Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Cast2Social ("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 Service.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using Cast2Social, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Email address and account credentials
• Profile information (name, profile picture if using social login)
• YouTube video URLs and content you submit for processing
• Generated social media posts and content

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Device information
• Usage data (features used, time spent, interactions)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information from third-party services when you:

• Sign in using a social media account (Google, etc.)
• Submit YouTube video links for processing

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• To process your requests and generate social media content
• To communicate with you about your account and Service updates
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To personalize your experience and provide relevant content
• To comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., Google Cloud, Firebase, AI processing services)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

5. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with the following third-party services:

• Firebase/Google Cloud: For authentication and data storage
• Google AI (Gemini): For AI-powered content generation
• YouTube API: For accessing video transcripts and metadata

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our support channels.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our website or support channels.

14. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose, and the right to delete your personal information.

15. GDPR Compliance

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your personal information.