PureSocial is a product developed by Sixtra Chile S.A. hereinafter, it is
referred to in this document as PureSocial.
PureSocial is an integrator of Social Networking and Messaging Applications with Genesys Contact
Centers. PureSocial receives real time meta data for every interaction that allows businesses to
identify, classify and deliver information about the interaction itself. The meta data received on
every social network of the PureSocial portfolio, using official APIs, will be stored temporally
for no more than 15 days with the purpose to ease the performance of the agents related to the
efficient management of interactions. The received meta data is not modified in any way by
PureSocial or transferred back to its issuer; it is a basic input to ease customer interactions
management, while someone might be able to identify someone through a WhatsApp number or social
network user by examining profile details or using third-party tools, the process is often not
straightforward and depends on privacy settings.
Businesses that subscribe to Pure Social’s service use the application to provide Customer Care.
PureSocial does not control the content sent in a conversation between an End User and the bot
application or the Contact Center agent, nor is PureSocial responsible for the use of the
information collected through the Social Media or Messaging Applications by the Contact Center.
For this purpose, the relations between the parties that use the PureSocial service is established
by:
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The Terms-of-Service signed between PureSocial and the Business that provides the Contact
Center service (1).
Schedule F - AppFoundry developer agreement FY24.pdf - Google Drive
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The Terms-of-Service signed between PureSocial and the company that owns the Social Network or
the Digital Messaging Application (2).
When using APIs for PlayStore, AppStore or Social Networks and Messaging Apps (like Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, or others) for business purposes, there are typically
Terms and Conditions that outline the rules and responsibilities of businesses or
developers
accessing and
using these APIs. While these terms can vary depending on the platform, the general themes are
similar across
different networks. Below is a summary of what is usually covered in these terms:
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Access and Use
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Limited Access: APIs are often only available to verified businesses
or
developers with specific access levels (e.g., enterprise, or approved developer
accounts).
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Authorized Use: The API must be used for business purposes, such as
managing ads, customer support, automating posts, and analyzing data, within the
boundaries of
the platform’s guidelines.
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Compliance with Policies: You must adhere to the platform’s general
use
policies, including content guidelines and data privacy standards.
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Data Usage and Privacy
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User Data Protection: Businesses using APIs must comply with privacy
regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) when handling user data. For example, obtaining user
consent
for data collection and respecting data access restrictions.
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Data Ownership: Platforms retain ownership of user data, while
businesses
may
use the data for purposes like customer engagement (like the metadata received in
PureSocials’
interactions), advertising, or analytics within allowed limits.
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Prohibited Data Collection: Some APIs restrict the collection of
certain
types of data, especially sensitive data, like personal identification information or
user
behaviors that go beyond the platform’s intended use.
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API Limitations
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Rate Limits: APIs usually have limits on the number of requests that
can
be
made per hour or day to prevent abuse and ensure service reliability.
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Usage Restrictions: The platform may restrict certain types of usage,
like
scraping, spamming, or using the API in a way that could overload their servers or
violate
user privacy.
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Deprecation or Changes: API functionality can change, and platforms
may
modify or deprecate certain endpoints without prior notice.
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Security
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Authentication and Authorization: APIs require secure authentication
methods
such as API keys, OAuth tokens, or other authorization mechanisms to protect the data
and
services. PureSocial integration resolves this kind of requirements.
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Data Security Responsibility: The business is responsible for securing
any
data retrieved through the API and ensuring that their implementation does not expose
users or
data to risks.
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Incidents and Breaches: Developers and Businesses are required to
notify
the
platform promptly if there is a breach of security or misuse of the API, especially if
user
data is compromised.
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Modification and Termination
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Terms Change: The platform can change the terms of API usage at any
time,
and
businesses are expected to keep up with updates. Typically, users are notified of
material
changes to the terms.
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Suspension or Revocation: The platform reserves the right to suspend
or
revoke API access if the business violates the terms, engages in misuse, or the platform
deems
it necessary.
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Legal Responsibilities
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Indemnity: Businesses using the API agree to indemnify the platform in
case
of lawsuits, claims, or damages resulting from the misuse of the API or the business’s
failure
to comply with legal obligations.
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Compliance with Laws: The terms will require businesses to comply with
local
and international laws, especially regarding data protection, intellectual property, and
consumer rights.
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Intellectual Property
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API License: Platforms typically grant businesses a limited,
non-transferable license to use the API in accordance with the terms. Businesses do not
own
the API or any of the data accessed, and they cannot reverse-engineer or resell the API.
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Platform Rights: The platform retains ownership of its intellectual
property, including its branding, API endpoints, and any proprietary technology or data
used.
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Limitations of Liability
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Platform Disclaimers: Social networks and messaging apps include
disclaimers stating they are not liable for any damages, interruptions, or issues
arising
from
using the API, especially if there are bugs, downtime, or service disruptions.
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Business Responsibility: The business assumes full responsibility for
how
they use the API and any consequences that arise from errors or breaches.
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Third-party Integrations
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Use of Third-Party Tools: Many businesses integrate third-party
services
with the platform’s API (e.g., analytics tools, CRM systems). The terms may include
guidelines
for how third-party services should be used in conjunction with the API.
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No Liability for Third Parties: Platforms often disclaim any
responsibility
for third-party services or tools that integrate with the API.
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Advertising and Promotional Use
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Ad Spend and Campaign Management: Businesses using social media APIs
for
advertising (e.g., Facebook Ads API, Instagram Ads) must adhere to additional terms
specific
to ad spend, targeting criteria, and measurement tools. They also must comply with rules
about
ad content, targeting, and reporting.
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Promotional Content: The platform may place restrictions on how
businesses
can use their API to promote or distribute content, ensuring that it doesn’t violate
their
terms for advertising or user interaction.
Following, there are links to official documentation:
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The Privacy Agreement or the Privacy Policy, accepted by End Users, showed by the Social Network
or Messaging Application (3).
Privacy agreements and policies play a crucial role in social networks and messaging apps, as they
outline how user data is collected, used, and protected. These documents vary by platform, but
they generally cover similar areas in terms of user privacy and data handling. Below is a summary
of privacy agreements or privacy policies typically accepted by users on platforms supported by
PureSocial:
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General Aspects Covered by Privacy Agreements or Policies
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Data Collection: Social networks and messaging apps typically collect
various types of data, including personal information (name, email, location), usage data
(app interactions, preferences), and metadata (message timestamps, IP addresses, device
information).
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Data Usage: The collected data is often used for purposes such as
improving service functionality, providing personalized experiences, advertising, and
sharing with third-party partners for analytics and marketing purposes.
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Data Sharing: Platforms may share user data with third-party partners,
advertisers, or other services to improve offerings or provide targeted advertising. This
can include sharing data within the same company family (for example, Facebook sharing
data between its apps like Instagram and WhatsApp).
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User Consent: By agreeing to the privacy policy, users typically consent
to the platform’s data practices. In many cases, users are asked to actively opt-in to
specific data uses, such as location tracking or personalized advertising.
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User Rights: Privacy policies often explain users' rights, such as access
to their data, the ability to correct or delete their data, and the ability to withdraw
consent for data collection.
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Data Protection: The privacy policies usually describe the security
measures in place to protect user data, including encryption, secure servers, and
compliance with data protection laws (like GDPR, CCPA).
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Data Retention: Platforms often explain how long they retain user data
and under what circumstances data may be deleted or anonymized.
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Privacy Policies of Popular Social Networks and Messaging Apps
Here’s an overview of the privacy policies for some major platforms:
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Facebook and Instagram (Meta):
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Facebook’s privacy policy outlines how they collect and use personal data, including
data from their social networking platform and other connected services.
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Link to Privacy Policy:
Facebook Privacy Policy
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As part of the Meta family, Instagram shares similar privacy policies, with a focus on
data from photo-sharing and interactions.
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Link to Privacy Policy:
Instagram Privacy Policy
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WhatsApp (Meta):
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WhatsApp’s privacy policy addresses end-to-end encryption of messages and explains how
user data is handled, including phone numbers and messages.
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Link to Privacy Policy, Data Privacy Framework and Channels Supplemental
Privacy Policy:
WhatsApp Privacy Policy
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Twitter:
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Twitter’s privacy policy provides details on how they collect data from tweets,
interactions, and user profiles.
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Link to Privacy Policy:
Twitter Privacy Policy
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Telegram:
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Telegram’s privacy policy focuses on its commitment to privacy and how it protects
user data, including the use of end-to-end encryption in some chats.
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Link to Privacy Policy:
Telegram Privacy Policy
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Key Regulatory Compliance
Many social networks and messaging apps are required to comply with international data privacy
regulations, including:
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GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): A regulation in the European
Union that mandates strict data protection and privacy practices for platforms operating
in the EU.
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CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act): A law that enhances privacy
rights for California residents, including the right to request data deletion and opt-out
of data sales.
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Other Regional Laws: Countries and regions may have specific data privacy
laws, such as Brazil’s LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados), that platforms need to
adhere to.
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User Consent and Opt-Out Mechanisms
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Opt-In: Many platforms ask for explicit consent before collecting certain
types of data (e.g., location or marketing preferences).
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Opt-Out: Users can usually opt-out of certain data uses, such as targeted
advertising or location tracking, via settings in the app or website.
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Data Portability: Platforms may offer users the ability to download or
transfer their data to another service.
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Changes to Privacy Policies
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Social networks and messaging apps are required to notify users if there are any
significant changes to their privacy policies, giving users a chance to review and accept
the new terms.
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Example: If a platform updates its privacy policy, users are often
notified via in-app notifications or emails and may need to accept the updated terms to
continue using the service.
It's essential for users to read and understand the privacy policies of the platforms they
use, as these documents help ensure transparency and allow users to make informed decisions
about how their data is handled.
Mechanisms for capturing and collecting personal data:
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PureSocial uses the information of the End User provided by Social Media and Messaging
Applications, which are sent to the Contact Center to provide Customer Service. This information
is managed according to the policies that rule the relationships mentioned above in (2) PureSocial
and Social Networks and Messaging Apps and (3) End Users and Social Networks and Messaging Apps.
The metadata of every interaction is included in the interaction attributes, the list of
attributes delivered by PureSocial can be consulted here:
https://help.puresocialcx.com/search/attributes-delivered-by-puresocial.
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PureSocial stores the text of conversations between the End Users and the Bot or the Contact
Center agent. PureSocial will keep the text of conversations for
30 15 days for context
delivery
purposes at the time of transferring the interaction to an agent; however, the company providing
the Contact Center service may disable text message storage so that no messages are stored within
PureSocial.
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For multimedia content, PureSocial does not store any multimedia objects. When the End User
sends a message with multimedia content, the Social Network delivers a URL for each multimedia
object, and PureSocial translates it into a new URL, within the domain puresocialcx.com.
Data processing:
Data processing in social network interactions refers to the collection, storage, and analysis of data
generated by users as they engage with social media platforms. Social networks process vast amounts of
data to deliver personalized experiences, improve platform performance, target advertising, and
provide insights into user behavior. When it comes to PureSocial:
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Information is exchanged through a secure channel, and only for the purposes set out in the
Terms-of-Service stated by (1) and (2); basic meta data is shared by social channels that is
transferred to Genesys Cloud interactions.
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The information is processed only for the purpose stated in the Terms-of-Service (1); meta data is
organized as attributes to be accessed by Genesys Flows or Agents.
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The information is stored encrypted in a system with controlled access and is kept for the time
set out in the Terms-of-Service (1) or until the End User requests its deletion.
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All meta data and information received within an interaction through any of the Social Network
supported by PureSocial will not be modified in any way by PureSocial code or transferred back to
its issuer.
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PureSocial’s engineers do not have access to the information.
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PureSocial’s administrators may access End User information only when required by the End User
itself or by a court of law.