GDPR Compliance
Your privacy is our priority. Learn about your data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation and how we keep your information safe.
Our Commitment to Privacy
Built on the foundation of data protection principles
Data Minimization
We only collect and process data that is necessary for providing our podcast generation service.
Transparency
Clear information about what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.
User Control
You have full control over your data with easy-to-use tools for access, correction, and deletion.
Your Data Protection Rights
Exercise your rights with simple, one-click actions
Right to Access
You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you, including your podcasts, account information, and usage data.
Right to Rectification
You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we have stored about you.
Right to Erasure
You can request complete deletion of your account and all associated data, including generated podcasts.
Right to Portability
You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format to transfer to another service.
Right to Object
You can object to certain types of data processing, including marketing communications and profiling.
Right to Restrict Processing
You can request that we limit how we process your data while disputes or corrections are being resolved.
Data We Collect & Why
Complete transparency about our data practices
Account Information
What We Collect:
- Name and email address
- Profile picture and bio
- Account creation date
- Subscription status and billing information
Purpose:
To provide and manage your PodThis account
Retention Period:
Until account deletion or 7 years after last activity
Content Data
What We Collect:
- Uploaded scripts and text
- Generated podcast files
- Voice settings and preferences
- Podcast metadata and titles
Purpose:
To generate podcasts and provide our core service
Retention Period:
Until you delete the content or close your account
Usage Analytics
What We Collect:
- Page views and feature usage
- Generation times and success rates
- Device and browser information
- IP address and location data
Purpose:
To improve our service and provide technical support
Retention Period:
24 months from collection date
Communication Data
What We Collect:
- Support tickets and messages
- Marketing preferences
- Notification settings
- Community interactions
Purpose:
To provide customer support and send relevant updates
Retention Period:
3 years for support records, until opt-out for marketing
Third Party Partners
Trusted partners who help us deliver our service securely
ElevenLabs
United States
Purpose
AI voice synthesis and audio generation
Data Shared
Text scripts only (no personal information)
Safeguards
Data Processing Agreement, EU Standard Contractual Clauses
Stripe
United States
Purpose
Payment processing for subscriptions
Data Shared
Billing information and transaction data
Safeguards
PCI DSS compliant, EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Clerk
United States
Purpose
Authentication and user management
Data Shared
Account credentials and profile data
Safeguards
GDPR compliant, data encryption at rest and in transit
Vercel
United States
Purpose
Web hosting and content delivery
Data Shared
Usage logs and technical data
Safeguards
ISO 27001 certified, EU Standard Contractual Clauses
Data Protection Officer
Have questions about your data or need to exercise your rights? Our Data Protection Officer is here to help.
Postal Address
PodThis Data Protection
123 Privacy Lane
Data City, DC 12345
Response Time Guarantee: We will acknowledge your request within 72 hours and provide a complete response within 30 days, as required by GDPR.