1. Introduction

Welcome to PremPod ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website prempod.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us:

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and password (stored securely hashed).
• Google Sign-In: If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from Google.
• User Preferences: Your favorite channels and voting history.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Save your favorite channels and preferences
• Display your votes and contributions
• Send you updates about new features (with your consent)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and basic site functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (only with your consent).

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie banner or your browser settings.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in operating our website (e.g., hosting, authentication)
• To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights
• With your explicit consent

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure hosting, and regular security audits.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Object: Object to processing of your data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

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

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. You can delete your account at any time, which will remove your personal data from our systems.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party services including:

• YouTube (for video content)
• Apple Podcasts (for podcast links)
• Spotify (for podcast links)
• Google (for authentication)

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us.

11. 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 policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: privacy@prempod.com