1. Who We Are

PodcastMatch AI (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is an AI-powered podcast guest matching platform. Our service helps speakers, authors, coaches, consultants, and creators discover podcast opportunities matched to their expertise and audience.

You can reach us at: support@podcastmatchai.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly when you:

Create an account (name, email address, password)
Complete the Creator DNA Assessment (expertise, audience, messaging preferences)
Update your profile (bio, avatar photo)
Contact us through our support form
Submit feedback or join the beta waitlist

We also collect data automatically when you use the service:

Usage events (which features you use, searches you perform)
Device and browser type
IP address and general location (country or region)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and improve the PodcastMatch AI service
Generate your Creator Profile and Visibility Score
Match you with relevant podcast opportunities
Send transactional emails (account confirmation, password reset)
Respond to your support requests
Analyze aggregate usage to improve the platform

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate the platform:

Supabase — database and authentication (your account data is stored securely with Supabase)
Resend — transactional email delivery
Stripe — payment processing (billing information is handled directly by Stripe and never stored on our servers)

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy and data protection standards.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and personal data at any time by contacting us at support@podcastmatchai.com. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.

6. Cookies

PodcastMatch AI uses session cookies required for authentication and keeping you logged in. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict certain processing
Export your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@podcastmatchai.com.

8. Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure database access controls, and row-level security policies on all user data. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at support@podcastmatchai.com or through our contact page.