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Privacy Policy

Podbul, Inc.
73 Verdi St,
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Last Updated: January 21, 2025

Thank you for using Podbul (legally known as Podbul, Inc.). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using or accessing our platform. It explains how we protect your data and respect your privacy.

A. Your and Our Responsibilities

Summary: This policy applies to all registered Podbul users and visitors of our platform. When processing your end customers' data, Podbul acts as a "data processor" and merchants are responsible for ensuring that their customers' data is protected and processed in accordance with applicable laws.

Who Does This Policy Apply to?

If you are a Podbul customer, subscriber or visitor to our website, this policy applies to you.

For your customers who purchase your products through Podbul but are not registered users, we act as a "data processor" on your behalf. This means that we process their data only to provide services to you, in accordance with your instructions, or as required by law. It is your responsibility to ensure that their personal data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including informing them how service providers (such as Podbul) collect and use data on your behalf.

Our Responsibilities

If you are a registered Podbul customer or visitor, we act as the "data controller" of personal data, determining how and why your data is processed.

Your Responsibilities

  • Read this Privacy Policy.
  • If you provide personal information about others (for example, registering on behalf of someone else or transmitting customer data), you confirm that you have the right to authorize Podbul to process it in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

B. When Does Podbul Collect Your Data?

Summary: Podbul collects data during all interactions from the moment you visit our website. Some data is collected automatically and some is collected with your consent.

With Your Consent, We Collect Data When:

  • You register for an account.
  • You upload content using our tools.
  • You integrate Podbul through APIs (our own or third-party platforms).
  • You publish products on third-party sales channels.
  • You contact us via email.
  • You contact our support team (if we record the calls, we can disclose them).
  • You can connect with us via social media.
  • You request a demo of our services.
  • You participate in user research or feedback programs.
  • You accept marketing messages.
  • You participate in promotions, sweepstakes or competitions.
  • You are participating in our referral program.

When We Collect Data Automatically:

  • You browse any section of our website.
  • You use Podbul to create products.
  • You have read our help section.
  • You order products through Podbul.

C. Categories of Data Collected

Summary: Podbul collects different types of data, each of which is processed for specific purposes.

Data We Collect:

  • Contact Information and Basic Information: Your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, etc.
  • Financial Information: Your PayPal account email, credit/debit card details, etc.
  • Content and Product Data: Products you design, artwork you upload, etc.
  • Contract Data: The sales you make, your customers' data, store name, order details, etc.
  • Descriptive Data: Your IP address, login details, browser type and version, time zone settings, geographic location and operating system information.
  • Usage Data: Your URL click streams, pages viewed, response times, download errors, time spent on pages, actions taken on pages and other usage metrics.

What about sensitive data?

Podbul does not collect sensitive data such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious/philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, genetic or biometric data, health data, sexual orientation or criminal offense data.

What About Children's Data?

Podbul is a business-to-business service for users aged 18 and over. We do not target children or knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16.

D. How and Why We Use Your Data

Summary: Podbul only processes your data for specific purposes and when we have a legal basis to do so, as set out below.

Keeping Podbul Running

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • Managing your requests (e.g. creating products, integrating sales channels, completing transactions and fulfilling orders).
  • Simplify login and authentication.
  • Remember your settings.
  • Process payments.
  • Protect hosting and backend infrastructure.

Legal basis for processing data: Contract, legitimate interests.

Development of Podbul

We use your data for:

  • Test specifications.
  • Engagement with feedback platforms and surveys.
  • Managing landing pages.
  • Heat mapping and optimizing site traffic.
  • Data analysis, research, profiling and applying machine learning techniques (sometimes using third parties).

Legal basis for processing data: Contract, legitimate interests.

Customer Support

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • Notify you of changes to our service.
  • Resolve issues, including bug fixing, via live chat, phone or email.

Legal basis for processing data: Contract.

For Marketing Purposes (With Your Permission)

We may send you emails or messages about new features, products, services or content.

Legal basis for processing data: Consent.

E. Meaning of these Legal Bases

Consent: You have given us your explicit consent to process your data for a specific purpose. [email protected] or by managing your settings from your account page.

Contract: The processing of your data is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or to take certain steps at your request before entering into that contract.

Legitimate Interests: The processing of your data is necessary for the legitimate interests of Podbul or a third party, provided that your rights and interests are not overridden.

These legitimate interests include:

  • Gain insights from your behavior on our website or app.
  • Provision, development and improvement of the Podbul service.
  • To improve, customize or modify our services and communications.
  • Determining the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
  • Improving data security.

In each case, these legitimate interests are balanced against your rights and interests.

F. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Summary: From your Podbul account page or [email protected] you can take control over your data and privacy settings by emailing us at

Your Rights

You can exercise these rights at any time [email protected] or by managing your settings from your account page.

  • Access to Your Data: You have the right to access the information we hold about you. This includes supplementary details such as below:
    • Categories of data we process.
    • Purposes of data processing.
    • Categories of third parties to whom data may be disclosed.
    • How long the data will be retained (or the criteria used to determine this period).
    • Your other rights in relation to our use of your data.

We will provide this information within one month of your request, unless it adversely affects the rights and freedoms of others (for example, another person's privacy or intellectual property rights). If we cannot fulfill your request for these reasons, we will explain why.

See Shared Information

You have the right to know what personal information is shared with third parties.

California Civil Code Section § 1798.83 allows users of our Services who are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. If you would like to make such a request, please [email protected] Send an email to.

Correction of Erroneous Data

If you believe that we hold inaccurate or incorrect personal data about you, you have the right to request rectification.

Create a Profile or Appeal Automated Decisions

You can object to us using your data to create profiles or make automated decisions about you. For example, we may tailor communications or emails based on your behavior on our platform. Beyond that, automated decisions are only taken to provide Podbul services.

Data Portability

You have the right to request a copy of your data in a transferable format (e.g. CSV or JSON) so that you can provide it to another service. If technically possible, we may transfer the data directly to the other service upon your request. However, this will not include data involving other individuals.

Right to be Forgotten

You can request that we delete all personal data we hold about you if it is no longer necessary for the purpose of providing Podbul services.

Filing a Complaint

If you have concerns about our use of your data, please contact us first so that we can address your concerns [email protected] contact us at

  • EU Residents: If we cannot solve your problem, you can lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. You can find a list of competent authorities here.
  • US residents: While there are no centralized processes for such complaints in the US, please contact us and we will do our best to address your concerns.

Your Choices

Choosing Not to Provide Data

If you choose not to provide your personal data, you can still browse our website, but we cannot process transactions or fulfill orders.

Controlling Cookies

You can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings. You can continue to browse Podbul's website without cookies, but certain features or services may not work effectively.

Control of Third Party Data Collection

  • Disable targeted advertising through the Network Advertising Initiative.
  • Prevent Google Analytics tracking with the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
  • Mixpanel monitoring from here disable it.
  • Hotjar tracking from here disable it.
  • Google ad settings from here manage it.
  • Facebook ad settings from here manage it.

Don't Give Up on Marketing

If we plan to use your data for marketing or involve third parties, we will inform you before collecting your data. You can opt out of marketing as follows:

  • Tell us [email protected] send an email to.
  • Manage your settings on your Podbul account page.

G. How Secure is the Data We Collect?

Summary: We implement extensive measures to keep your data secure, but you are also responsible for protecting your account credentials. If you believe your data has been breached, change your password immediately and contact our support team.

Safety Precautions

Infrastructure

Podbul runs on a microservices-based architecture hosted on secure servers.

  • Data Storage: While some data is stored on AWS servers by default, depending on your location, your data may be stored in your home country. For example, customers in Turkey may have their data stored in Turkey-based data centers.
  • Access Controls: Access to the infrastructure is securely managed, restricted to authorized employees and protected by two-factor authentication.
  • Backup and Security: Data is continuously backed up and our data centers and cloud services are protected by physical access controls, intrusion detection systems, fire prevention systems and 24/7 professional security personnel.

Document Security

All documents and information are version controlled using Atlassian services, providing a permanent trail at both database and storage levels.

Monitoring

  • Podbul continuously monitors its resources and infrastructure 24/7 throughout the year.
  • Alerts are generated and immediately sent to team members for resolution.
  • Vulnerability testing and application protection is performed using both third-party tools and in-house scans, including Web Application Firewalls (WAF).

Training and Audits

  • Regular third-party audits are conducted to ensure compliance with the latest safety standards and best practices.
  • Employees are trained in data security and adhere to strict confidentiality agreements.

Your Role in Keeping Data Secure

While we take extensive steps to protect your data, you play a critical role in ensuring security:

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  • You are responsible for your username and password: Keep them private and secure.

Immediately if you believe your privacy has been violated:

  1. Change your password.
  2. Tell us [email protected] or contact our chat support.

H. Cookies

Summary: Podbul uses cookies to improve your experience. If you do not adjust your browser settings to block cookies, we (and third parties) will issue cookies when you interact with Podbul. These cookies may be:

  • Session Cookies: These delete themselves when you leave our website.
  • Permanent Cookies: These remain on your device and help us recognize you when you return, providing you with a tailored service.

How Can I Block Cookies?

You can block cookies by adjusting your browser settings to refuse them. You can also delete cookies in your browser settings. However, please note:

  • Blocking or deleting cookies (including essential ones) may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.
  • In some cases, the website may become inaccessible.
  • Podbul does not control how third parties use cookies.

Which Specific Cookies Do We Use?

Google, Inc.

  • Objective: Google Analytics uses cookies to provide information about visitor activity such as page views, resources and time spent on Podbul. This information is not personalized and cannot be traced back to individuals, thus ensuring your privacy.
  • Opt-out: To opt out of Google Analytics tracking on all websites click here.

I. Third Party Service Providers

1. Infrastructure

Microsoft Corporation

  • Collected/Shared Data:
    • Contact information.
    • Data that identifies you.
    • Contract data.
    • Data about how you use Podbul.
  • Objective: Microsoft Azure provides a cloud infrastructure to build, manage and deploy Podbul's services.
  • Privacy Policy:Microsoft Privacy Policy

2. Analytics and Marketing

Google Analytics

  • Collected/Shared Data:
    • How do you use Podbul?
    • Data that identifies you.
    • Cookies.
  • Objective: Google Analytics allows us to analyze behavior by tracking user activity on Podbul's platform and to prepare reports on usage to improve our services.
  • Privacy Policy:Google Analytics Privacy Policy

Google Ads

  • Collected/Shared Data:
    • Data that identifies you.
    • Cookies.
  • Objective: Google Ads helps us reach potential users and expand Podbul's audience through targeted advertising.
  • Privacy Policy:Google Ads Privacy Policy

Facebook, Inc.

  • Collected/Shared Data:
    • Data that identifies you.
    • Cookies.
  • Objective: Facebook business tools provide analytics and advertising services to track user activity, prepare reports and grow Podbul's audience.
  • Privacy Policy:Facebook Privacy Policy

Integrations

Summary: Podbul offers integrations with third-party platforms such as Shopify and Etsy to help you sell your products and facilitate order fulfillment. Below are details of the integrations, the data processed and their purpose.

Shopify, Inc.

  • Collected/Shared Data:
    • Contact information.
    • Data that identifies you.
    • Contract data.
    • Data from your content and products.
  • Objective: This integration allows you to sell your products on Shopify and let Podbul automate order fulfillment to your customers.
  • Privacy Policy:Shopify Privacy Policy

Etsy, Inc.

  • Collected/Shared Data:
    • Contact information.
    • Data that identifies you.
    • Contract data.
    • Data from your content and products.
  • Objective: This integration allows you to sell your products on Etsy and allows Podbul to automate order fulfillment to your customers.
  • Privacy Policy:Etsy Privacy Policy
  • Note The term 'Etsy' is a trademark of Etsy, Inc. This app uses the Etsy API but is not endorsed or certified by Etsy, Inc.

API2Cart

  • Collected/Shared Data:
    • Contact information.
    • Data that identifies you.
    • Contract data.
    • Data from your content and products.
  • Objective: API2Cart provides a unified API that allows Podbul to integrate with multiple marketplaces and service providers, enabling efficient management of your store and orders.
  • Privacy Policy:API2Cart Privacy Policy

J. What happens if we change this policy?

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in the law, our data collection and use practices, features of our Services, or advances in technology. Please check this page periodically for updates.

If we make any material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will:

  • Notify you via the email address associated with your account.
  • Publish an announcement on our homepage.
  • Publish the updated Privacy Policy on this page.

The date of the last revision is listed at the top of this Privacy Policy. Please review all changes carefully. Your continued use of our Services after the posting of the changes means that you accept and agree to the updated terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using our Services.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your rights or our privacy practices, please contact us at any time [email protected] contact us at

K. Language and Regional Privacy Laws

Summary: We will translate this Privacy Policy into other languages to better serve our customers worldwide. In the event of a conflict of meaning between the English version and the translated version, the English version will prevail. In addition, country-specific privacy laws may override this policy where applicable.

Language Translations

Podbul will translate this Privacy Policy into other languages to accommodate customers from different regions. However, in the event of a discrepancy in meaning or interpretation between the English version and the translated version, the English version shall prevail and prevail.

Country Specific Privacy Laws

Some countries in which Podbul operates have special privacy laws that may require additional agreements or provisions. In such cases, country-specific regulations will take precedence over this Privacy Policy. For example:

  • Turkey: For customers in Turkey, the KVKK (Personal Data Protection Law) shall prevail over this agreement in case of conflicts or additional requirements.

We are committed to ensuring compliance with local privacy regulations wherever we operate. If you have questions about how this Privacy Policy applies in your region, please [email protected] contact us at