Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Display name (optional)
• Authentication credentials (securely managed by Supabase)
• Account creation and last access timestamps

1.2 Usage Data

To provide and improve our service, we collect:

• Video processing metadata (duration, file format, processing options)
• Token purchase and consumption history
• Feature usage statistics
• Error logs and performance metrics
• Application crash reports

1.3 Video Content

We temporarily process your video files to provide AI editing services:

• Original video files (processed temporarily)
• Audio transcriptions (for analysis purposes)
• Processing results and suggested edits
• Exported video files (temporarily stored)

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Service Delivery

• Process your videos with AI algorithms
• Manage your token balance and purchases
• Provide customer support
• Send service-related communications

2.2 Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
• Improve AI algorithm accuracy
• Optimize application performance
• Develop new capabilities

2.3 Legal and Security

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraud and abuse
• Maintain service security
• Enforce our Terms of Service

3. Data Retention and Storage

3.1 Video Content

• Original videos: Deleted within 24 hours
• Processing artifacts: Deleted within 48 hours
• Transcriptions: May be retained for up to 30 days for quality improvement

3.2 Account Data

• Account information: Retained while account is active
• Transaction history: Retained for 7 years for legal compliance
• Usage analytics: Retained for 2 years in anonymized form

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

4.1 Service Providers

We share limited data with trusted third-party services:

• Supabase: Database and authentication services
• Stripe: Payment processing (financial data only)
• OpenAI/Whisper: AI transcription services
• Cloud Storage: Temporary file storage during processing

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes
• Protect rights and safety
• Investigate fraud or abuse
• Enforce our terms of service

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, user data may be transferred as part of the business assets.

5. Data Security

5.1 Technical Safeguards

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission
• Encrypted storage for sensitive data
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Automated monitoring for threats

5.2 Organizational Measures

• Employee training on data protection
• Limited access on a need-to-know basis
• Regular review of data handling practices
• Incident response procedures

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent for data processing

6.2 Communication Preferences

• Opt out of promotional emails
• Control notification settings
• Choose data collection preferences

7. International Data Transfers

CutFusionAI may process data in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Adequacy decisions from relevant authorities
• Standard contractual clauses
• Certification schemes
• Binding corporate rules

8. Children's Privacy

CutFusionAI is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Cookies and Analytics

9.1 Website Cookies

Our website uses cookies for:

• Essential functionality
• User preferences
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Security measures

9.2 Desktop Application

The desktop application may collect:

• Usage statistics
• Performance metrics
• Error reports
• Feature usage data

10. Changes to This Policy

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

• Sending an email notification
• Posting a notice in the application
• Updating the "Last updated" date

Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

12. Regional Privacy Rights

12.1 European Union (GDPR)

EU residents have additional rights under GDPR, including:

• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

12.2 California (CCPA)

California residents have rights including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination