Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ShortVidCast ("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 platform — including our website, dashboard, video editor, and AI-powered content generation tools.

By using ShortVidCast, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically when you use our services:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and profile details when you sign up via Clerk authentication.
• Content Data: Scripts, video projects, AI-generated content, uploaded media, and voice recordings you create or upload.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, clicks, and other interaction data.
• Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your full card details.
• Social Platform Tokens: OAuth tokens for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram when you connect your accounts for auto-publishing.
• Device & Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the ShortVidCast platform.
• Generate AI scripts, avatars, voiceovers, and short videos on your behalf.
• Auto-publish your content to connected social media platforms (YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels).
• Process payments and manage your subscription plan.
• Send transactional emails and important service notifications.
• Improve our AI models, features, and user experience.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse.
• Comply with legal obligations.

4. Sharing Your Information

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

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors such as Clerk (authentication), Stripe (payments), AWS S3 (file storage), and Inngest (background jobs) that help us operate our platform.
• Social Platforms: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram APIs when you authorize auto-publishing.
• AI Providers: OpenAI and other AI services used to generate scripts, voiceovers, and video content.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

5. Data Retention

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

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the platform.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS), secure cloud storage, and access controls. 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 ("right to be forgotten").
• Object to or restrict processing of your data.
• Data portability — receive your data in a structured format.
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

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

9. Children's Privacy

ShortVidCast is not intended for 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 immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of ShortVidCast after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: