CustomPod Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how CustomPod ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our news podcast application (the "Service"), available on web, iOS, and Android platforms. By accessing or using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Social media profile information (if you choose to log in via social providers)

2.2 Device Information

We automatically collect certain information from your device, including:

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• Unique device identifiers
• IP address
• Browser type (for web app users)

2.3 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information based on:

• The necessity to perform our obligations under the Terms of Service
• Your consent, where applicable
• Our legitimate interests, which do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms

3. Use of Information

3.1 Primary Uses

We use the collected information to:

• Authenticate your access to our services
• Deliver personalized news podcasts
• Send push notifications about podcast updates (with your permission)
• Improve our service through diagnostic data analysis

3.2 Data Retention and Deletion

• We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide our services
• Upon request, we will delete or anonymize your information within a reasonable timeframe, unless legally prohibited

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to third parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Service, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Under applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate personal data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from Children. If you become aware that a Child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

7. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information when transferred internationally.

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting of the updated Policy. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of such changes.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

11. Governing Law

This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Last Updated: October 7 2024