01 Introduction
Welcome to ClipCast.
ClipCast helps users capture, save, organise, revisit and share meaningful podcast moments for learning, knowledge retention and personal development.
This Privacy Policy explains:
- What information we collect
- How we use it
- How we store and protect it
- How artificial intelligence is used within ClipCast
- Your rights regarding your personal information
ClipCast is operated by ClipCast Ltd (“ClipCast”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
02 Data Controller
For the purposes of UK GDPR and applicable data protection laws:
- Company
- ClipCast Ltd
- bruce@getclipcast.com
- Address
- 2 Barrow Park, Blackwood, Lanark, ML11 9ZN
03 Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Username
- Profile information
- Subscription status
Usage Information
When you use ClipCast, we may collect:
- Podcasts listened to through ClipCast
- Clips created
- Clips saved
- Highlights
- Notes
- Flashcards
- Learning history
- Search activity
- Sharing activity
- Feature usage and engagement metrics
Device Information
We may collect:
- Device type
- Operating system
- Browser type
- IP address
- App version
- Crash reports
- Diagnostic information
Payment Information
Payments are processed through third-party payment providers, including:
- Apple App Store
- Google Play Store
ClipCast does not store full payment card details.
04 Podcast Content and User-Generated Content
When you create clips, save moments, add notes or generate learning materials, ClipCast may process:
- Audio excerpts
- Podcast metadata
- Podcast transcripts
- User notes
- Saved highlights
- User-created content
This information is processed and stored to provide core platform functionality, including:
- Clip creation
- Transcript generation
- Search and retrieval
- Summaries
- Key takeaways
- Flashcards
- Learning tools
- Sharing features
ClipCast does not claim ownership of podcast content. Intellectual property rights remain with the original creators, publishers and rights holders.
05 Transcript Processing
To support ClipCast’s learning and knowledge-management features, podcast audio may be converted into text transcripts.
These transcripts may be stored and processed to enable:
- Search functionality
- Clip retrieval
- AI-generated summaries
- Flashcards
- Learning insights
- User libraries
- Knowledge review features
Transcripts are processed solely to provide and improve ClipCast services and are not used for unrelated commercial purposes.
06 AI Processing
ClipCast uses artificial intelligence technologies to provide features including:
- Transcription
- Summaries
- Key takeaways
- Flashcards
- Learning prompts
- Content organisation
- Search and discovery features
To provide these services, relevant content may be securely processed by trusted third-party AI service providers.
ClipCast does not permit customer content to be used for the training of public AI models unless explicitly disclosed and authorised.
AI-generated outputs are produced automatically and may occasionally contain inaccuracies. Users should independently review important information before relying upon it.
07 AI Transparency
Certain features within ClipCast generate content automatically using artificial intelligence.
Examples include:
- Summaries
- Learning insights
- Flashcards
- Key takeaways
- Suggested learning prompts
These outputs are designed to support learning and retention but should be considered assistive tools rather than definitive educational, professional, financial, medical or legal advice.
ClipCast does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or suitability of AI-generated outputs.
08 Learning Data and Personalisation
To improve the learning experience, ClipCast may analyse how users interact with content and learning tools.
This may include:
- Clips saved
- Clips revisited
- Flashcards reviewed
- Learning activity
- Search behaviour
- Content engagement patterns
This information may be used to:
- Improve recommendations
- Personalise user experiences
- Surface relevant saved content
- Enhance retention-focused features
- Improve overall product performance
ClipCast does not sell learning behaviour data to third parties.
09 How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Operate the platform
- Provide personalised learning experiences
- Create and store clips
- Generate AI-powered learning outputs
- Improve platform performance
- Provide customer support
- Manage subscriptions
- Prevent abuse, fraud and misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
10 Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal information on the following legal bases:
Contractual Necessity
To provide ClipCast services requested by users.
Legitimate Interests
To:
- Improve services
- Analyse product performance
- Maintain security
- Prevent misuse and fraud
Consent
Where required for:
- Marketing communications
- Optional analytics
- Cookie preferences
Legal Obligations
To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
12 Creator Rights and Podcast Ownership
ClipCast is designed to help users capture and revisit meaningful podcast moments for personal learning and knowledge retention.
Ownership of podcast content remains with the original creators, publishers and rights holders.
ClipCast does not claim ownership of:
- Podcast audio
- Podcast transcripts
- Creator intellectual property
- Original podcast content
Any clips, excerpts or transcripts displayed within ClipCast are intended to support user learning, retrieval and engagement with podcast content.
Rights holders who have questions, concerns or removal requests may contact ClipCast directly using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy.
14 Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Maintain user accounts
- Meet legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
15 Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information, including:
- Encrypted communications (HTTPS)
- Access controls
- Authentication safeguards
- Secure cloud infrastructure
- Monitoring and logging
No method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
16 International Transfers
Some service providers used by ClipCast may process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where international transfers occur, ClipCast takes appropriate steps to ensure personal information remains protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
17 Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, users may have rights to:
- Access personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete information
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent where applicable
Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided below.
18 Account Deletion
Users may request deletion of their account and associated personal information.
Certain information may be retained where necessary for:
- Legal obligations
- Security purposes
- Fraud prevention
- Accounting and tax requirements
19 Children’s Privacy
ClipCast is intended for users aged 16 years and older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 16, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
20 Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any material changes will be communicated through the website, application or email where appropriate.
The latest version will always be available on the ClipCast website.
21 Contact Us
For privacy-related enquiries, requests or concerns:
- bruce@getclipcast.com
- Company
- ClipCast Ltd
- Company Number
- SC865136
- Website
- getclipcast.com