Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, generate podcast episodes, or contact us for support.

Personal Information

• Account information (email address, name)
• Authentication credentials (securely encrypted passwords)
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe, we do not store card details)
• Profile information and preferences

Content and Usage Data

• Content you create (podcast episodes, topics, URLs, scripts)
• Generated audio files and associated metadata
• Usage data and analytics (page views, feature usage, error logs)
• Device information (browser type, IP address, operating system)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our AI-powered podcast generation service
• Content Generation: To generate podcast scripts and audio using AI (OpenAI GPT-4 and TTS)
• Payment Processing: To process payments and manage subscriptions via Stripe
• Communication: To send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• Marketing: To send promotional communications (you can opt-out anytime)

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

• OpenAI: For AI-powered script generation and text-to-speech conversion
• Supabase: For authentication and file storage
• Stripe: For payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant)
• MongoDB: For database hosting and data storage
• Vercel: For application hosting and delivery

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to:

• Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
• Enforce our Terms of Service and protect our rights
• Prevent fraud, security issues, or technical problems
• Protect the safety of our users or the public

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
• Secure authentication with industry-standard protocols
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Access controls and employee confidentiality agreements
• Secure data centers with physical and network security

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Delete your account and associated data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Export your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Object: Object to processing of your data for specific purposes
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications via links in emails

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@autopod.tech

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or security purposes.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@autopod.tech and we will delete such information.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our Service
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For material changes, we will provide additional notice (such as an email notification). Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Right to object to automated decision-making
• Legal basis for processing: consent, contract performance, legitimate interests

12. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under CCPA:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.