Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Podcasting Box ("we," "us," or "our"). We're committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit and use https://podcastingbox.com ("the Site") and its services, including creating podcasts with AI-generated voices, editing tools, advertisements in podcasts, and sharing options.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described here. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

• Account Registration: Name, email address, password, and profile details.
• Podcast Creation: Text scripts, uploaded audio files, edited voice files, final podcast files, metadata, descriptions, titles, and categories.
• Cloned Voice Data: If you upload voice samples for cloning, these samples and generated cloned voices are stored securely and used only as per your instructions.
• Payments: Billing information via secure payment processors (we do not store full credit card details).
• Communications: Emails, support chats, or feedback submitted.

b. Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time stamps, and user actions (e.g. tools used, voices cloned).
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance experience, remember settings, and analyse performance.

c. Third-Party Sources

We may receive information from:

• Text-to-Speech Providers: When you use voices from Google Cloud TTS or AWS Polly, your text inputs are sent to their servers under their terms and privacy policies.
• Analytics Services: To improve site functionality and understand usage.
• Ad Partners: For serving targeted or contextual ads in your podcasts.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Site and its services.
• Enable podcast creation, including AI voice cloning and editing features.
• Process transactions and manage user accounts.
• Analyze usage and improve features, including voice quality and editing tools.
• Serve ads within podcasts created on the platform.
• Share podcasts publicly or with links, as per your chosen sharing settings.
• Communicate updates, newsletters, and promotional content (you can opt out).
• Provide customer support and resolve issues.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Hosting, payment processors, analytics tools, AI voice providers (Google, AWS).
• Advertising Partners: To insert ads in podcasts and measure ad performance.
• Business Transactions: In case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect rights, property, and safety.
• With Your Consent: For sharing podcasts or integrating with social media platforms.

5. AI Voice Cloning & TTS Providers

When you create podcasts using cloned voices or third-party TTS:

• Your input text, generated audio, and voice samples (if cloning) are processed and stored securely.
• Third-party providers (Google, AWS) process text inputs as per their terms.
• You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to any voice sample you upload for cloning.

6. Ads in Podcasts

Our platform serves advertisements embedded within podcasts you create. These may include:

• Contextual Ads: Based on podcast category or content.
• Targeted Ads: Based on your profile or usage data (where allowed under applicable laws).

Revenue from such ads supports our services.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Enable core site functionality.
• Remember your preferences.
• Analyze site performance and usage.
• Serve relevant ads.

You can disable cookies via your browser, but some features may not function properly.

8. Security of Your Information

We implement technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption.
• Access controls and secure data storage.
• Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities.

However, no system is completely secure. Use at your own risk.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to:

• Provide services and maintain your account.
• Fulfill legal obligations.
• Resolve disputes or enforce agreements.

You can request deletion of your account and data at any time.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Access your data.
• Correct inaccuracies.
• Request deletion.
• Restrict or object to processing.
• Port your data to another service.
• Opt-out of marketing communications.

Contact us at the email below to exercise these rights.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 13 (or higher minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from such users. Contact us if you believe we have collected data from a child.

12. International Transfers & GDPR

If you are located in the EEA, EU, or UK:

• Your data may be transferred to countries with different data protection laws.
• We rely on legal mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses for such transfers.
• Legal Basis: Consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations, or legitimate interests.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy as practices or legal requirements evolve. Updates will be posted here with a revised "Effective Date" and, where material, communicated via email or site notification.

14. Contact Us

For questions or requests: