Last Updated: November 7, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Podit Podcast ("Podit," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").
At Podit, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have regarding your personal data. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Account Information: When you create an account, we collect:
Username or display name
Email address
Password (encrypted)
Profile picture (if you choose to upload one)
Bio or description (if you choose to provide one)
Content You Create: When you use our Service, we collect:
Podcast topics and descriptions you provide
Podcasts you create using our AI tools
Comments you post on podcasts
Likes and interactions with other users' content
Any other content you submit, post, or display on the Service
Communications: When you contact us, we collect:
Messages you send to our support team
Your email address and any other contact information you provide
Content of your communications with us
Usage Information: We automatically collect information about how you use the Service:
Podcasts you listen to, create, like, or comment on
Time spent on the Service
Features you use and how you interact with them
Search queries within the Service
User accounts you follow or interact with
Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access the Service:
Device type, model, and operating system
Unique device identifiers
IP address
Mobile network information
Browser type and version
Screen resolution and display settings
Location Information: We may collect:
Approximate location based on IP address
Precise location data if you grant permission through your device settings
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on our Service. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may limit your ability to use certain features.
Social Media: If you connect your social media accounts or share content to social platforms, we may receive information from those platforms in accordance with their privacy settings.
Analytics Providers: We use third-party analytics services that may collect information about your use of the Service.
AI Service Providers: We use artificial intelligence services to generate podcast content. These services may process the content you create but do not retain your personal information beyond what is necessary to provide the service.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Create and manage your account
Generate AI-powered podcast content based on your inputs
Enable you to share, comment on, and interact with podcasts
Personalize your experience and provide content recommendations
Develop new features and improve existing functionality
Analyze usage patterns to enhance Service performance
Send you technical notices and security alerts
Respond to your inquiries and support requests
Provide customer service
Send you updates about the Service (if you opt in)
Request feedback or participation in surveys
Monitor and moderate content to enforce our Terms of Service
Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or illegal activity
Protect the rights, property, and safety of Podit, our users, and the public
Investigate and respond to user reports of problematic content or behavior
Ban users who violate our Terms of Service
Comply with legal obligations and law enforcement requests
Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements
Resolve disputes and protect our legal rights
Conduct business planning, reporting, and forecasting
Process business transactions, such as mergers or acquisitions
Send promotional communications about new features or services
Display relevant advertisements (if applicable)
Conduct marketing research and analysis
When you create and share podcasts on Podit, this content is publicly visible to all users of the Service. Your username, profile picture, and any podcasts, comments, or likes you make are publicly accessible. Please be mindful of what information you choose to share publicly.
We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
AI and Content Generation Services: We use OpenAI and ElevenLabs to generate podcast content. These providers process the content you create but are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only to provide their services.
Cloud Hosting and Storage: We use cloud infrastructure providers to host our Service and store data.
Analytics Providers: We use analytics services to understand how users interact with our Service.
Payment Processors: If we offer paid features, payment information is processed by third-party payment processors.
Communication Services: We use email and messaging services to communicate with you.
All service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information and are prohibited from using it for any purpose other than providing services to us.
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to:
Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements
Protect and defend our rights, property, or safety
Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public
Investigate potential violations or prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activity
If Podit is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, bankruptcy, or similar business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our Service of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.
We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.
We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you with third parties for research, marketing, analytics, or other purposes.
As stated in our Terms of Service, all podcasts created through our Service become the property of Podit, and we own all copyrights and intellectual property rights in such content. While we own the content you create:
We display your username and profile information alongside your podcasts
We may use your podcasts for marketing, promotional, or other business purposes
We may license, distribute, or otherwise commercially exploit your podcasts
We maintain the right to remove, modify, or refuse to publish any content
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
You can access and update your account information at any time through the Service settings. If you need assistance accessing or correcting your information, contact us at podit.podcast@gmail.com.
You may request deletion of your account by contacting us at podit.podcast@gmail.com. Please note that:
Account deletion does not affect Podit's ownership of podcasts you created
We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes
Some information may remain in backup systems for a limited period
Publicly shared content may remain visible in cached or archived pages
You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or by adjusting your account settings.
You can control location permissions through your device settings. Disabling location services may limit certain features of the Service.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Service.
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Right to Access: Request confirmation of what personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing under certain circumstances
Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at podit.podcast@gmail.com.
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Right to Know: Request information about the personal information we collect, use, and disclose
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
Right to Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at podit.podcast@gmail.com. We will verify your identity before responding to your request.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security assessments and audits
Access controls and authentication mechanisms
Employee training on data protection and security
Secure development practices
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specific retention periods include:
Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion as required by law
Podcasts You Create: Retained indefinitely as Podit owns the intellectual property rights to this content
Usage and Analytics Data: Typically retained for 12-24 months
Communications: Retained as long as necessary to respond to inquiries and for legal purposes
Moderation Records: Retained for as long as necessary to enforce our policies and defend against legal claims
When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and 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 at podit.podcast@gmail.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.
For users between 13 and 18 years of age, we encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's online activities and to help enforce this Privacy Policy by instructing their children never to provide personal information without permission.
Our Service is operated from Turkey, and your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Turkey or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country of residence.
By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our Service.
We use the following AI service providers:
OpenAI: For content generation
ElevenLabs: For text-to-speech conversion
These services process the content you create but are subject to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their privacy practices.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:
Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Service
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Sending you an email notification (if we have your email address)
Providing in-app notifications
Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of the updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the updated Privacy Policy, you must stop using the Service.
Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our Service does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals or similar mechanisms.
By using our Service, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: podit.podcast@gmail.com Service Name: Podit Podcast
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.
For users in the European Union or European Economic Area, if you have questions about how we process your personal data or wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, you may contact our data protection officer at: podit.podcast@gmail.com
If you are located in the EU/EEA and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.