Effective Date: 17 December 2023

1. Introduction

Welcome to beecast, a platform that enhances your podcast listening experience. This Privacy Policy aims to inform you about how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

2. Information Collection and Use

When you use our service, we collect the following information from your GitHub / Spotify accounts:

• User ID: To uniquely identify your account.
• Username and Display Name: For personalization purposes.
• Avatar URL: To display your profile picture.
• Podcast Information: To match your podcasts with the Podcast Index and provide relevant services.

This information is used to:

• Personalize your experience on our platform.
• Enable podcast matching and access to episodes.
• Facilitate episode transcription and summarization.

3. Analytics and Diagnostics

To improve our service and user experience, we use analytics and diagnostic tools. These tools help us monitor app performance and identify any technical issues. Exception data that is collected may be linked to your User ID for diagnostic purposes. This information is essential for maintaining the quality and operational stability of our service.

4**. Data Storage and Protection**

Your data is stored securely on Supabase, a cloud-based database service.

5**. Use of Cookies**

We use cookies solely for authentication purposes to maintain the security of your account. These cookies are essential for verifying your identity and providing you with seamless access to our services. We do not use cookies for tracking purposes or to collect any personal information.

6**. Sharing of Information**