Table of Contents
1. Introduction
At socialunlocks.com, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our content locker platform, monetization services, analytics tools, and website (collectively, the "Service").
We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or our practices, please contact us.
Important: This platform involves monetization features, analytics tracking, and third-party integrations. Please review this policy carefully to understand how your data is used in these contexts.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
- • Username and display name
- • Email address
- • Password (encrypted)
- • Profile information (bio, links)
- • API keys (for third-party integrations)
Session & Device Data
- • Device information
- • IP address and location
- • Browser type and version
- • Operating system
- • Device fingerprint
Content Locker Data
When you create and use content lockers, we collect:
- Locker titles, descriptions, and content URLs
- Task requirements and unlock conditions
- Visitor interactions and completion rates
- Analytics data (views, unlocks, conversion rates)
- User-generated content and media uploads
Monetization Data
For monetization features, we collect:
- Earnings and transaction history
- CPM rates and payment calculations
- Third-party integration usage (Lootlabs, Linkvertise, etc.)
- Payout information and payment methods
- Fraud detection and traffic quality data
Analytics & Performance Data
We automatically collect analytics information:
- Page views, session duration, and user flow
- Feature usage and interaction patterns
- Error logs and performance metrics
- Traffic sources and referral data
- Geographic distribution of users
Authentication & Security Data
We collect information necessary for authentication and security:
- Passwords (stored as encrypted hashes using bcrypt with 12 salt rounds)
- Device fingerprints for fraud prevention
- Login timestamps, IP addresses, and session data
- Failed login attempts and security events
- Multi-device session tracking
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
Provide and Improve Services
- Create and manage your account and content lockers
- Process monetization transactions and calculate earnings
- Provide analytics and performance insights
- Enable third-party integrations (Lootlabs, Linkvertise, etc.)
- Improve and optimize our Service
- Develop new features and functionality
Monetization & Earnings
- Calculate and track your earnings from content lockers
- Process payouts and payment transactions
- Integrate with third-party monetization platforms
- Detect and prevent fraud in monetization activities
- Provide earnings analytics and reporting
- Manage affiliate program and referral tracking
Security and Fraud Prevention
- Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
- Monitor suspicious activities and traffic patterns
- Protect against security threats and unauthorized access
- Verify identity and authenticate users
- Prevent click fraud and traffic manipulation
- Maintain platform integrity and user trust
Analytics & Performance
- Track content locker performance and engagement
- Analyze user behavior and platform usage
- Generate insights and recommendations
- Optimize platform performance and user experience
- Conduct research and development
Communications
- Send important account notifications
- Provide security alerts and fraud warnings
- Notify about earnings and payout updates
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Send updates about our Service (with your consent)
Legal Compliance
- Comply with legal obligations and regulations
- Respond to legal requests and court orders
- Enforce our terms and policies
- Protect our rights and property
- Prevent illegal activities and violations
4. Monetization & Analytics Data
This section specifically addresses data collection related to monetization features.
Earnings Data Collection
We collect detailed information about your monetization activities:
- Individual transaction records and amounts
- CPM rates applied to each transaction
- Traffic quality scores and fraud detection results
- Integration performance and success rates
- Geographic and demographic data of your traffic
- Time stamps and session information for each monetization event
Third-Party Integration Data
When using third-party monetization platforms, we may collect:
- API keys and authentication tokens (encrypted)
- Generated links and short codes
- Integration performance metrics
- Third-party platform response data
- Error logs and debugging information
Analytics & Performance Tracking
We track detailed analytics for your content lockers:
- Visitor behavior and interaction patterns
- Task completion rates and conversion metrics
- Traffic sources and referral information
- Device and browser analytics
- Geographic distribution of your audience
- Time-based performance trends
Fraud Prevention Data
To maintain platform integrity, we collect:
- Device fingerprints and behavioral patterns
- IP address analysis and geolocation data
- Click patterns and interaction timing
- Suspicious activity indicators
- Traffic quality assessments
5. Third-Party Integrations
Our platform integrates with various third-party services for monetization and analytics. This section explains how your data is shared with these services.
Monetization Partners
We integrate with third-party monetization platforms including:
- Lootlabs: For content locker monetization
- Linkvertise: For link monetization services
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
When you use these integrations, we may share relevant data with these partners to enable their services. Each partner has their own privacy policies and data practices.
Data Shared with Partners
We may share the following data with third-party partners:
- Content locker URLs and metadata
- Visitor information (IP address, device type, location)
- Task completion data and conversion metrics
- Earnings and transaction information
- Analytics and performance data
Your Control Over Third-Party Data
You can control third-party integrations through your account settings:
- Enable or disable specific integrations
- Manage API keys and authentication
- Choose which data to share with partners
- Opt out of certain data collection practices
Third-Party Privacy Policies
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing:
- Lootlabs Privacy Policy
- Linkvertise Privacy Policy
- Google Analytics Privacy Policy
- Other integrated services' privacy policies
6. How We Protect Your Information
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your data, especially sensitive monetization and earnings information.
Encryption
All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS 1.3) and at rest using AES-256 encryption. API keys and sensitive data receive additional encryption layers.
Access Controls
Strict access controls ensure only authorized personnel can access user data for legitimate purposes. All access is logged and monitored.
Security Measures
- Bcrypt password hashing with 12 salt rounds
- Short-lived JWT access tokens (15 minutes)
- HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite cookies
- Rate limiting to prevent brute force attacks
- Account lockout after failed login attempts
- Real-time session monitoring and fraud detection
- Comprehensive security audit logging
- Regular security assessments and penetration testing
- Secure API key storage and encryption
- Multi-layer fraud prevention systems
Monetization Data Protection
Special protections for monetization and earnings data:
- Encrypted storage of all transaction records
- Secure processing of payment information
- Fraud detection and traffic quality monitoring
- Regular audits of earnings calculations
- Secure communication with third-party partners
7. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Monetization Partners
We share necessary data with monetization partners to enable their services:
- Content locker URLs and visitor data (for task completion)
- Earnings and transaction data (for payment processing)
- Analytics data (for performance optimization)
- Fraud detection data (for platform security)
Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:
- Hosting and infrastructure providers
- Email service providers
- Analytics and tracking providers
- Payment processors and financial services
- Security and fraud prevention services
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests:
- Court orders or subpoenas
- Law enforcement requests
- Protection of our legal rights
- Prevention of fraud or security threats
- Tax and financial reporting requirements
Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and ensure appropriate data protection measures.
8. Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including monetization and earnings data:
Access Your Data
You can access your account information, earnings data, and analytics through your dashboard settings.
Correct Your Data
You can update your account information, payment details, and integration settings through your profile.
Delete Your Data
You can request account deletion at any time. Some data may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., tax records, fraud prevention).
Export Your Data
You can request an export of your personal data, including earnings history and analytics data, by contacting support.
Opt Out of Tracking
You can disable certain analytics and tracking features through your account settings, though this may affect some platform functionality.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Retention Periods
- Account data: Retained while your account is active
- Earnings data: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
- Analytics data: Retained for 2 years for performance analysis
- Session data: Retained for 90 days
- Audit logs: Retained for 1 year
- Fraud detection data: Retained for 2 years
- Deleted account data: Permanently deleted within 30 days (except as required by law)
Legal Requirements
Some data may be retained longer if required by law, for legal proceedings, or for legitimate business purposes such as fraud prevention, tax compliance, or financial auditing.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 18 years of age, especially for monetization features. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to remove such information from our systems.
Note: Monetization features require users to be 18+ years old. Users under 18 cannot participate in earnings or payout features.
12. International Users
Our Service is accessible globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own.
Data Transfers
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where it is processed. This includes:
- Standard contractual clauses for international transfers
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
- Appropriate technical and organizational measures
- Regular security assessments and audits
Compliance
We strive to comply with applicable data protection laws, including:
- GDPR for European users
- CCPA for California residents
- PIPEDA for Canadian users
- Other applicable regional privacy laws
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Sending an email notification for significant changes
- Displaying a notice on our Service
- Providing advance notice for material changes
Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you disagree with the changes, you may terminate your account.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Data Protection Inquiries
Email: privacy@socialunlocks.com
Support: support@socialunlocks.com
Legal: legal@socialunlocks.com
Your Privacy Matters
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, and protect your information, especially in the context of our monetization and analytics features. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Last updated: January 17, 2025