Privacy Policy

At AutoShort.org ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our AI video generation platform.

1. Information We Collect

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our AI video generation service
• Process your payments and manage subscriptions
• Send important service updates and notifications
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Payment providers and merchants of record - Polar or Stripe for applicable web purchases, and Apple or Google for applicable in-app purchases; the responsible provider is identified at checkout and on your receipt
• PostHog - Product analytics, diagnostics, and session recording
• Google Analytics and Ahrefs Analytics - Website traffic and search-performance measurement
• Microsoft Clarity - Session diagnostics when this optional integration is enabled
• VPS Hosting - Infrastructure hosting
• VPS Storage - Video and asset storage
• ElevenLabs - AI voiceover generation
• OpenAI - Script generation and content moderation
• Pexels - Stock video content
• Creatomate - Video rendering for applicable generation workflows
• Google OAuth - Account authentication when you choose Google sign-in
• YouTube Data API - Video upload integration (if connected)
• TikTok Content Posting API - Video upload integration (if connected)

Each service has its own privacy policy governing their data collection and usage.

3.1 YouTube Data & Google API Limited Use

If you choose to connect a YouTube channel, AutoShort accesses Google user data only through these scopes, solely to provide features you request: the youtube.readonly scope to list your channel(s) and basic channel details so you can pick where to publish, and the youtube.upload scope to publish the videos you create, on your behalf, to the channel you choose.

How we share this data: We do not sell, rent, or share your Google or YouTube user data with any third party, and we do not use it for advertising or to train AI/ML models. It is used only to operate the connection and publishing features at your request. The video content you choose to publish is uploaded to YouTube under your own account. We do not transfer this data to others except with your explicit consent, to service providers strictly necessary to operate these features (bound by confidentiality), or as required by law.

Limited Use: AutoShort's use and transfer to any other app of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. You can revoke access anytime in the app or at myaccount.google.com/permissions.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure database with access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Encrypted storage for sensitive information
• Limited employee access to personal data

Your data is stored on secure servers in the United States.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access - Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction - Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion - Request deletion of your account and data
• Export - Download your videos and content
• Object - Opt-out of marketing communications
• Portability - Transfer your data to another service

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@autoshort.org

6. Data Retention

We practice data minimization and only keep your data as long as necessary:

• Account data: Until you delete your account
• Generated videos: Until you delete them or close your account
• Payment records: Only as long as required by law

When you delete your account, all your personal data and videos are permanently removed from our systems.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your session and keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze platform usage and performance
• Prevent fraud and enhance security

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

AutoShort is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on our platform. Continued use of AutoShort after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: