Last updated: February 8, 2026
Flightcast, Inc
8581 Santa Monica Blvd #174
Los Angeles, CA 90069
United States
Owner contact email: [email protected]
This Privacy Policy describes how Flightcast, Inc (the "Owner," "we," "us," or "our") as the Data Controller, collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our podcast hosting and distribution platform at flightcast.com (the "Service").
Users are responsible for any third-party Personal Data obtained, published, or shared through the Service. When you upload podcast content containing voices, likenesses, or other personal information of guests or third parties, you are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions and complying with applicable privacy laws.
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Account Information:
Podcast Content:
Platform Connection Data: When you connect third-party platforms to distribute your podcast, we collect and store:
Usage Data:
Analytics Data:
Technical Data:
We integrate with platforms in two different ways:
OAuth-Authenticated Platforms (with explicit authorization):
When you explicitly authorize us via OAuth to access your accounts on platforms like YouTube and Spotify, we receive:
From YouTube (via YouTube API Services):
Flightcast uses YouTube API Services to provide YouTube integration features. When you connect your YouTube account, we access and store the following data:
From Spotify:
RSS-Based Platforms (no account access):
For platforms that work via RSS feeds (Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and other podcast directories), we do NOT have access to your account on those platforms. We only:
We cannot access your Apple Podcasts Connect account, Spotify for Creators account (separate from Spotify OAuth above), or accounts on other RSS-based directories. We only provide the RSS feed that those platforms read.
We use the information we collect to:
We distribute your podcast content to the platforms you authorize, including:
We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:
Hosting and Infrastructure:
Payment Processing:
Media Processing:
AI and Transcription:
Analytics:
Communication:
Platform APIs:
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:
We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.
We integrate with podcast distribution platforms in two distinct ways:
OAuth-Authenticated Integrations (YouTube, Spotify):
For platforms that support OAuth authentication, when you explicitly connect your account, you authorize us to:
Each OAuth platform has its own privacy policy:
YouTube API Services:
Flightcast uses YouTube API Services to enable YouTube integration features such as publishing videos, syncing analytics, and managing playlists. By using these features, you agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.
When you connect your YouTube account, we collect and store: channel information (name, ID, subscriber count), video metadata (titles, descriptions, thumbnails, tags, categories), video analytics (views, likes, comments, audience retention), playlist information, and OAuth tokens. This data is used solely to provide the YouTube integration features within our Service.
Deleting Your Stored YouTube Data:
You may request deletion of your stored YouTube data at any time by:
Revoking Flightcast's Access to Your YouTube Data:
In addition to disconnecting within Flightcast, you can revoke Flightcast's access to your Google account data at any time by visiting the Google security settings page. Revoking access through Google will immediately prevent Flightcast from accessing your YouTube account, though previously stored data will be retained until you request its deletion as described above.
RSS-Based Distribution (Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc.):
For RSS-based podcast directories, we do NOT connect to or access your account on those platforms. Instead:
We cannot and do not access your Apple Podcasts Connect, Google Podcasts Manager, or other directory accounts. The RSS feed is a one-way public feed that those platforms read.
Important: For RSS-based platforms, any analytics or account management must be done directly on those platforms. We can only provide download statistics from our hosting infrastructure.
We store OAuth access and refresh tokens to maintain your connections to third-party platforms. These tokens are:
You can revoke our access to third-party platforms at any time by:
Essential Cookies:
Analytics Cookies:
Preference Cookies:
Our service providers may use cookies for:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our Service.
We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no industry standard for how to interpret them.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
Encryption and Secure Connections:
Session Security:
Authentication and Access Controls:
Platform OAuth tokens are:
Your podcast content is:
While we implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. You acknowledge and accept these inherent risks when using the Service.
We retain your account information and podcast content for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services.
Payment data is processed and stored by Stripe according to their retention policies. We retain billing records for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes.
We may retain information longer if required by law or for legitimate legal purposes.
You can:
You can update your account information, podcast metadata, and settings at any time through your dashboard.
You can:
To delete your account, contact us at [email protected].
You can opt out of marketing emails by:
You cannot opt out of essential service communications (security alerts, billing notifications, etc.).
You can disconnect third-party platforms at any time, which will:
Our services are hosted in the United States and data is processed globally through our service providers. If you access our Service from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), or Switzerland:
Transfer Mechanism:
When we transfer your personal data outside the EEA/UK/Switzerland, we rely on appropriate transfer mechanisms including:
Your Rights:
You have the right to obtain information about the safeguards we use for international transfers. Please contact us at [email protected] for details about specific transfers.
Data Protection Laws:
We comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and UK GDPR. See Section 12 for specific GDPR rights.
Our Service is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will verify your identity before processing your request.
California residents may request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. We do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
We process your personal information under the following legal bases:
You have the right to:
Email us at [email protected] to exercise any of these rights. We will respond within one month as required by GDPR.
Any requests are free of charge and will be processed as early as possible. We may request additional information to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
For GDPR-related inquiries, contact us at [email protected].
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:
Flightcast, Inc
8581 Santa Monica Blvd #174
Los Angeles, CA 90069
United States
Email: [email protected]
In addition to the Owner, your data may be accessible to certain persons involved with the operation of the Service, including:
External parties that may access data as Data Processors include:
The updated list of Data Processors may be requested from the Owner at any time.
For operation and maintenance purposes, the Service and any third-party services may collect files that record interaction with the Service (System logs) or use other Personal Data (such as IP Address) for this purpose. These logs help us:
System logs are typically retained for up to 90 days.
Your Personal Data may be used for legal purposes by the Owner in court or in the stages leading to possible legal action arising from improper use of the Service or related Services. You acknowledge that the Owner may be required to reveal personal data upon request of public authorities or in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
More details concerning the collection or processing of Personal Data may be requested from the Owner at any time. Please see the contact information at the beginning of this document. We will respond to such requests within a reasonable timeframe.
Any information that directly, indirectly, or in connection with other information — including a personal identification number — allows for the identification or identifiability of a natural person.
Information collected automatically through the Service (or third-party services employed in the Service), which can include: IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, unique device identifiers, operating system, mobile network information, and other diagnostic data.
The individual using the Service who, unless otherwise specified, coincides with the Data Subject.
The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.
The natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller, as described in this privacy policy.
The natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data, including the security measures concerning the operation and use of the Service. The Data Controller, unless otherwise specified, is the Owner of the Service (Flightcast, Inc).
The podcast hosting and distribution platform provided by Flightcast, Inc as described in this privacy policy and at flightcast.com.
Small sets of data stored in the User's browser that enable the Service to recognize return visitors and maintain session state.
Tracker indicates any technology - e.g., Cookies, unique identifiers, web beacons, embedded scripts, e-tags and fingerprinting - that enables the tracking of Users, for example by accessing or storing information on the User's device.
This privacy policy relates solely to the Service operated at flightcast.com, unless otherwise stated within this document.
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