Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11 December 2025

1. Introduction

ZenVid is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data Controller

ZenVid is the data controller for your personal data. Contact: privacy@zenvid.io

3. Data We Collect

  • Account Data: Email, name, password (hashed)
  • Payment Data: Processed securely by Stripe; we don't store card details
  • Usage Data: Videos generated, credits used, preferences
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
  • YouTube Data: If connected - channel ID, access tokens (encrypted)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Contract: To provide our video generation services
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our Service and prevent fraud
  • Consent: For marketing communications (opt-in)
  • Legal Obligation: Tax records and compliance

5. How We Use Your Data

  • Provide and maintain our Service
  • Process payments and manage credits
  • Upload videos to YouTube on your behalf (if authorised)
  • Send service notifications
  • Improve and personalise user experience

6. Data Sharing

We share data only with:

  • Stripe: Payment processing
  • Google/YouTube: Video uploads (if connected)
  • AI Service Providers: For content generation (anonymised)

We never sell your personal data.

7. Data Retention

  • Account data: Until account deletion + 6 years for tax purposes
  • Generated videos: Until you delete them
  • Payment records: 7 years (legal requirement)

8. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact privacy@zenvid.io. We respond within 30 days.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
  • Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication

10. International Transfers

Some data may be processed outside the UK (e.g., AI services). We ensure adequate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

12. Complaints

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk

13. Changes to This Policy

We will notify you of significant changes via email or through our Service.

14. Contact Us

Email: privacy@zenvid.io