Privacy Policy

Podify Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 27, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Podify ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares personal information of users of our website, mobile application, and other services (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:

• Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, username, and password. We collect this information when you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, participate in a survey, or contact us.
• Demographic Information: We may collect demographic information such as your age, gender, interests, and location. This information is used to personalize your experience and provide you with relevant content and advertisements.
• Usage Information: We collect information about how you use our Services, such as the podcasts you listen to, the episodes you download, the pages you visit, and the features you use. This information helps us understand how users interact with our Services and improve them.
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our Services, such as your device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and device identifiers. This information helps us optimize our Services for different devices and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences. These technologies allow us to personalize your experience, track your activity, and deliver targeted advertisements.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your information to provide you with access to our Services, personalize your experience, and improve the quality and functionality of our Services.
• Communicate with You: We use your information to communicate with you about your account, our Services, and other important updates. We may also send you promotional emails about new podcasts, features, and special offers. You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails at any time.
• Personalize Content and Advertisements: We use your information to personalize the content and advertisements you see on our Services. This helps us show you content that is relevant to your interests and provide you with a more engaging experience.
• Analyze Usage and Trends: We use your information to analyze usage and trends on our Services. This helps us understand how users interact with our Services and identify areas for improvement.
• Protect Our Rights and Interests: We use your information to protect our rights and interests, such as enforcing our Terms and Conditions and preventing fraud.
• Comply with Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to a subpoena or court order.

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following third parties:

• Service Providers: We share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Services, such as hosting providers, payment processors, and email marketing providers. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Business Partners: We may share your information with our business partners, such as podcast creators and advertisers. This allows us to offer you relevant content and advertisements.
• Affiliates: We may share your information with our affiliates, which are companies that are under common control with us.
• Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process.
• Other Users: Some of your information, such as your username and profile picture, may be visible to other users of our Services.

Your Choices

You have the following choices regarding your information:

• Access and Correction: You can access and correct your personal information by logging into your account and updating your profile.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information by contacting us at [email protected]. Please note that we may retain certain information for legal or business purposes.
• Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send you or by contacting us at [email protected].
• Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Services.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption: We use encryption to protect your personal information when it is transmitted over the internet.
• Firewalls: We use firewalls to protect our servers from unauthorized access.
• Access Controls: We restrict access to your personal information to authorized employees and service providers.
• Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

Despite these measures, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the security of your information.

Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. We will take steps to delete the information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights include:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of the information, the purposes for which we use the information, and the categories of third parties with whom we share the information.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and update the effective date. Your continued use of our Services after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Podify
555 Market Street, Suite 1200
San Francisco, CA 94105
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (415) 555-0100

Data Protection Officer: Dr. Evelyn Reed