload Status: Success/failure notifications and publishing metadata
• Rate Limit Management: API usage tracking to comply with TikTok's rate limits

OAuth Authentication

• We use OAuth 2.0 for secure account linking with TikTok and Google
• You can revoke these permissions at any time through your account settings
• We only request the minimum permissions necessary for platform functionality
• Your social media passwords are never stored or accessed by TikBanana

Data Sharing with Social Platforms

When you publish content to TikTok, the generated videos and captions you provide are shared with TikTok according to their platform policies. We do not share any additional personal information beyond what's necessary for content publishing.

4.Data Storage & Security

Storage Infrastructure

• Cloud Storage: User content is stored securely in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud Storage
• Database: User accounts and metadata are stored in PostgreSQL with encryption at rest
• Session Management: Redis for secure session management and job queue processing
• Secure URLs: Time-limited, secure URLs for media access and sharing

Security Measures

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS and at rest using AES-256
• Access Control: Role-based access controls and principle of least privilege
• File Validation: Comprehensive file type and size validation with virus scanning
• Authentication: Secure password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
• Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring and logging of all system access

Data Protection

We implement multiple layers of security to protect your personal information:

• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Automatic cleanup of temporary processing files
• Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Employee training on data protection and privacy best practices

5.Your Rights

Your Data Rights Include:

• Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your personal data
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where applicable

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@tikbanana.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Account Management

• You can update your profile information and preferences in your account settings
• You can disconnect social media accounts at any time
• You can delete individual pieces of generated content from your gallery
• You can request complete account deletion with data export option

6.Cookies & Tracking

How We Use Cookies

• Authentication: Session cookies to keep you logged in
• Preferences: Remember your settings like theme preferences
• Performance: Monitor system performance and user experience
• Security: Prevent fraud and protect against abuse

Types of Cookies

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

7.Third-Party Services

TikBanana integrates with several third-party services to provide our AI-powered content creation platform. Each service has its own privacy policy and data handling practices.

8.Data Retention

How Long We Keep Your Data

• Account Information: Retained as long as your account is active
• Generated Content: Stored until you delete it or close your account
• Temporary Files: Automatically deleted within 24 hours of processing
• Log Data: Kept for up to 90 days for security and performance monitoring
• Inactive Accounts: Deleted after 3 years of inactivity with 30-day notice

Deletion Procedures

When data is deleted, we ensure secure erasure:

• Immediate removal from active systems
• Secure deletion from backup systems within 30 days
• Anonymization of any data required for legal or business purposes
• Confirmation provided upon request

9.International Transfers

TikBanana operates globally and your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

Data Transfer Safeguards

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU data transfers
• Adequacy decisions where available
• Binding Corporate Rules for intra-group transfers
• Industry-standard security measures regardless of location

Primary Data Locations

• United States: Primary hosting and processing (Google Cloud Platform)
• European Union: EU user data processing where required by law
• Asia-Pacific: Regional processing for performance optimization

10.Children's Privacy

Child Safety Measures

• Age verification during account registration
• Parental consent mechanisms where required by law
• Enhanced content safety filters for younger users
• Immediate deletion of data if we discover it belongs to a child under 13

Parental Rights

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@tikbanana.com. We will investigate and take appropriate action, including deleting the account and all associated data if necessary.

11.Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes in the following ways:

• Email notification to registered users
• Prominent notice on our platform
• In-app notifications for significant changes
• Updated "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy

Your Continued Use

Your continued use of TikBanana after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes. If you do not agree to any changes, you must discontinue using our service and may delete your account.