Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 28, 2025
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
1.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Name (if provided)
- Authentication credentials
- Profile information
1.2 Content Data
When you use our service, we store:
- Video scripts and titles you create
- Generated videos and voiceovers
- Project settings and preferences
- Series and campaign configurations
1.3 Technical Data
To provide and improve our service, we collect minimal technical data:
- Basic error logs (to fix bugs)
- Session data (to keep you logged in)
We do not use tracking cookies or analytics services. We only collect what's necessary to operate the platform.
1.4 Payment Information
Payment processing is handled by LemonSqueezy. We do not store your credit card details. LemonSqueezy securely processes all payment information.
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:
- LemonSqueezy - Payment processing
- Vercel - Platform hosting
- Cloudflare R2 - Video storage
- ElevenLabs - AI voiceover generation
- OpenAI - Script generation and content moderation
- Pexels - Stock video content
- 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.
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:
Additional Rights for EU and California Residents
GDPR (EU Residents)
Under GDPR, you have additional rights including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority and the right to restrict processing of your data.
CCPA (California Residents)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Request deletion of personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights