Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to mecene.ai ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our video editing platform and related services.

By using mecene.ai, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and email address when you create an account
• Payment information when you subscribe to our services
• Profile information and preferences
• Communication data when you contact our support team

2.2 Video and Media Content

Our platform processes video content that you upload, including:

• Video files and audio content
• Generated captions and transcripts
• Edited clips and compositions
• Custom templates and settings

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our service:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Usage patterns and feature interactions
• Error logs and performance data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing and maintaining our video editing services
• Processing AI-powered caption generation and video clipping
• Managing your account and subscription
• Processing payments and billing
• Providing customer support and responding to inquiries
• Improving our services and developing new features
• Sending important updates and notifications
• Ensuring security and preventing fraud

4. AI and Machine Learning

Our platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide caption generation and video editing features. This may involve:

• Processing your video content to generate captions
• Analyzing video content to identify optimal clip points
• Improving our AI models through aggregated, anonymized data
• Personalizing your experience based on usage patterns

We do not use your personal video content to train our AI models without your explicit consent.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To service providers who assist in operating our platform (payment processors, cloud storage, etc.)
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure cloud infrastructure and access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Specifically:

• Account information is retained while your account is active
• Video content is retained according to your subscription plan
• Payment information is retained as required by law
• Usage data is retained for service improvement purposes

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and review your personal information
• Update or correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Object to certain processing activities

9. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with third-party services:

• Authentication services (Clerk)
• Payment processing (Stripe)
• Cloud storage and computing (AWS, Convex)
• Video processing and rendering services

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: