Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 5, 2026

Venzallo ("we", "us", or "our"), based in Zagreb, Croatia, provides an automated booking assistant for Instagram. This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding "Platform Data" (as defined by Meta) and personal information collected via our service.

1. Data Controller

Venzallo
Address: Zagreb, Croatia
Contact: privacy@venzallo.com

2. Data Deletion Instructions (Meta Compliance)

In accordance with Meta Platform Terms, we provide a clear mechanism for users to request data deletion. You can request the removal of your data at any time:

Once requested, we will delete your conversation history and user identifiers within 7 business days. You can check the status of your deletion request at any time by emailing us at privacy@venzallo.com.

3. Data We Collect

We only collect the minimum data necessary to provide the booking service:

Data TypeWhat We StorePurposeRetention
Instagram Scoped User ID (PSID)A Meta-assigned identifier unique to your interaction with the businessLink your conversation to your bookingsUntil deletion request or account removal
Instagram UsernameYour public @handleDisplay your name in the salon's booking dashboardUpdated on each interaction; removed on deletion
Message ContentText of messages exchanged with the booking assistantProvide context-aware responses and process booking requestsAutomatically deleted after 90 days
Appointment DetailsService type, date, time, and assigned staff memberCreate and manage your bookingsRetained for operational needs; removed on deletion request
Client RecordName (derived from Instagram handle), contact data (if provided)Salon client managementRetained for operational needs; removed on deletion request

We do not collect: passwords, payment information, location data, photos, or any Instagram content beyond direct messages with the booking assistant.

4. Use of Meta Permissions

Our app requests the following Meta permissions, each used strictly for the stated purpose:

PermissionPurpose
instagram_basicRead the business's Instagram profile information (username, profile picture) to display in the Venzallo dashboard.
instagram_manage_messagesReceive and respond to Instagram DMs via our AI booking assistant to check availability and manage appointments.
pages_messagingSend booking responses back to customers via the Page's Instagram messaging API.
pages_show_listList the user's Facebook Pages during signup to identify the one connected to their Instagram Business account.
pages_manage_metadataSubscribe to Instagram webhook events to receive real-time DM notifications.
pages_read_engagementRead page metadata required to configure the Instagram messaging integration.
business_managementAccess business-level APIs to manage Instagram messaging webhook subscriptions.

5. Automated Decision-Making & AI Processing

Venzallo uses an AI-powered assistant (based on OpenAI's language model) to process your Instagram messages and manage bookings. Specifically:

6. Limited Use & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with sub-processors required for the service:

Sub-processorPurposeLocation
Meta PlatformsInstagram messaging infrastructureEU/US
OpenAINatural language processing for booking assistant (training opt-out enabled)US
Microsoft AzureBackend application hostingSwitzerland (EEA)
HetznerDatabase and web hostingGermany (EEA)

7. Legal Basis (GDPR)

We process data under Article 6(1)(b) (Performance of a Contract) and Article 6(1)(f) (Legitimate Interest) to maintain service security and response accuracy.

8. Data Retention

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, or erase your data. To exercise these rights, contact privacy@venzallo.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency (AZOP).

10. Compliance with Meta Policies

Venzallo complies with the Meta Developer Data Use Policy. We do not use Platform Data to inform credit eligibility, offer surveillance tools, or provide data to any ad network or data broker.