Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PodOutline ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered podcast planning platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
• Podcast Profile: Podcast name, niche, target audience, and episode format preferences
• Content: Episode outlines, ideas, guest information, and notes you create
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe; we do not store credit card numbers

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Features used, outlines generated, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and pages viewed

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain our services
• Generate AI-powered content tailored to your podcast
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send transactional emails (account updates, receipts)
• Improve our AI models and service quality
• Respond to customer support requests
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. AI and Data Processing

We use third-party AI services (OpenAI, Perplexity) to generate content. When you use our AI features:

• Your input (topics, preferences) is sent to these services to generate responses
• We do not use your content to train AI models
• Generated content is stored in your account for your use

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Stripe (payments), Supabase (database), Vercel (hosting), Resend (email)
• AI Providers: OpenAI and Perplexity for content generation
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest
• Secure authentication with row-level security
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Limited employee access to user data

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion:

• Personal data is deleted within 30 days
• Anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics
• Legal/financial records retained as required by law

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request account and data deletion
• Portability: Export your data in a standard format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

10. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through our service.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: privacy@podoutline.com
Address: PodOutline Inc.