Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 1, 2026

App Name: PublishFlow

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how PublishFlow ("the App", "we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use the App to publish content to your TikTok account.

By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

The App collects only the minimum information necessary to provide the publishing service:

2.1 Information You Provide

Video files — The video content you choose to upload and publish to TikTok
Captions and metadata — The captions, hashtags, and settings you provide for each video

2.2 Information from TikTok (via OAuth)

TikTok user ID — Your TikTok account identifier (public)
TikTok username — Your public TikTok display name
Access token — A temporary OAuth token that allows the App to publish videos on your behalf

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

Your email address or phone number
Your private messages or direct messages
Your TikTok followers or following data
Your browsing history or online activity outside the App
Location data
Payment information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely for the following purposes:

To authenticate you with TikTok via OAuth 2.0
To upload and publish videos to your TikTok account as you direct
To display your TikTok profile information within the App for verification purposes
To maintain and improve the App's functionality

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

All authentication credentials, including your TikTok OAuth tokens, are stored locally on your device. They are never transmitted to or stored on our servers.

4.2 Token Expiration

TikTok OAuth tokens expire automatically after a period determined by TikTok. You can revoke the App's access at any time through your TikTok account settings.

4.3 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security practices, including:

Encrypted storage of authentication tokens on your local device
HTTPS encryption for all API communications
OAuth 2.0 with PKCE (Proof Key for Code Exchange) for secure authorization

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties.

The only data sharing that occurs is:

TikTok — Your video content and metadata are sent to TikTok's servers via the official Content Publishing API, as directed by you when you choose to publish
As required by law — We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests

6. Third-Party Services

The App integrates exclusively with TikTok's official Content Publishing API. TikTok's own Privacy Policy governs how TikTok handles your data once published:

https://www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy

7. Data Retention

Video files — Once published, your video is stored on TikTok's servers according to TikTok's retention policy. The App does not retain copies of your published videos.
Authentication tokens — Stored locally until revoked or expired
Logs — No logs of user activity are retained by the App developer

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Access — You can access your TikTok account information through the TikTok app
Revoke access — You can revoke the App's permissions at any time via TikTok's settings ("Connected Apps" in your TikTok account)
Delete — To delete locally stored data, remove the App's configuration files from your device
Data portability — Your content belongs to you; you can download your videos from TikTok at any time

9. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at the email address associated with your account.

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