Privacy Policy

At Podslice.ai, we are deeply committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. We believe that privacy is a fundamental human right, and we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of data protection and privacy practices.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our AI-powered podcast curation and summarization services. We are committed to transparency, user control, and implementing privacy-by-design principles in everything we do.

We comply with international privacy laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and other applicable privacy regulations worldwide.

Personal Information

• Name and email address for account creation and communication
• Payment information (processed securely through trusted payment providers)
• Profile preferences and podcast curation settings
• Communication preferences and marketing consent

Service Usage Information

• Podcast selections and listening preferences
• AI-generated content interactions and feedback
• Service usage patterns and feature preferences
• Device information for service optimization

Technical Information

• IP address and general location data (for service delivery)
• Browser type and device information
• Performance and error data for service improvement
• Analytics data (anonymized where possible)

We use your information solely for the following legitimate purposes:

• Provide and maintain our podcast curation and AI summarization services
• Process payments and manage your subscription securely
• Personalize your experience and content recommendations
• Generate AI-powered summaries based on your preferences
• Communicate important service updates and features
• Improve our services through anonymized analytics
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations and privacy regulations

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We implement industry-leading security measures to protect your personal information:

• End-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Multi-factor authentication and access controls
• Secure payment processing through trusted providers
• Employee training on data protection and privacy
• Incident response procedures and breach notification protocols

While we implement robust security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We continuously monitor and improve our security practices.

As a global service, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure all international transfers comply with applicable privacy laws:

• GDPR-compliant transfers using standard contractual clauses
• Adequacy decisions and appropriate safeguards
• Transparent disclosure of transfer locations
• Local data protection authority compliance

We maintain data processing agreements with all service providers and ensure they meet our privacy standards.

You have comprehensive rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your information
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for marketing communications
• Automated Decisions: Request human review of automated decisions

To exercise these rights, contact us at jkotzee@icloud.com. We will respond within 30 days.

We respect your communication preferences and only send marketing communications with your explicit consent:

• Clear opt-in mechanisms for marketing communications
• Easy unsubscribe options in all marketing emails
• Granular consent management for different communication types
• Respect for "Do Not Track" browser settings

You can manage your communication preferences in your account settings or contact us directly.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

We regularly review and delete data that is no longer necessary for our legitimate business purposes.

We carefully select third-party service providers who share our commitment to privacy and transparency. Below are the specific services we use:

Authentication Services

Clerk - We use Clerk for user authentication and account management. Clerk processes your login credentials, profile information, and authentication data to provide secure access to our services.

• Clerk Privacy Policy

Payment Processing

Paddle - We use Paddle for secure payment processing and subscription management. Paddle processes your payment information, billing details, and subscription data to facilitate transactions.

• Paddle Privacy Policy

• Find Your Purchase & Contact Paddle Support

• Verify Your Email with Paddle

Cloud Storage Services

Google Cloud Services - We use Google Cloud for secure storage of audio files only. Google Cloud stores podcast audio content and AI-generated audio summaries. No user personal information is stored in Google Cloud services.

• Google Cloud Privacy Policy

Other Service Providers

• Cloud providers with robust security certifications
• Analytics services with privacy-focused configurations
• All providers bound by data processing agreements

We maintain data processing agreements with all service providers and ensure they meet our privacy standards. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Our service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

For EU residents: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.