ResearchPod ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
- Email address (required for account creation)
- Password (encrypted and securely stored)
Content You Provide
- PDF documents you upload for podcast generation
- Generated podcast content
Usage Data
- App usage statistics and interactions (e.g., onboarding completion, uploads, playback milestones)
- Device information (device type, operating system version)
- Identifiers used for analytics (e.g., a user ID or other pseudonymous identifiers)
- Crash reports and performance data
Subscription Information
- Purchase history and subscription status
- Transaction IDs (provided by Apple)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve the ResearchPod service
- Process your documents and generate podcasts
- Manage your account and subscription
- Send service-related notifications (podcast ready, account updates)
- Analyze usage patterns to improve the app
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Store Your Information
Document Processing
- Uploaded PDFs are temporarily stored during processing
- PDFs are deleted after podcast generation is complete
- Generated podcasts are stored securely in cloud storage
Data Security
- All data is encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL
- Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms
- We use Supabase for secure database storage
- Regular security audits and updates
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
Service Providers
- Cloud hosting providers (Vercel, Supabase, Google Cloud)
- AI service providers for podcast generation
- Apple for subscription processing
5. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose |
|---|
| Supabase | Authentication & Database |
| Google Gemini | AI & Audio Processing |
| Apple | Payments & Distribution |
| Vercel | Backend Hosting |
| PostHog | Product Analytics |
6. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@researchpod.app.
7. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests: privacy@researchpod.app
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