1. Introduction
Shortpilot ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Shortpilot web application located at pilotshorts.app (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account information: Name, email address, and profile information provided via our authentication provider (Clerk).
- YouTube account data: When you connect a YouTube channel, we store an OAuth refresh token to enable automated video uploads on your behalf. We access only the scopes you explicitly authorize.
- Content data: Video ideas, AI-generated scripts, produced video files, and publishing metadata you create within the Service.
- Usage data: Log data, IP addresses, browser type, and interaction data collected automatically when you use the Service.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
- Upload videos to YouTube on your behalf using the YouTube Data API v3, strictly within the permissions you have granted
- Generate AI scripts and voiceovers for your content pipeline
- Send transactional emails and service notifications
- Monitor and analyze usage to improve the Service
- Comply with legal obligations
4. YouTube API Services
Shortpilot uses the YouTube Data API v3 to upload videos and manage your YouTube channel on your behalf. By connecting your YouTube account, you authorize us to act within the scopes you grant.
Our use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
You can revoke Shortpilot's access to your YouTube account at any time via your Google Account permissions page.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our Service (Supabase for database, OpenAI for AI generation, ElevenLabs for voiceover, Pexels for stock footage, Clerk for authentication).
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
7. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure credential storage, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Disconnect your YouTube account at any time
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact us at:
Email: privacy@pilotshorts.app