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Privacy Policy

Our privacy policy and how we use your data

Last updated: November 2024

1. Introduction

PodcastAI ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Data We Collect

Account Information

  • Email address
  • Name
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Organization/team name

Usage Data

  • Podcast content and configurations
  • Content sources (RSS feeds, URLs)
  • Generated scripts and audio files
  • API usage metrics
  • Feature usage analytics

Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Log data

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Process your podcast generation requests
  • Send transactional emails (welcome, invoices, notifications)
  • Improve our Service and develop new features
  • Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

We share your data with:

  • AI Service Providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, ElevenLabs (for content generation)
  • Payment Processor: Stripe (for billing)
  • Email Provider: SendGrid/Resend (for notifications)
  • Analytics: Google Analytics (if you consent)
  • Hosting: Vercel, Supabase (infrastructure)

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion, we delete your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or compliance reasons.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@podcastai.com.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest, access controls, and regular security audits.

8. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy for details.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@podcastai.com.

Note: This document is a template and should be reviewed by legal counsel before use in production.