PodPulsar
PodPulsar
Plain English Summary: We collect your email address to log you in, and we store the podcasts and audio you generate. We don't sell your data. We don't run ads. We use a small number of trusted third-party services to operate the platform. You can request deletion of your data at any time.
PodPulsar ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect when you use PodPulsar ("Service", "Platform"), how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have over it.
This Policy applies to all users of PodPulsar, including visitors to our website at podpulsar.com and all subdomains, and registered users of the platform.
By using PodPulsar, you agree to the collection and use of your data as described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Service.
We collect only the data necessary to provide and improve the Service.
| Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Account authentication via magic link | Email address | Contractual necessity |
| Delivering podcast generation services | Source content, scripts, audio | Contractual necessity |
| Enforcing plan quotas and limits | Usage data, plan status | Contractual necessity |
| Processing subscription payments | Email, plan data | Contractual necessity |
| Sending transactional emails (magic links, receipts) | Email address | Contractual necessity |
| Security, fraud prevention, abuse detection | IP address, request logs | Legitimate interest |
| Platform monitoring and reliability | Request logs, error logs | Legitimate interest |
| Play analytics for your public show page | Anonymous play events | Legitimate interest |
We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or selling to third parties. We do not use your content to train AI models.
We share data with a limited number of trusted service providers necessary to operate PodPulsar. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Payment Processor | Subscription billing and payment management | Email address, plan data. Card details are never shared with us. |
| Email Provider | Sending magic link login emails and receipts | Email address, email content |
| Cloud Storage | Storing generated audio files and show artwork | Audio files, images |
| AI Services | Script generation and audio synthesis | Your source content and scripts are processed to generate output. We use reputable providers with appropriate data processing agreements. |
| Infrastructure / Hosting | Serving the application and proxying traffic | Request metadata (IP, path, headers) |
All third-party providers are contractually required to process data only as necessary to provide their services and to maintain appropriate security standards.
We may disclose your data if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of PodPulsar, our users, or the public.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security practices include:
No system is completely secure. While we take security seriously, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights or freedoms, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected] with the subject line "Privacy Request". We will respond within 30 days.
To delete your account and all associated data: Email [email protected] with "Account Deletion Request" in the subject. We will delete your account and personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or India, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
PodPulsar is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.
PodPulsar operates globally. Your data may be processed and stored in countries other than the country in which you reside, including countries that may not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction.
Where we transfer personal data outside your jurisdiction, we take appropriate measures to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law, including through data processing agreements with our service providers.
If you are located in the EEA or UK and your data is transferred outside those regions, we rely on appropriate transfer mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes:
We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Continued use of PodPulsar after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
For any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 5 business days.