Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MonetifyGram ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our ad-monetization platform for Telegram. By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information Collection

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information generated automatically through your use of the Service.

2.1 Personal Data

• Account Information: Name, email address, and Monetag-associated email.
• Telegram Channel Data: Bot tokens, channel IDs, and channel usernames provided for integration.
• Authentication: Password hashes (we do not store plain-text passwords).

2.2 Usage & Technical Data

• Usage Metrics: Number of posts created, ad views generated, engagement statistics, and reward history.
• Technical Info: IP addresses, browser type, device information, and operating system.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies to maintain sessions and performance cookies for analytics.

3. How We Use Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To manage your account and facilitate ad placements.
• Reward Distribution: To track engagement and ensure accurate reward payouts via third-party networks.
• Platform Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to optimize user experience and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Security: Monitoring for fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, and violations of our Terms of Service.
• Communication: Sending updates regarding your account, technical notices, and service changes.

4. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with various third-party providers. Their use of your data is governed by their respective privacy policies:

• Telegram Bot API: Used to manage channel content and bot interactions.
• Monetag Advertising Network: Our primary partner for ad serving and monetization rewards.
• Railway: Our hosting infrastructure provider.
• PostgreSQL: Used for secure database storage.

5. Data Storage & Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: Sensitive data such as API tokens are encrypted at rest using industry-standard AES-256 encryption.
• Infrastructure: We utilize Railway's secure cloud infrastructure for application hosting.
• Data Retention: We retain your information for as long as your account is active or needed to provide you services, or as required by legal obligations.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access & Correction: Request a copy of your data or update inaccurate information via your dashboard.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your account and associated personal data.
• Data Portability: Request an export of your usage data in a machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications at any time.

7. International Considerations

7.1 GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union, we process data based on contractual necessity and legitimate interest. You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

7.2 CCPA Compliance

For California residents, we do not "sell" personal information as defined by the CCPA. We provide "Notice at Collection" via this policy.