1. Introduction

BoltCompress ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our video compression service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Email address
Name (if provided)
Account credentials (managed by Clerk Authentication)

2.2 Payment Information

Payment information is processed and stored by Stripe, our payment processor. We do not store credit card details on our servers.

2.3 Video Files

We temporarily store your uploaded and processed video files for up to 24 hours to provide the service. After 24 hours, all files are automatically and permanently deleted.

2.4 Usage Data

We collect information about your use of the Service, including job history, compression settings, and service interactions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide and maintain the video compression service
Process your transactions and send billing information
Send service-related notifications
Enforce usage limits for Free users
Improve and optimize our Service
Prevent fraud and abuse

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share your information with the following third-party service providers:

Clerk: Authentication and user management
Stripe: Payment processing
Cloudflare R2: Temporary file storage

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Retention

Video Files: Automatically deleted after 24 hours.
Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward to comply with legal obligations.
Job History: Retained for 24 hours for active users.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your account and data
Object to processing of your data
Export your data (data portability)

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@boltcompress.com

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or prominent notice on the Service.

12. Advertising and Cookies

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact us at:
Email: privacy@boltcompress.com
Mail: BoltCompress Inc., Privacy Department