ApexClip ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website apexclip.pro and the ApexClip video processing platform (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
When you register, we collect:
- Email address — used for authentication and communication
- Name — displayed in your account profile
- Authentication data — password hash (bcrypt-encrypted) or OAuth provider ID (Google, Apple)
1.2 Video Content
When you use our Service, we temporarily process:
- Uploaded videos — stored temporarily for processing, then deleted after clip generation
- Generated clips — stored for download and publishing until you delete them
- Transcriptions — generated text from your video audio
- Captions and metadata — titles, descriptions, and styling preferences
1.3 Usage Data
We automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and features used
- Credit usage and processing history
- IP address (for security and rate limiting)
1.4 Payment Information
Payment processing is handled by Stripe, Inc. We do not store your credit card numbers. Stripe's privacy policy applies to payment data: stripe.com/privacy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Process your video content and generate clips
- Authenticate your identity and manage your account
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Send service-related communications (billing confirmations, security alerts)
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
- Google OAuth — for "Sign in with Google" authentication
- Apple Sign In — for Apple authentication
- Stripe — for payment processing
- Google Gemini AI — for content analysis (video transcripts are sent for processing; Google's AI privacy terms apply)
- YouTube API — for publishing clips to your YouTube channel (subject to Google's Privacy Policy and YouTube Terms of Service)
4. Data Retention
- Account data — retained until you delete your account
- Uploaded source videos — deleted within 24 hours after processing
- Generated clips — retained until you delete them or close your account
- Usage logs — retained for up to 90 days
- Billing records — retained for 7 years as required by law
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit
- Bcrypt password hashing with salt
- Encrypted API keys and secrets
- JWT-based authentication with expiring tokens
- HTTP-only cookies to prevent XSS attacks
No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of your personal data
- Correction — update inaccurate personal information
- Deletion — request deletion of your account and associated data
- Portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection — object to processing of your personal data
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@apexclip.pro.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
8. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed on servers located in the United States and European Union. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: support@apexclip.pro
Website: apexclip.pro