Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to PodFM ("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 mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (if provided)
• Profile information
• Authentication credentials

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use the App:

• Podcast listening history
• App features used
• Time spent in the App
• Device information (model, OS version, etc.)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Generate AI podcast content
• Provide, operate, and maintain the App
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Understand how you use the App
• Develop new features and services
• Communicate with you about updates and promotions
• Process your transactions
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share data with third-party service providers who help us operate the App (e.g., cloud hosting, AI content generation)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal processes
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Third-Party Services

Our App uses the following third-party services:

• Firebase: For authentication and data storage
• Google Cloud: For AI content generation and hosting
• Apple Services: For in-app purchases and authentication

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

6. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure cloud infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the App's services and as required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your information
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@podfm.app.

9. Children's Privacy

Our App 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 Privacy 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@podfm.app

For data protection inquiries: dpo@podfm.app