Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 22, 2025
Last Updated: October 22, 2025

Introduction

Shorty AI ("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 mobile application (the "App").

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

When you create an account or use the App, we may collect:

• Account Information: Email address, username, password (encrypted)
• Profile Information: Display name, profile picture, niche preferences
• User-Generated Content: Video recordings, scripts, project data

2. Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the App:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Features used, session duration, app interactions, performance metrics
• Analytics: Feature adoption rates, completion rates, error logs

3. Media and Storage

With your permission, we access:

• Camera: To record videos within the App
• Microphone: To capture audio during video recording
• Photo Library: To save processed videos to your device
• Device Storage: To store projects, scripts, and videos locally

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

1. Service Delivery
   • Processing and rendering your videos
   • Generating AI-assisted scripts
   • Managing your projects and content
2. Improvement and Analytics
   • Understanding app usage patterns
   • Improving features and user experience
   • Identifying and fixing technical issues
3. Communication
   • Sending service-related notifications
   • Responding to support requests
   • Providing updates about new features
4. Security and Compliance
   • Preventing fraud and abuse
   • Enforcing our Terms of Service
   • Complying with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

Authentication & Database

• Supabase (Privacy Policy)
  • Stores user accounts, projects, and metadata
  • Handles authentication and session management

Video Processing & Storage

• Cloudinary (Privacy Policy)
  • Stores uploaded and processed videos
  • Manages video transformations and delivery

API Services (via Cloudflare Worker Proxy)

• OpenAI (Privacy Policy)
  • Processes AI script generation requests
  • Analyzes text for script improvements
• Shotstack (Privacy Policy)
  • Renders final video compositions
  • Applies editing features (subtitles, effects)
• Deepgram (Privacy Policy)
  • Transcribes audio for caption generation
  • Processes speech-to-text for accessibility

Infrastructure

• Cloudflare Workers (Privacy Policy)
  • Acts as secure proxy for API requests
  • Protects API keys from client exposure

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

• Projects, scripts, and videos are stored locally on your device
• Device storage is protected by your device's security features
• You can delete local data by uninstalling the App

Cloud Storage

• User accounts and metadata: Stored on Supabase servers
• Videos: Stored on Cloudinary's secure cloud platform
• All data in transit is encrypted using TLS/SSL

Security Measures

• Passwords are hashed using industry-standard encryption
• API communications use secure HTTPS protocols
• Access to backend services requires authentication tokens
• Regular security audits and updates

Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Videos: Stored until you delete them or close your account
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 90 days
• Error Logs: Retained for 30 days for troubleshooting

Account Deletion

When you delete your account:

• User profile and account data are permanently deleted within 30 days
• Videos stored on Cloudinary are removed within 7 days
• Anonymized analytics data may be retained for statistical purposes

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

• View Your Data: Access your profile, projects, and scripts within the App
• Edit Information: Update your profile and preferences at any time
• Delete Content: Remove individual projects, scripts, or videos
• Export Data: Request a copy of your data by contacting support

Permissions

You can manage app permissions through your device settings:

• Camera: Required for video recording
• Microphone: Required for audio capture
• Storage: Required for saving videos and projects
• Network: Required for cloud features and processing

Communications

• You can opt out of analytics tracking in App settings
• Service-related notifications cannot be disabled (account security, processing status)

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Oppose certain types of data processing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time

Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on:

• Consent (for optional features like analytics)
• Contract performance (to provide App services)
• Legal obligations (to comply with laws)

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
• Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Non-Discrimination: Receive equal service regardless of privacy choices

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@shorty-ai.com

Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting a notice in the App
• Sending an email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@shorty-ai.com
Support: support@shorty-ai.com

For data protection inquiries (EU users):
Data Protection Officer: dpo@shorty-ai.com

Legal Disclosure

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, or government agencies).

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