Fred Social Media Manager

Fred Social Media Manager

Privacy Policy

This policy covers the Fred Social Media Manager Windows app and its public information website. Carter Mann operates Fred and handles privacy inquiries.

Data the app accesses

When you connect a social account, you grant Fred permission through the platform’s authorization process. The app uses official APIs to read the data available under your grant. Developer app credentials, and a provider-issued token if you choose the legacy Instagram connection, are entered in the local app.

Fred also stores the workspace information you provide, including media paths, file hashes, asset notes and categories, drafts, schedules, settings, published-post links and manually imported analytics. The media library reads original files from their existing locations for metadata and previews.

How Fred uses and shares data

Fred uses authorized data to identify your connection, refresh performance metrics, display historical snapshots and support planning. It sends API requests and the necessary authorization material directly to the respective platform. Fred does not sell this data or use it for advertising, tracking or model training. The connectors read analytics. Publishing takes place separately through the platform.

If you choose the optional Ollama draft generator, Fred sends draft text, a content category, your growth goal and recent hooks to the configured Ollama service on your PC. Use an installed local model for on-device inference. Fred does not send platform access tokens or imported analytics to that generator.

Instagram Unified Login uses a separately configured HTTPS callback. Its host receives the short-lived authorization code and state in the request URL and may process request logs. The page returns the browser to the local app. Fred exchanges the code from your PC.

Storage, retention and backups

The app stores workspace and synced data in a SQLite database under your Windows user profile. It protects stored credentials with Windows Data Protection API for that user. Fred can update snapshots about every six hours while it is running. It removes older YouTube API snapshots on startup and during operation, using a retention window of up to 30 days while it runs. Other connected data stays in the workspace until deleted or the account is disconnected.

The app’s built-in backup excludes credentials and API-synced data. It can contain drafts, media paths, settings and manually imported data. Backups or copies you make separately are under your control.

Disconnect, revoke or request deletion

In the app, select Accounts → Disconnect for the relevant platform. Fred removes that connection’s locally stored credentials, account record and synced API data. Manually imported data and separately saved copies remain on your device. To clear all local workspace data, stop Fred and remove its data folder and any copies you control. This also removes drafts and settings.

To revoke the platform grant itself, use the platform’s connected-app settings. For YouTube, visit Google Account security permissions. Revoking access at the platform does not immediately remove local records while Fred is closed. Use Disconnect to clear them locally. Contact us for help accessing or deleting data associated with Fred.

This website and email

The public site provides product information and legal notices. It has no sign-in, submission forms, advertising trackers or access to your local Fred workspace. Its hosting provider can process ordinary request information, such as IP address, browser details and requested URLs, to deliver and protect the site. If you email us, we use your contact details and message to respond and handle your request.

Contact

Email Carter Mann with questions or requests about this policy or your data. cartermannmedias@gmail.com