Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Ethoscribe ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Password (hashed, never stored in plain text)
• Subscription tier and billing information

Voice Profile Data

• Your responses to our voice interview questions
• Writing style preferences, tone, values
• AI-generated voice profile embeddings

Content Data

• RSS feed URLs you add
• Links you submit for content generation
• Generated posts and images
• Post approval/rejection history
• Editing patterns and feedback

Platform Connection Data

• OAuth tokens for LinkedIn and Twitter/X (encrypted)
• Platform profile information (ID, name, profile picture)
• Publishing history

Usage Data

• Login timestamps
• Feature usage patterns
• Generation and publishing statistics

Technical Data

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Error logs (via Sentry)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and improve the Ethoscribe service
• Generate content that matches your voice
• Publish content to your connected platforms
• Process payments via Stripe
• Send transactional emails (verification, notifications)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the product
• Debug errors and maintain service quality

3. Data Storage & Security

Storage

• Data is stored on secure servers in the United States
• Database: PostgreSQL on Railway (encrypted at rest)
• Files: Vercel Blob Storage (encrypted)
• Voice embeddings: Pinecone (encrypted)

Security Measures

• All data transmitted via HTTPS/TLS
• OAuth tokens encrypted with AES-256
• Passwords hashed with bcrypt
• Regular security audits

4. Third-Party Services

We share data with these service providers:

These providers have their own privacy policies and are contractually bound to protect your data.

5. Data Retention

• Account data: Retained while your account is active
• Content sources: Automatically deleted after 90 days
• Generated content: Retained while your account is active
• Voice profile: Retained while your account is active
• Logs: Retained for 30 days

After account deletion:

• Personal data deleted within 30 days
• Anonymized analytics may be retained
• Backups purged within 90 days

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access

Request a copy of your personal data

Correction

Update inaccurate information via account settings

Deletion

Request deletion of your account and data

Export

Download your data in a portable format

Opt-out

Unsubscribe from marketing emails (transactional emails required for service)

To exercise these rights, contact: privacy@ethoscribe.com

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for:

• Session management
• Authentication
• Security (CSRF protection)

We do not use tracking cookies or sell data to advertisers.

8. Children's Privacy

Ethoscribe is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. International Users

Data is processed in the United States. By using Ethoscribe, you consent to data transfer to the US.

For EU/UK Users (GDPR)

• Legal basis: Contract performance, legitimate interest
• You have rights under GDPR including data portability and erasure
• Contact our DPO: privacy@ethoscribe.com

For California Users (CCPA)

• We do not sell your personal information
• You have the right to know, delete, and opt-out
• Contact: privacy@ethoscribe.com

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Material changes will be communicated via email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

Email: privacy@ethoscribe.com

Mailing Address: Ethoscribe [Address to be added]

By using Ethoscribe, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.