Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your data.

Effective date: April 9, 2025

1. Who We Are

Shotcut Inc. ("Shotcut.io", "we", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal data when you interact with our website and services (the "Service"). Email: privacy@shotcut.io.

2. Data We Collect

  • Identifiers: name, email address, IP address, device information.
  • Contact & Content: contact form details, niche, channel URL, messages.
  • Google/YouTube (via OAuth): if you connect, channel IDs/details, stats, basic analytics; OAuth tokens.
  • Payment: payout method details for revenue sharing.
  • Usage: pages viewed and interactions to improve the Service.

3. How We Use Your Data

  • Provide and improve the Service; operate the monetization program.
  • Authenticate accounts and connect YouTube channels (where available).
  • Process payments and revenue sharing.
  • Communicate about updates (with consent where required).
  • Prevent fraud, comply with law, and analyze de-identified usage trends.
  • Ensure policy compliance with platform rules (e.g., YouTube) and rights-holder requirements.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

  • Service providers (infra, payments) under contract-only processing.
  • Analytics for site usage (separate from YouTube analytics).
  • Legal when required by law.

Google User Data: Used only to provide requested features; not shared with third parties beyond Google APIs and secure storage providers; not used for ads; adheres to Google API Services User Data Policy (Limited Use).

5. Your Rights

Depending on your region (e.g., GDPR/CCPA), you may access, correct, delete, or object to processing of your data. Contact privacy@shotcut.io.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies and optional analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand usage trends. You can manage cookies via your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain data as needed for the Service and legal obligations. Tokens are removed on disconnect.

8. Security

Industry-standard safeguards (encryption in transit, access controls). No method is 100% secure.

9. International Transfers

Data may be processed outside your country with appropriate safeguards (e.g., SCCs).

10. Children & Eligibility

Service is for users 18+ or with guardian consent. We don’t knowingly collect children’s data.

11. Changes

We may update this policy. Material changes will be announced on the site or by email.