Last updated: 2 January 2025

Introduction

ShortClone ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at shortclone.com.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and authentication credentials via Google Sign-In.
Usage Data: YouTube video URLs you submit for analysis and generation.
Payment Information: If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment processing is handled by our payment provider. We do not store your full payment card details.

Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
Usage Information: Pages visited, features used, and actions taken within the service.
Analytics Data: We use analytics services to understand how users interact with our service.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Process your video analysis and generation requests
Communicate with you about your account and our services
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or other harmful activities
Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our services (hosting, analytics, payment processing).
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You can request deletion of your data by contacting us at support@shortclone.com.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access and receive a copy of your personal data
Correct inaccurate personal data
Request deletion of your personal data
Object to or restrict processing of your personal data
Data portability

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyse usage patterns. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This 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.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@shortclone.com