Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 3, 2026
Welcome to LearnCast AI ("we," "our," or "us"). 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 mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Display name, email address (if provided), and profile picture
- Podcast Content: Topics, descriptions, and generated podcast scripts you create
- User Preferences: Selected AI voices, language preferences, and favorite categories
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Listening history, created podcasts count, and total listening hours
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version
- Analytics: App usage patterns and feature engagement (anonymized)
1.3 Information from Third-Party Services
- Firebase Authentication: Anonymous user ID or authentication credentials
- RevenueCat: Subscription and purchase information (if applicable)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our AI podcast generation service
- Generate personalized podcast content based on your topics
- Track your listening statistics and progress
- Manage your account and subscriptions
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Ensure content moderation and platform safety
- Analyze app usage to improve user experience
- Communicate important updates about the service
3. Third-Party Services
LearnCast AI integrates with the following third-party services that may collect and process your data:
3.1 AI & Content Generation
3.2 Infrastructure & Services
Important: When you create a podcast, your topic and description are sent to OpenAI and Murf AI to generate content. These services operate under their own privacy policies.
4. Data Storage and Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
- Data at rest is stored securely in Firebase Cloud Firestore
- Access to user data is strictly limited and monitored
- We use Firebase Security Rules to protect your information
- Regular security audits and updates are performed
5. Content Moderation
To maintain a safe and educational environment, we use automated content moderation to prevent inappropriate content including:
- Sexual or adult content
- Violence and hate speech
- Illegal activities or dangerous content
- Content promoting self-harm or substance abuse
Topics are screened using OpenAI's Moderation API before podcast generation.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
- Service Providers: Third-party services necessary for app functionality (listed above)
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional communications
- Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us at spanky@global.gmail.com
8. Children's Privacy
LearnCast AI is designed for educational purposes and is suitable for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States, where our cloud infrastructure (Firebase) is located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable laws.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your data at any time. After deletion:
- Your account and personal data will be permanently deleted within 30 days
- Some data may be retained for legal compliance or fraud prevention
- Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained for analytics
11. Cookies and Tracking
LearnCast AI does not use cookies as it is a native mobile application. However, Firebase Analytics may collect analytics data to help us improve the app. You can opt out of analytics in your device settings.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
- Posting the new policy within the app
- Updating the "Effective Date" at the top
- Sending an in-app notification (for major changes)
Your continued use of LearnCast AI after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Right to deletion of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights
14. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- Right of access to your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
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