Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 10, 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you use TikTok Truth Teller, we collect the following data:

  • TikTok comments mentioning the bot — so we can identify which videos to fact-check.
  • Video audio and transcripts — generated via automated transcription to analyze the claims made in the video.
  • Public TikTok usernames — to attribute comments and replies correctly.
  • OAuth tokens — encrypted credentials used to connect your TikTok account to our service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data solely to operate the fact-checking bot: detecting mentions, downloading referenced videos, transcribing audio, performing fact-checks, and posting replies with verdicts and sources.

3. Third-Party Processors

We rely on the following third-party services to operate TikTok Truth Teller:

  • TikTok API — for accessing comments, videos, and posting replies.
  • OpenAI — for audio transcription (Whisper) and natural language processing.
  • Perplexity — for fact-checking and retrieving sources.

These processors are bound by their own privacy policies and data handling agreements. We only share the minimum data necessary for each service to perform its function.

4. Data Retention

We retain comment data, transcripts, and video metadata for as long as necessary to provide the service and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including encryption of OAuth tokens at rest and in transit. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. No Sale of Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising or profiling beyond the operation of the bot.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the email below.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to support@vedelin.com.