Facebook Data Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15/12/2024

This Privacy Policy explains how this application (“Public Comment Scraper”) collects, uses, and protects publicly available data from Facebook pages to provide sentiment analysis and research for reporting purposes. The App complies with Facebook’s platform rules and ensures data is used responsibly.

1. Data Collection

The App collects publicly available data from Facebook using the Facebook Graph API. This data includes:

  • Public posts, comments, and engagement metrics (likes, shares, reactions) from Facebook pages.
  • Information from governmental or organizational Facebook pages.

The App does not access private data or content that is restricted by user permissions.

2. Data Use

The data collected is used solely for:

  • Sentiment analysis: To evaluate feedback from the public or customers.
  • Research and reporting: Providing insights to clients and preparing reports for government and business purposes.

No data is shared, sold, or disclosed to third parties outside of research deliverables or reports.

3. Data Storage

  • The collected data is stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel within the organization.
  • Data is not retained for longer than necessary for analysis and reporting.
  • Sensitive information, if any, is anonymized or removed from reports.

4. Data Sharing

The App does not share data with external entities except:

  • When delivering research or sentiment analysis reports to clients or organizations.
  • In compliance with applicable laws or regulations if required by legal authorities.

5. Data Security

The App implements measures to ensure data security, including:

  • Limiting access to collected data.
  • Encrypting stored data.
  • Regularly reviewing and updating security practices.

6. User Rights and Transparency

As this App accesses public data only, individuals whose data is collected retain their rights under Facebook’s terms, including:

  • Control over their data shared publicly on Facebook.
  • The ability to adjust privacy settings on their Facebook accounts to limit data visibility.

7. Contact Information

For inquiries about this Privacy Policy or the App’s usage of data, please contact:

  • Email: Contact@vividscope.co.ke

At Vividscope, we are committed to transparent communication and protecting data privacy.