1. Information we collect
We collect information you provide directly: email address, name (optional), and payment information (processed by Stripe). We also collect usage data including pages visited, features used, and audiobook generation statistics.
2. How we use your information
We use your information to provide and improve the Service, process payments, send service related communications, and analyze usage patterns. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Content processing
Uploaded manuscripts are processed on our servers solely to generate audiobooks. Text content is sent to third party TTS providers (Microsoft Azure, Coqui AI) for voice synthesis. Content is deleted from our servers within 30 days of generation.
4. Data storage and security
We use industry standard encryption for data in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest. Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe; we never store credit card numbers. Your data is stored in EU data centers (GDPR compliant).
5. Your rights
You have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data. You may request data deletion by contacting privacy@podbooks.ai. We will process requests within 30 days.
6. Cookies
We use essential cookies for functionality (session management, user preferences) and analytics cookies to understand usage. See our Cookie Policy for details.
7. Third party services
We use Stripe for payments, Microsoft Azure for TTS processing, and basic analytics. Each has their own privacy policy governing their handling of your data.