1. Introduction
Welcome to PodChats.io ("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 website and services.
By using PodChats.io, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
- Profile Information: Optional information you add to your profile, such as preferences and interests.
- Communications: Information you provide when you contact us or submit feedback.
- Chat Data: Questions and conversations you have with our AI podcast hosts.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our service, including pages visited, features used, and time spent.
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
- Log Data: Server logs that record activity on our service.
2.3 Information We Don't Collect
We do not collect:
- Audio recordings of your voice
- Biometric data
- Sensitive personal information (health records, financial information)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide Services: Enable you to chat with AI podcast hosts and access features.
- Improve Our Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience.
- Communicate: Send service updates, respond to inquiries, and provide support.
- Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
- Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
Important: We do not use your personal chat conversations to train our AI models. Our AI is trained exclusively on publicly available podcast content.
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our service (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services).
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of our business.
- Consent: With your explicit consent.
- Aggregated Data: Non-identifiable aggregated data may be shared publicly.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Employee training on data protection
- Incident response procedures
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Correction
Request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion
Request deletion of your data
Portability
Receive your data in a portable format
Object
Object to certain processing
Restrict
Request processing restrictions
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@podchats.io.
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site traffic and usage
- Personalize your experience
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit functionality.
8. Children's Privacy
PodChats.io 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 immediately.
9. 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
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending an email notification for significant changes
Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: