Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 26, 2026
1. Introduction
Shag ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our X (Twitter) Auto-DM service.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your email address and password (stored securely using industry-standard encryption). If you sign up via social login (Google, GitHub), we receive basic profile information from those providers.
X Account Data
When you connect your X account, we receive access to:
- Your X user ID, username, and profile information
- OAuth access tokens to act on your behalf
- Tweet and reply data to monitor for campaign keywords
- Direct message sending capabilities (we do not read your existing DMs)
Campaign and DM Data
We collect and store:
- Campaign configurations (keywords, triggers, DM templates)
- Records of DMs sent through our Service
- Engagement metrics (delivery status, response tracking)
Usage Data
We automatically collect information about how you interact with our service, including pages viewed, features used, and campaign performance metrics.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our X Auto-DM services
- Monitor tweets and replies for your campaign keywords
- Send automated DMs on your behalf when triggers are matched
- Track DM delivery and campaign performance
- Communicate with you about your account and our services
- Enforce DM limits and prevent abuse
- Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
- Comply with legal obligations
4. X API and OAuth
Our Service uses X's API to provide automated DM functionality. By connecting your X account:
- You authorize us to access your account via OAuth 2.0
- We store encrypted access tokens to send DMs on your behalf
- You can revoke access at any time through X's settings or our dashboard
- We only use the minimum permissions required to provide our services
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- X Corp (via their API to deliver DMs)
- Payment processors (Stripe) for subscription billing
- Service providers who assist in operating our platform
- Law enforcement when required by law
- Other parties with your explicit consent
6. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Specifically:
- Account data is retained until you delete your account
- Campaign and DM history is retained for 90 days
- Analytics data may be retained in anonymized form
- X access tokens are deleted when you disconnect your account
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data at rest and in transit
- Secure OAuth token storage
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Access controls and authentication requirements
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal data
- Correct inaccurate personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Disconnect your X account at any time
- Export your campaign data
- Object to processing of your personal data
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@shag.sh or use the settings in your dashboard.
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to maintain your session and provide our services. We may also use:
- Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
- Preference cookies to remember your settings
- Analytics cookies to understand how our service is used
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable laws.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We may also notify you via email for significant changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@shag.sh
- Support: support@shag.sh