Effective Date: 10th December, 2024
Last Updated: 14th December, 2024

CloneCast (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, including clonecast.xyz, app.clonecast.xyz, and any associated subdomains (collectively referred to as “the Platform”). This policy complies with privacy regulations in the European Union (GDPR), Australia (Privacy Act 1988), the United Kingdom (UK GDPR and DPA 2018), the United States (including the CCPA for California residents), and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Account Information:
When you create an account on CloneCast, we collect:

• Your email address.

• A secure, encrypted version of your password.

• Profile photo (optional).

• Username.

• Full name.

1.2. User Interactions:
We collect and store:

• Text and multimedia content shared during conversations on the platform.

• User activity and preferences to enhance your experience.

1.3. Device and Technical Data:
To optimize functionality, we may collect:

• IP address.

• Browser type and version.

• Operating system and platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1. Service Provision:
We use your information to provide secure access to CloneCast services, including account management and personalized user experiences.

2.2. Performance and Improvement:
Anonymous and aggregated data from user interactions may be used to improve our AI and platform features.

2.3. Compliance and Legal Obligations:
We may process data to comply with applicable legal requirements or enforce our Terms of Service. In cases of crime or fraud, we may share information as required by law or legal enforcement authorities.

3. Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any third parties. Conversations on the platform remain private and are never disclosed.

In some cases, we may use anonymized and de-identified data (excluding any identifiable details such as names or usernames) to improve our AI models or as illustrative examples.

Please note that the platform primarily contains AI-generated content, and nothing stated by any AI or “Cast” should be considered factual or truthful. Users should treat all AI-generated content as fictional.

4. Data Retention and Deletion

4.1. Retention Period:
Your data is retained only as long as necessary to provide services and fulfill legitimate business or legal requirements.

4.2. Account Deletion:
You can delete your account at any time via the “Delete Account” button in your profile settings. Upon deletion:

• All your personal data, including account information and conversation history, is permanently erased from our systems.

5. Security Measures

We implement advanced security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of stored and transmitted data.

• Regular security audits.

• Restricted access to sensitive information.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure. We encourage you to safeguard your login credentials.

6. Your Rights

6.1. European Union and United Kingdom (GDPR):

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

• Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data.

• Right to Restriction: Limit the processing of your data.

• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.

• Right to Object: Opt out of certain types of data processing.

6.2. Australia (Privacy Act 1988):

• Access to Personal Information: Request access to your personal information.

• Correction of Personal Information: Request updates or corrections to your data.

6.3. California (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request information about data collection and usage.

• Right to Delete: Request the deletion of personal information.

• Right to Non-Discrimination: Receive equal service even if you exercise your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@clonecast.xyz.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use session cookies solely for accessing the site and login purposes. These cookies do not perform additional tracking or data collection.

8. Mobile and Desktop Applications

CloneCast offers a Progressive Web Application (PWA) that is accessible on both mobile and desktop platforms. Our PWA does not require the installation of additional clients or services and runs seamlessly as a web application in the background, providing a streamlined user experience.

8.1 Permissions for Enhanced Features:
Some features of CloneCast, particularly those involving “Casts,” may require access to the following:

• Microphone: To facilitate voice interactions and audio-based functionality.

• Camera: For future features, such as video-enabled interactions.

• Location: To enhance certain location-specific functionalities or personalize your experience.

These permissions are entirely optional, and you will be prompted to grant access when necessary. If you choose to allow access:

• No data from these inputs is stored. Any microphone, camera, or location data is used solely for real-time functionality during your session.

Declining permissions may limit access to certain features, but you will still be able to use other aspects of the platform.

8.2 User Control and Consent:
You have full control over granting or revoking permissions for these features at any time through your device settings. If permissions are revoked, you may experience a reduction in functionality for features requiring these inputs.

9. International Data Transfers

As a global service, we may process data on servers located outside your country. We ensure all data transfers comply with applicable laws, including GDPR and UK GDPR.

10. Children’s Privacy

CloneCast is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. We advise parental oversight while accessing the platform.

11. Language and Accessibility

The CloneCast website is available in English. Users can utilize their browser’s native translation tools to translate the site into other languages. “Casts,” however, support over 50 languages based on text or speech inputs, ensuring a multilingual experience.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, and material changes will be communicated to users.

If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use our services and leave the site immediately.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: hello@clonecast.xyz

This Privacy Policy ensures compliance with relevant regulations in the EU, UK, USA, Australia, and California, demonstrating our commitment to user privacy and data protection.