Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Podcast to Newsletter ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name and email address (when you create an account)
• Google account information (if you use Google OAuth)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Subscription details and billing history

Content Information

• Podcast audio files you upload
• RSS feed URLs you provide
• Generated transcripts and newsletters
• Personalization preferences and settings

Technical Information

• IP address and browser type
• Device information
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our podcast-to-newsletter conversion service
• Process your uploaded podcasts and generate newsletters
• Manage your account and subscription
• Process payments and send billing information
• Send you service-related emails and notifications
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase: For authentication, database, and file storage
• OpenAI: For transcription (Whisper) and newsletter generation (GPT-4)
• Stripe: For payment processing
• Google OAuth: For authentication services
• ElevenLabs: For optional audio generation features

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Account information: Until you delete your account
• Generated content: Until you delete it or close your account
• Payment records: As required by law for tax and accounting purposes
• Technical logs: Up to 90 days

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent where applicable

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

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We also use analytics cookies to understand how you use our service. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. 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 believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (which we do not sell).

14. European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to data portability, the right to restrict processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.