Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Overview
Octopoddy ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our iOS podcast player application.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account or subscribe to our Pro plan, we collect:
- Email address
- Account credentials (stored securely)
- Subscription status and billing information (processed by Apple)
Podcast Data
To provide our services, we collect:
- Podcast subscriptions and RSS feed URLs
- Listening history and playback position
- Audio segments sent for ad detection analysis (Pro subscribers only)
Usage Data
We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our service, including:
- App performance metrics
- Feature usage patterns
- Error logs and crash reports
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our podcast player service
- Process audio for advertisement detection (Pro subscribers)
- Sync your subscriptions and listening progress across devices
- Process subscription payments through Apple
- Improve and optimize our application
- Communicate important service updates
Audio Processing
For Pro subscribers using the automatic ad skipping feature, audio segments are temporarily processed on our servers using AI-powered analysis to identify advertisements. This audio data is:
- Only processed for the purpose of ad detection
- Not stored permanently after analysis is complete
- Not shared with third parties
- Not used to train AI models
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in operating our service (under strict confidentiality agreements)
- When required by law or to protect our rights
- In connection with a business transfer or acquisition
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to or restrict processing of your information
- Data portability
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: