Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2024

INTRODUCTION

Pocket to Podcast is a Chrome extension that helps you convert articles into AI-generated podcast summaries. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our extension, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

- Article Content: When you save an article, we temporarily process its content to generate the podcast summary. This content is processed only when you explicitly choose to save an article.

- Usage Data: We collect basic usage statistics to improve the extension's functionality, including:

* Number of articles processed

* Processing success rates

* Feature usage patterns

- Generated Content: The AI-generated podcast summaries and audio files are stored temporarily to provide you with the service. These are automatically deleted after 30 days.

- Extension Settings: We store your preferences and settings locally in your browser.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

- To generate podcast summaries from your saved articles

- To create and store audio files of the summaries

- To improve the extension's functionality and user experience

- To provide technical support when needed

- To detect and prevent technical issues

- To comply with legal obligations

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We use the following third-party services:

- OpenAI: For generating article summaries

- ElevenLabs: For text-to-speech conversion

- Buzzsprout: For podcast hosting (optional)

- Supabase: For data storage and management

DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

- Data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption

- We use secure authentication methods and never store passwords

- Regular security audits are performed on our systems

- Access to your data is strictly limited to necessary personnel

- We maintain secure backup systems

YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

- Access your stored data through the extension's interface

- Request deletion of your data by contacting us

- Opt out of data collection by disabling the extension

- Export your data in a machine-readable format

- Object to the processing of your data

- Request correction of any inaccurate data we hold about you

- Request restriction of processing your data

- Withdraw consent at any time

DATA RETENTION

We retain your data only for as long as necessary:

- Generated audio files are automatically deleted after 30 days

- Usage statistics are anonymized after 12 months

- You can request immediate deletion of your data at any time

- Browser storage data is cleared when you uninstall the extension

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 data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

COOKIES AND TRACKING

We use minimal browser storage to maintain your preferences and settings. We do not use cookies or any form of tracking across websites. All data is stored locally in your browser unless explicitly required for the service.

CHANGES TO THIS 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. We recommend checking this page periodically for any changes.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: tom+pockettopodcast@tomcarra.com

Website: https://pockettopodcast.com

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.