Privacy Policy

Shoutcut ("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 platform.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account using Google or Instagram sign-in, we receive basic profile information from these providers, including your name, email address, and profile picture.

Usage Data

We collect information about how you interact with our platform, including videos you analyze, scripts you generate, items saved to your watchlist, and your research activity.

Device & Log Data

We automatically collect certain technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process and deliver video analysis, transcripts, and generated scripts
• Personalize your experience and content recommendations
• Communicate with you about updates, features, and support
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve our platform
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse

3. Sharing of Information

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

• Service providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, AI processing)
• Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

5. Security

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

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and authentication state. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how our platform is used. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with third-party services including Google and Instagram for authentication. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to or restrict processing of your information
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@shoutcut.ai.