Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 23, 2026
Welcome to PODBASS (“we”, “our”, “us”).
This Privacy Policy explains how PODBASS collects, uses, and protects information when you use https://podbass.app (the “Service”).
By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. What PODBASS Does
PODBASS helps users discover, analyze, summarize, and interact with publicly available podcast content using AI technologies.
The Service may:
- Transcribe publicly available podcast audio
- Generate summaries, highlights, timestamps, and key ideas
- Enable conversational AI interactions with podcast content
- Store user-generated chats and preferences
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Authentication provider information
- Billing information (if applicable)
Usage Information
We may collect:
- Search queries
- Podcast interactions
- AI chat interactions
- Device/browser information
- IP address
- Analytics and diagnostic information
Podcast Content
PODBASS processes publicly available podcast audio and related metadata, including:
- Podcast titles
- Descriptions
- Audio content
- Generated transcripts
- AI-generated summaries and embeddings
We do not claim ownership of podcast content.
3. How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Provide the Service
- Generate transcripts and summaries
- Improve search and podcast discovery
- Enable AI-powered chat experiences
- Maintain security and prevent abuse
- Provide customer support
- Improve product performance and reliability
4. AI Processing
Podcast content and user interactions may be processed using third-party AI providers for:
- Speech-to-text transcription
- Summarization
- Semantic search
- Conversational AI features
We do not use private user account data to train foundation AI models.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
Our legitimate interests include operating, improving, and securing the Service and processing publicly available podcast content for analysis and discovery purposes.
6. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to operate the Service and fulfill legal obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on:
- Account status
- Podcast indexing requirements
- Security and fraud prevention needs
- Legal obligations
Users may request account deletion at any time.
7. Data Sharing
We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate the Service, including:
- Cloud hosting providers
- AI infrastructure providers
- Analytics providers
- Payment processors
We do not sell personal data.
8. International Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including countries that may have different data protection laws.
Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
10. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no system is completely secure.
11. Public Podcast Content
PODBASS processes podcast content that is publicly available on the internet.
Podcast owners or rights holders may request removal of indexed content by contacting:
12. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
14. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests: