Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 19, 2026

1. Overview

FormatForge is a content pipeline tool for AI-generated content curation and Instagram publishing. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.

2. Information We Collect

Account data: Email address and password (hashed) when you create an account.
Content data: URLs you submit as content sources, prompts, generated videos, and curation decisions (approve/reject).
Instagram data: When you connect an Instagram account via OAuth, we store your Instagram user ID, username, and access token to publish content on your behalf.
Usage data: Session cookies for authentication; server logs (IP, timestamps) for operational purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide the service: content generation, curation, and publishing to your connected Instagram accounts.
To authenticate you and manage your account.
To improve content quality (e.g., novelty detection via embeddings).
To troubleshoot and maintain the service.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:

PocketBase: Authentication and database storage.
Replicate / fal.ai: AI video generation.
Meta (Instagram): OAuth and content publishing via the Instagram Graph API.
Garage S3 (or compatible storage): Storage of generated media files.
Cloudflare: CDN and security (if applicable).

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on our servers. We use industry-standard practices to protect your information. Passwords are hashed; OAuth tokens are stored securely.

6. Your Rights

You may:

Access and export your data.
Disconnect Instagram accounts at any time.
Delete your account and associated data by contacting us.

7. Cookies

We use session cookies for authentication. No third-party tracking cookies are used.

8. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent version.

9. Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us at the email configured for this instance.

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