Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 16, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to PodcastBud. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share information when you use our services, including our integrations with social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services to all our users. The types of information we collect include:
- Account Information: When you sign up, we may collect your name, email address, and profile details.
- Content Data: We process podcast audio, transcripts, and metadata you provide to generate marketing content.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our platform to improve our features.
- API Data: If you connect social media accounts, we receive information authorized by the platform as described below.
3. Social Media Integrations & API Compliance
PodcastBud integrates with various social media platforms. By using these integrations, you agree to the respective platforms' privacy policies and terms.
YouTube (Google)
Our platform uses YouTube API Services. By using these features, you are agreeing to the Google Privacy Policy and the YouTube Terms of Service. We use certain YouTube data to facilitate podcast content retrieval and title/description generation. You can manage your security settings and revoke access via the Google Security Settings page.
X (Twitter)
When you connect your X account, we may access information allowed by your permissions to post content on your behalf. We adhere to X's Developer Agreement and Policy.
When you connect your LinkedIn account, we access basic profile information and permissions to share content to your professional network as authorized by you.
4. How We Use Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
- Generate AI-driven social media clips, show notes, and SEO content.
- Communicate with you regarding updates, support, and marketing.
- Ensure the security and integrity of our platform.
5. Data Sharing & Security
We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with third-party service providers (like hosting and AI processing services) necessary to operate our service, or when required by law. We implement robust security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You can also revoke our access to your social media accounts at any time through the settings of the respective platforms.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@podcastbud.com