Privacy Policy – Socstats

1. Introduction

Welcome to Socstats ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit ghosta7.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs — collected automatically via server logs and analytics tools.
Search Queries: Social media profile URLs or usernames you enter into our search tool. These may be stored to improve caching and performance.
Cookies: Small data files placed on your device to enhance your experience and serve relevant advertisements (see Section 5).

We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., via a contact form).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its features.
Cache and serve social media statistics faster for all users.
Analyze usage trends to understand how visitors interact with the Site.
Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.
Comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently:

RapidAPI / Instagram Statistics API: Used to retrieve public social media statistics. Queries are sent to their servers; their privacy policy applies.
Google AdSense: Displays advertisements on our Site. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out at google.com/settings/ads.
Supabase: Our database provider stores cached analytics data. No personal user data is stored in our database.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies used on our Site include:

Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site.
Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to deliver personalized ads.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

6. Data Retention

Cached social media statistics are stored in our database for up to 7 days to improve performance. After this period, data is refreshed from the source API. We do not retain any personal user data beyond standard server log retention periods (typically 30 days).

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Object to or restrict our processing of your data.
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact form on our website.