PRIVACY POLICY
1. Introduction
Welcome to vlogist. This Privacy Policy explains how vlogist collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use the vlogist mobile application and related services. vlogist is designed as a local-first video editing product. Most editing activity happens on your device unless you choose to export, share, or request online content.
By using vlogist, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information you provide or select
- Photos and videos you choose to import into a project
- Project titles, prompts, edits, template selections, and export settings
- Support messages or feedback you send to us
2.2 Information stored on device
- Draft projects and editing metadata
- Cached thumbnails and preview assets
- Locally saved creative prompts or recommendations
2.3 Limited technical information
We may process limited device or app information, such as app version or device model, to support app functionality, diagnostics, compatibility, and product improvements.
3. How We Use Information
We use information to:
- let you import, edit, preview, and export vlog projects;
- save your drafts and editing state;
- provide template recommendations and creative prompt suggestions;
- support app stability, troubleshooting, and feature improvement;
- respond to support or legal requests.
4. Network Use
vlogist is primarily local-first. We do not upload your media files by default for ordinary editing. Some features may request lightweight network content, such as creative prompts or service metadata. If a future feature requires uploading media, that feature should clearly disclose the upload before it happens.
5. Permissions
vlogist may request access to the following device capabilities only when needed:
- Photo Library: to import media into projects and save exports to your photo library
- Camera: if you choose to capture media directly in the app in a future version
- Microphone: if you choose to record voice or audio in a future version
- Notifications: only if a future version offers export or workflow alerts
You can manage permissions in your device settings at any time.
6. Media, Drafts, and Storage
Imported media, project metadata, and generated previews may be copied into app-controlled storage so your projects can reopen reliably later. If you delete the app, locally stored drafts and cached files may also be deleted by your operating system. If you export a file to your device or share it with another service, that export is then governed by the destination environment and service.
7. Sharing and Exports
When you intentionally export content to your photo library, share content, or open links to external services, you direct vlogist to transfer data to the relevant device location or third-party service. We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of third-party platforms you choose to use.
8. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain local project data on your device until you delete the project, clear stored data, or remove the application. Cached content may be refreshed or removed by the app or by the operating system. If you contact support, we may retain correspondence as reasonably necessary to respond and keep business records.
9. Children's Privacy
vlogist is not directed to children under the age required by applicable law to consent independently to data processing in their region. If you believe a child has provided personal information in violation of applicable law, please contact us so we can review the matter.
10. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information processed by vlogist. However, no storage or transmission method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. International Use
If you use vlogist outside the country where the service operator is based, your information may be processed in other jurisdictions when network-based services are used. By using vlogist, you understand that data protection laws may differ across regions.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we may update the in-app policy, the effective date, or provide another appropriate notice. Your continued use of vlogist after an update means you accept the revised Privacy Policy to the extent permitted by law.
USER AGREEMENT
1. Acceptance of Terms
This User Agreement governs your access to and use of vlogist. By downloading, installing, accessing, or using vlogist, you agree to be bound by this User Agreement and the Privacy Policy above. If you do not agree, do not use vlogist.
2. Eligibility
You must be legally capable of entering into a binding agreement in your jurisdiction to use vlogist. If you use vlogist on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization.
3. License to Use vlogist
Subject to your compliance with this User Agreement, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use vlogist for your personal or internal business use in accordance with applicable law and this User Agreement.
4. Your Content
You retain ownership of the photos, videos, audio, text, project metadata, and other content you import, create, or export through vlogist. You are solely responsible for your content and for ensuring that you have all rights, licenses, and permissions necessary to use that content.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- use vlogist for unlawful, fraudulent, infringing, or harmful purposes;
- upload, import, create, or distribute content that violates intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights;
- attempt to reverse engineer, interfere with, disrupt, or compromise the app or related systems, except where such restrictions are prohibited by law;
- use vlogist to transmit malware, abusive content, or unauthorized advertisements;
- misuse any export, sharing, or network feature.
6. Creative Suggestions and Generated Outputs
vlogist may provide prompts, editing suggestions, layout ideas, or workflow recommendations. These outputs are provided for convenience only. You are responsible for reviewing and deciding whether to use any suggested content, including confirming that your final work is accurate, lawful, and appropriate.
7. Third-Party Services and Platform Features
vlogist may rely on operating system APIs, device media libraries, external links, or third-party services. Your use of those services may be subject to their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services, content, or availability.
8. Intellectual Property
vlogist, including its software, interface, branding, design, and related materials, is owned by or licensed to the vlogist team and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Except for the limited license granted above, no rights are transferred to you.
9. App Updates and Changes
We may add, remove, suspend, or modify features at any time. We may also release updates, patches, or new versions. Some features may change or become unavailable without prior notice.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the maximum extent permitted by law, vlogist is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee that vlogist will always be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or suitable for your specific workflow.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the vlogist team and its affiliates, service providers, licensors, and partners will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, goodwill, data, or business opportunities arising from or related to your use of vlogist. Our aggregate liability for claims related to vlogist will not exceed the amount you paid, if any, for the app in the twelve months before the event giving rise to the claim.
12. Indemnity
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the vlogist team and its affiliates, officers, employees, contractors, and licensors from and against claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, and expenses arising out of or related to your content, your misuse of vlogist, or your violation of this User Agreement or applicable law.
13. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to vlogist or certain features at any time if we reasonably believe you violated this User Agreement or applicable law, or if continued access creates legal, operational, or security risk. You may stop using vlogist at any time by uninstalling the app.
14. Governing Law
This User Agreement will be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction determined by the operator of vlogist, excluding conflict of law rules, unless applicable consumer protection law requires otherwise. If a dispute arises, the parties will first attempt to resolve it in good faith.
15. Severability and Entire Agreement
If any provision of this User Agreement is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force to the extent permitted by law. This User Agreement, together with the Privacy Policy above, forms the entire agreement between you and vlogist regarding the use of the app.
16. Contact
If you have questions about this User Agreement, please contact:
support@vlogist.app