Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Podcastly ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you use our Service. By using Podcastly, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account information — name, email address, and password when you register
• Content you create — podcasts, episodes, scripts, and uploaded files
• Usage data — pages visited, features used, and actions taken within the Service
• Payment information — processed securely by our payment provider; we do not store card details
• Technical data — IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Service
• Process transactions and manage your subscription
• Send transactional emails (account confirmations, password resets)
• Respond to support requests and inquiries
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Analyze usage trends to improve features and user experience

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and collect analytics data. You can control cookie settings through your browser at any time. Disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of the Service.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Service (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processing, AI generation APIs), subject to strict confidentiality obligations. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. Certain data may be retained for legal or compliance purposes even after account deletion.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (HTTPS), encrypted storage of sensitive fields, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Data portability — receiving your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@podcastly.app.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party AI providers (such as Google Gemini and ElevenLabs) to generate content and audio. Data you submit for generation may be processed by these providers in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies before using generation features.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@podcastly.app.