Effective Date: April 3, 2025
Last Updated: April 3, 2025
Introduction
Fuel Media Inc (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the FM IG Feed plugin (the “Plugin”) for WordPress. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the data obtained through the Plugin, which integrates with the FM Social Feed app on Facebook.
Data Collection and Usage
The FM IG Feed plugin integrates with Facebook and Instagram to display posts from a specified Instagram account on your WordPress site. To enable this functionality, the Plugin may collect the following data:
- Access Token: Required to access Instagram posts via the Facebook and Instagram APIs.
- User ID: Used to identify the specific Instagram account.
- Instagram Post Data: Including images, captions, likes, comments, and post URLs.
- Metadata: Includes post date, like counts, and comment counts.
Purpose of Data Collection:
- To display Instagram posts on your WordPress site.
- To cache images and related data locally for improved performance.
- To update the Instagram feed periodically as configured in the Plugin settings.
Data Storage and Retention
- All data is stored locally on your website server, including images cached in the following directory:
wp-content/uploads/fm-ig-feed-cache/- Instagram post data is stored using WordPress transients for faster access and reduced API calls.
- Data is retained as long as the Plugin is active. You can manually clear the cache from the Plugin settings.
Data Sharing
- Fuel Media Inc does not share your Instagram data with any external third parties.
- The data fetched from Instagram remains stored locally on your WordPress installation.
User Control and Access
- You have full control over the Instagram account data displayed through the Plugin settings.
- You can remove your Instagram access token and clear cached data at any time from the Plugin’s admin interface.
Security Measures
We implement security measures to protect your data, including:
- Storing credentials securely using WordPress options with proper sanitization.
- Restricting access to cached data via file permissions.
- Following best practices for WordPress plugin development to minimize vulnerabilities.
User Rights
You may request to:
- Access, update, or delete your Instagram data within the Plugin.
- Disconnect your Instagram account from the Plugin at any time.
- For assistance, contact us at [[email protected]].
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, technical, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the Plugin’s data practices, please contact us at:
Fuel Media Inc
Email: [[email protected]]
Website: https://www.fuelm.com