Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Vicast ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our video call, recording, and AI-based content generation platform.

By accessing or using Vicast, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, profile picture, and other information you provide when creating an account.
• Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and other payment-related information if you subscribe to our paid services.
• Profile Information: Information you add to your profile, such as biography, social media links, and professional details.

2.2 Content Data

When using our platform, we collect:

• Audio and Video Recordings: Content captured during your video calls, podcast sessions, or uploads.
• Voice Data: Voice recordings used for AI voice generation features.
• Generated Content: AI-generated clips, edits, and other content created through our platform.
• Chat Messages: Text communications sent during video calls.

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate our platform:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
• Usage Patterns: How you interact with our platform, features used, time spent, and actions taken.
• Log Data: Error reports, performance data, and diagnostic information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our platform services.
• Processing and completing transactions.
• Storing and processing recordings for playback and editing.
• Training and improving our AI algorithms for video editing and voice generation.
• Personalizing your experience and delivering content relevant to your interests.
• Responding to your inquiries, comments, or concerns.
• Sending administrative information, updates, and marketing communications.
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve our platform.
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues or security incidents.
• Complying with legal obligations.

4. Recording and AI-Generated Content

4.1 Local Recording

Vicast provides local recording capabilities for video calls and podcasts. These recordings are:

• Initially stored locally on your device during recording.
• Automatically synced to our secure cloud storage when connectivity is available.
• Accessible only to you and participants with whom you choose to share them.

You are responsible for obtaining appropriate consent from all participants before recording any session.

4.2 AI Voice Generation

Our AI voice generation features:

• Process voice samples to create AI-generated speech.
• Store voice patterns securely to enable the feature.
• Require explicit consent before creating voice models from your audio.

You must not create AI voice models of individuals without their explicit consent.

4.3 AI Clip Generation

Our AI-based clip generation features:

• Analyze your recordings to identify potentially interesting segments.
• Process content to create suggested clips and edits.
• May use recordings to improve our AI algorithms in an anonymized format.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (cloud storage, payment processing, analytics).
• Business Partners: Companies with whom we collaborate to offer joint services or promotions.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.
• Other Users: Information you choose to share with other users of the platform.
• Corporate Transactions: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not sell your personal information or content to third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• End-to-end encryption for video calls and recordings.
• Secure cloud storage with industry-standard encryption.
• Regular security assessments and audits.
• Access controls limiting who can view your content.
• Continuous monitoring for unauthorized access.

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and review your personal information.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Delete your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Data portability (receiving your data in a structured format).
• Withdraw consent for activities based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@vicast.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. 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. When transferring data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

10. Retention Period

We retain your personal information and content for as long as:

• Your account remains active.
• Necessary to provide you with our services.
• Required to comply with legal obligations.
• Needed to resolve disputes or enforce agreements.

You can request deletion of your content and personal information at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and indicating the date of the latest revision.

12. Contact Us

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

13. Cookie Policy

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