Privacy Policy

Podzester is a podcast player that provides AI-powered transcripts, chapters, quotes, and song extraction. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

The short version: we collect very little, we don't track you, and we don't sell your data to anyone.

What We Collect

Account Information

When you sign up, we collect your name and email address. Your account also includes:

• A user identifier
• When you last used the app

Your Activity

To provide the service, we store:

• Podcast subscriptions
• Starred episodes
• Collections you create
• Bookmarks (timestamp, note, and transcript snippet)
• Listen history (playback position, so you can resume where you left off)
• Your preferences (playback speed, skip intervals, theme)

Crash Reports

If the app encounters an error, it automatically sends a crash report containing the error message, stack trace, device type, and a random session identifier. These reports help us fix bugs. They do not contain personal information beyond your user identifier (if you are logged in).

Signup Form

If you request access via the signup form, we collect your name, email, and referral source. This information is stored in our database to process your request.

What We Don't Collect

• No advertising or tracking pixels
• No third-party analytics (no Google Analytics, no Mixpanel, nothing)
• No cookies
• No location data
• No device fingerprinting
• No access to your camera, microphone, or contacts
• No payment or financial information

How We Use Your Data

Your data is used solely to provide the Podzester service: playing podcasts, syncing your playback position, saving your stars and bookmarks, and remembering your preferences. We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or any purpose beyond operating the app.

Third-Party Services

Podzester relies on the following infrastructure services to operate. Your data passes through these services as part of normal operation:

• Cloudflare — Hosts the website and API. Cloudflare processes HTTP requests as part of standard web hosting.
• Neon — PostgreSQL database where your account data, activity, and preferences are stored.
• Resend — Delivers emails (signup confirmations, welcome messages).
• Apple (App Store Connect) — TestFlight beta distribution and crash reporting.

We do not share your data with any other third parties. No data is sold, rented, or provided to advertisers, data brokers, or analytics companies.

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored in a PostgreSQL database hosted by Neon, with connections encrypted via TLS. The API runs on Cloudflare Workers with HTTPS enforced on all connections.

Data Retention and Deletion

Your data is retained for as long as your account is active. If you would like your data deleted, contact us and we will remove your account and all associated data (stars, bookmarks, collections, listen history, and preferences) from our systems.

Your Rights

Regardless of where you are located, you have the right to:

• Request access to the data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Podzester is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

If we make material changes to this policy, we will update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For privacy questions or data requests, contact us at [email protected]