SoniCast (“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 AI-powered podcast generation service.
By using our service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:
Name and email address when you create an account
Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
Profile information and preferences
Communication preferences and marketing consent
2.2 Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information about your use of our service:
Log data (IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed)
Device information (device type, operating system)
Usage patterns and feature interactions
Performance data and error logs
2.3 Content and Generated Data
We may collect and process:
Podcast scripts and content you create
Audio files and voice recordings
User preferences and customization settings
Feedback and ratings you provide
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
Provide, maintain, and improve our podcast generation service
Process payments and manage subscriptions
Personalize your experience and content recommendations
Train and improve our AI models (using anonymized data)
Send service-related communications and updates
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Ensure compliance with legal obligations
Protect against fraud and abuse
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our service (e.g., payment processing, hosting, analytics)
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
Protection of Rights: We may share information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and authentication measures
Secure data centers and infrastructure
Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
Provide our services to you
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Improve our services and AI models
When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Rights and Choices
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
Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Restriction: Request restriction of processing
Objection: Object to certain types of processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze how you use our service
Provide personalized content and features
Improve our service performance
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may affect service functionality.
9. Third-Party Services
Our service may integrate with third-party services, including:
Stripe: For payment processing
Supabase: For database and authentication services
Analytics Services: For service improvement and insights
These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
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 and applicable data protection laws.
11. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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 immediately.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
Posting the updated policy on our website
Sending an email notification to registered users
Displaying a prominent notice on our service
Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: