Privacy Policy – The Ick

Welcome to The Ick.

The Ick is an online service accessible through theick.io that allows users to analyze and monitor publicly available Instagram account activity, including follows, unfollows, and other visible interaction signals.

Protecting your personal data is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you access or use the Website and Services.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at: the.vaste.company@gmail.com

The Ick is committed to handling personal data responsibly and does not sell personal data to third parties.

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• "User" means any individual accessing or using the Website or Services.
• "Website" means the The Ick platform accessible at theick.io.
• "Service" means all tools, analyses, reports, features, and functionalities provided by The Ick.
• "Public Instagram Data" means information that is publicly accessible on Instagram without requiring private access, authentication, or unauthorized means.
• "Personal Data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, where applicable under relevant data protection laws.

The Ick follows a minimal data collection approach and only processes information that is necessary to provide and maintain the Service.

2.1 Information You Provide

When using the Service, you may provide certain information, including:

• Instagram usernames submitted for analysis
• support messages or communications sent to us
• account or billing-related information where applicable

We process only the information necessary to operate the Service.

2.2 Public Instagram Data

When a User enters an Instagram username, The Ick may process:

• the username provided
• publicly visible follow and unfollow activity
• other publicly visible interaction signals associated with that account
• metadata or patterns derived from publicly accessible information

The Ick does not collect or access:

• private Instagram account data
• passwords or login credentials
• direct messages
• private media or restricted content
• non-public account information

2.3 Technical and Device Data

When you access the Website, certain technical information may automatically be collected, such as:

• IP address
• browser type and version
• device type
• operating system
• timestamps of access
• pages visited or interactions with the Website
• crash reports and error logs
• general diagnostic and performance data

This information helps us operate, secure, and improve the Service.

2.4 Payment Data

If you purchase a subscription or paid feature, payments are processed by third-party payment providers, such as Stripe.

The Ick does not store or directly process full payment card details such as:

• full credit card numbers
• card security codes
• full banking credentials

Payment providers process billing and payment information in accordance with their own privacy policies and legal obligations.

We use the information we collect only for legitimate and necessary purposes related to operating The Ick.

This includes using data to:

• provide the Service and generate analyses, reports, and outputs
• process Instagram usernames submitted for analysis
• maintain, secure, and improve the Website and Services
• monitor usage and prevent fraud, abuse, misuse, or technical disruption
• troubleshoot errors and maintain platform stability
• process subscriptions and billing-related operations
• respond to support requests or inquiries
• comply with legal obligations where applicable

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.

Where applicable under relevant data protection laws, we process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

• performance of a contract (to provide the Service you request)
• legitimate interests (such as maintaining, securing, and improving the Service)
• compliance with legal obligations
• consent, where required by law

Where we rely on legitimate interests, we do so only where those interests are not overridden by your applicable rights and freedoms.

The Ick processes publicly available Instagram data only.

The Service is designed to operate solely on information that is publicly accessible on Instagram at the time of analysis.

The Ick does not attempt to access, collect, or bypass access restrictions relating to:

• private accounts
• private messages
• hidden or restricted content
• passwords or protected systems

If a target Instagram account becomes private, restricted, unavailable, or otherwise inaccessible, the Service may no longer function in relation to that account.

The Ick does not sell personal data and does not share personal data with third parties for advertising or commercial resale purposes.

Information may be shared only with trusted service providers where necessary to operate the platform, such as:

• hosting and infrastructure providers
• payment processors
• analytics or performance monitoring providers
• fraud prevention or security service providers
• technical maintenance providers

These providers are only given access to information that is reasonably necessary to perform their role.

We may also disclose information where required to:

• comply with applicable law
• respond to legal requests, court orders, or governmental authorities
• protect our legal rights or the safety of users or others
• investigate fraud, abuse, or security incidents

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Typical retention periods may include:

• submitted Instagram usernames: retained temporarily as needed to generate or support reports
• technical logs and diagnostic data: retained for up to 12 months, unless a longer period is necessary for security or legal reasons
• support communications: retained for as long as reasonably necessary to resolve the relevant issue
• payment-related records: retained by payment processors in accordance with legal and financial obligations

Where data is no longer needed, we may delete, anonymize, or securely aggregate it.

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us.

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, alteration, or destruction.

These measures may include:

• HTTPS encrypted communications
• restricted administrative access
• server and infrastructure monitoring
• authentication and access control measures
• regular software and security updates
• logging and abuse detection systems

While we take reasonable steps to protect information, no online system or transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

The Website may use cookies or similar technologies to support functionality, improve performance, and better understand usage.

These technologies may be used to:

• keep the Website functioning properly
• measure traffic and performance
• remember technical preferences
• detect technical issues or abuse

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the operation or performance of the Website.

The Ick may use limited analytics or diagnostic tools to understand how the Website is used and to improve reliability and performance.

These tools may help us measure:

• traffic volume
• feature usage
• performance issues
• technical errors
• general user flow

Where possible, we seek to use such tools in a proportionate and privacy-conscious manner.

The Ick operates online and may rely on service providers, infrastructure, or technical systems located in different countries.

As a result, information may be processed or stored outside the country from which you access the Service.

Where required, we take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards and protections under applicable law.

Depending on your location and the laws that apply to you, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data.

These may include the right to:

• access your personal data
• request correction of inaccurate information
• request deletion of your data
• request restriction of certain processing
• object to certain forms of processing
• request a portable copy of your data where applicable
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, you may contact us at: the.vaste.company@gmail.com

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

The Ick is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children under 13.

If we become aware that personal data from a child under 13 has been collected in violation of applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to delete it as soon as practicable.

If you believe a child may have provided us with personal data, please contact us.

The Ick relies on publicly available information from Instagram.

The Ick is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Instagram or Meta Platforms, Inc.

Changes made by Instagram or Meta may affect the availability, accuracy, or operation of the Service.

This Privacy Policy applies only to The Ick and does not govern the practices of Instagram, Stripe, or any other third-party platform or provider.

We encourage Users to review the privacy policies of those third parties where relevant.

The Ick does not host, upload, or claim ownership over Instagram content belonging to third parties.

The Service does not attempt to reproduce private platform content and only processes publicly accessible signals for analytical purposes.

All third-party content remains the property of its respective owners.

If a rights holder, platform representative, or other concerned party believes that the Service raises a legitimate concern, they may contact us at: the.vaste.company@gmail.com

We may review and respond to such concerns where appropriate.

The Ick may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on the Website.

Where appropriate, material changes may be reflected through an updated date or other notice on the Website.

Your continued use of the Website or Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Georgia.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Georgia.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at: the.vaste.company@gmail.com