Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Clipcade ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at clipcade.com (the "Service").

By using Clipcade, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and profile information.
• User Content: Images, text, and other content you upload or generate using our AI-powered apps.
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting us for support or feedback.
• Phone Number: If you opt-in to SMS notifications, we collect and verify your phone number.
• API Keys: If you provide your own AI provider API keys, they are stored encrypted.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Service, including pages visited, apps used, and features accessed.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and IP address.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, and analyze usage patterns.
• Analytics: We use analytics services to understand how users interact with our platform.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Process and complete transactions
• Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Send SMS notifications about app generation status (if opted-in)
• Send promotional communications (you can opt-out at any time)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse
• Personalize and improve your experience
• Generate and display content created through AI apps

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including:
  • Cloud hosting providers (Vercel, Supabase)
  • AI service providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) for content generation
  • SMS providers (Twilio) for notifications
  • Analytics providers for usage analysis
  • Authentication providers (Clerk) for account management
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your consent or at your direction.
• Public Content: Content you choose to make public (published apps, public profiles) is visible to other users.

5. AI-Generated Content

Clipcade uses artificial intelligence services to generate content. When you use our AI-powered apps:

• Your inputs (text prompts, uploaded images) may be sent to third-party AI providers for processing.
• Generated content is stored on our servers and associated with your account.
• We do not use your content to train our own AI models without explicit consent.
• Third-party AI providers may have their own data retention and usage policies.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication through industry-standard providers
• Regular security assessments and monitoring
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
• Encrypted storage of API keys you provide

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Account information is retained until you delete your account
• Generated content is retained until you delete it or your account
• Usage logs may be retained for up to 12 months for security and analytics
• Legal and compliance records may be retained as required by applicable law

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications and SMS notifications
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@clipcade.com or through your account settings.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information and improve our Service. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our Service may not function properly without cookies.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and authentication
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from your country. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

12. California Privacy Rights

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, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by businesses
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell personal information. To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at privacy@clipcade.com.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@clipcade.com
• Website: https://clipcade.com