Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to RecordCloud ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy describes how we handle your personal information when you use our website RecordCloud.bot (the "Service"). By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you create an account or use our Service, we collect:

Data Type	Purpose	Legal Basis
Email Address	Account creation, authentication, communication	Contract performance
Username	Account identification, service personalization	Contract performance
Password (encrypted)	Account security and authentication	Contract performance
Payment Information	Processing subscriptions (if applicable)	Contract performance

2.2 Google OAuth Information

If you choose to register or sign in using Google OAuth, we collect:

• Google account email address
• Google account profile name
• Google account profile picture
• Google account unique identifier

We do not have access to your Google password. Authentication is handled securely by Google.

2.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about your interaction with the Service:

• Activity Logs: Actions performed on your account (e.g., adding favorites, recording shows)
• Favorite Streamers: List of content creators you follow
• Recordings: Metadata about your saved recordings (title, date, duration, size)
• Preferences: Settings and customization choices

2.4 Technical Information

We collect technical data through analytics:

• IP address (anonymized through Plausible Analytics)
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• General geographic location (country/region level)

2.5 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use minimal cookies for essential functionality:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Session management and authentication	Session (deleted when browser closes)
remember_user	"Remember Me" functionality (optional)	30 days

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision

• Create and manage your user account
• Authenticate your identity and maintain session security
• Store and organize your favorite streamers
• Manage your recordings and storage
• Process your subscription and payments

3.2 Communication

• Send account verification emails
• Send password reset instructions
• Notify you about important service updates
• Respond to your support requests
• Send promotional emails (with your consent - you can opt out anytime)

3.3 Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Develop new features based on user behavior
• Optimize user experience and interface

3.4 Legal and Security

• Comply with legal obligations and law enforcement requests
• Protect against fraud, spam, and abuse
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Defend our legal rights

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Storage Method

User data is stored in text files on our servers using the following structure:

• Location: /users/ directory on our servers
• Format: JSON encoded text files
• Naming: Files are named using unique user IDs (e.g., user_xxxxx.txt)
• Encryption: Passwords are encrypted using bcrypt hashing

4.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: All passwords are hashed using bcrypt (industry-standard one-way encryption)
• HTTPS: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Access Control: User data files are protected with server-level access restrictions
• Session Security: Secure session management with automatic timeouts
• Regular Audits: Periodic security reviews and updates

4.3 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Needed to provide you with our Service
• Required by law or for legitimate business purposes

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We share limited data with trusted third-party services:

Service Provider	Purpose	Data Shared
Postmark	Transactional email delivery	Email address, username
Google OAuth	Authentication (if you choose this option)	Google account ID, email, name, profile picture
Plausible Analytics	Privacy-focused website analytics	Anonymized usage data only

5.2 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required to:

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
• Respond to lawful requests from public authorities
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public
• Prevent fraud or security issues

5.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our website before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
• Update your account information at any time through your dashboard

6.2 Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format (JSON) by contacting us.

6.3 Right to Delete

You can delete your account at any time through your dashboard settings or by contacting us. Upon deletion:

• Your personal information will be permanently deleted within 30 days
• Some information may be retained in anonymized form for analytics
• Legal or security-related information may be retained as required by law

6.4 Opt-Out Rights

You can opt out of:

• Marketing Emails: Click "unsubscribe" in any promotional email
• Analytics: Use browser settings to block Plausible Analytics (though it's already privacy-focused)
• Cookies: Configure your browser to refuse cookies (may affect functionality)

6.5 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

6.6 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to equal service and price
• Right to delete personal information

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is NOT intended for anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your jurisdiction.

When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service contains links to third-party websites (Chaturbate, Stripchat, BongaCams, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. 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
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification for material changes (to registered users)

Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you do not want your online activities tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a DNT browser mechanism is in place.

12. Your Consent

By using our Service, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.