Privacy Policy - stepify.tech

1. Introduction

At stepify.tech, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service. Please read this policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account via Google OAuth, we collect:

Google account ID
Email address
Display name (if provided)
Profile picture URL (if provided)

Usage Information

We automatically collect:

Videos you choose to process
Processing preferences (format, mode)
Subscription and payment history
Service usage statistics (quotas, timestamps)
Technical information (browser type, IP address, device information)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide and maintain the Service
Process your video transformation requests
Manage your account and subscription
Track usage against your subscription quota
Send important service notifications
Improve and optimize the Service
Respond to customer support requests
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

All data is transmitted over HTTPS encryption
Passwords are never stored (we use OAuth)
Database access is restricted and monitored
Regular security audits and updates
Data is stored on secure cloud infrastructure

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google OAuth - For authentication
YouTube API - For fetching video transcripts
OpenAI API - For content processing
Polar - For payment processing
Railway/Vercel - For hosting infrastructure

Each of these services has their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Processed video results are stored indefinitely unless you delete them. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Export your data
Opt-out of marketing communications
Withdraw consent at any time

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or sell your data to advertisers. Local storage is used to maintain your authentication state and user preferences.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: privacy@stepify.tech