Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

TrendingTopics.io ("we," "us," or "our") is a content intelligence platform operated by Socially Square. We help content creators identify trending topics and generate AI-powered content. Our website is located at trendingtopics.io.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you use TrendingTopics.io:

• Account information: Your name and email address, provided when you sign in via Manus OAuth.
• Preferences: Your selected industry, target audience, and brand voice settings.
• Content drafts: Content you create and save within the app.
• Payment information: Billing is handled by Stripe. We store only your Stripe customer ID and subscription status — never your card details.
• Usage data: How you interact with the app (pages visited, features used) to improve the service.
• API keys (optional): If you choose to provide your own OpenAI API key (BYOK), it is stored encrypted and used only to generate images on your behalf.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the TrendingTopics.io service
• To personalize AI-generated content to your niche and audience
• To process payments and manage your subscription
• To send transactional notifications (e.g., subscription confirmations)
• To respond to support requests

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Stripe — Payment processing. Subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy.
• OpenAI / Manus AI — AI content and image generation. Content you submit as prompts may be processed by these services.
• Manus OAuth — Authentication. Your login is managed through the Manus platform.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data and content drafts for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at [email protected]. Deleted data is permanently removed within 30 days.

6. Cookies

We use a single session cookie to keep you logged in. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser, but this will prevent you from staying signed in.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Data portability (receive your data in a machine-readable format)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encrypted storage of sensitive credentials and HTTPS-only communication. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

TrendingTopics.io is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]