Glowara Studio — Privacy Policy

Glowara Studio (“Glowara”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is operated by Studio Markers. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use Glowara Studio (the “Service”, at glowara.in / studio.glowara.in), how we use and share it, and the choices you have. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service. Contact: [email protected].

1. Information we collect

• Account information — when you sign in (e.g. name, email) via our authentication provider.
• Content you provide — videos, audio, images, scripts, and settings you upload or create so we can render, edit, caption, and (if you choose) publish them.
• Connected-account data — if you connect a third-party platform (e.g. YouTube), we store an OAuth refresh token that lets us perform the actions you initiate on that platform on your behalf. See §2.
• Usage & device data — logs, request metadata, and diagnostics needed to operate and secure the Service.
• Payment data — payments are processed by our payment provider; we do not store full card numbers.

2. Google / YouTube API Services

Glowara Studio uses YouTube API Services to let you publish your own rendered videos to your own YouTube channel.

• By connecting YouTube you also agree to the YouTube Terms of Service. Google’s handling of data is described in the Google Privacy Policy.
• Scopes we request, minimised to our single feature:
  • youtube.upload — to upload the specific video you choose to publish, and set the thumbnail you generated, to your own channel.
  • youtube.force-ssl — to attach the caption/subtitle (CC) track generated from that same render to the video we just uploaded for you.
• What we do not do: we do not read, list, modify, or delete any of your existing YouTube videos, comments, or account settings; we do not use YouTube data for advertising; and we do not use it to develop, improve, or train generalised machine-learning models.
• Storage & retention: we store the OAuth refresh token (secured/encrypted at rest) only to publish on your behalf, and only until you disconnect in the app or revoke access. We do not retain copies of your YouTube content beyond the file you explicitly chose to publish.
• Revoking access: disconnect inside Glowara Studio, or revoke any time via your Google Account permissions. Revoking stops all further access.

3. How we use information

• To provide the Service: render/edit/caption your content and, when you ask, publish it to a connected platform.
• To operate, secure, debug, and improve the Service.
• To process payments and prevent fraud/abuse.
• To communicate with you about your account or support requests.

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use connected-platform (e.g. YouTube) data for advertising or to train generalised AI models.

4. How we share information

• Service providers / sub-processors who process data on our behalf under contract — e.g. cloud hosting, media-generation and transcription providers, and our payment processor — only as needed to run the Service.
• Legal — to comply with law, enforce our terms, or protect rights, safety, and security.
• Business transfers — in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, subject to this Policy.

Content you direct us to publish (e.g. a video to your YouTube channel) is shared with that platform at your instruction.

5. Data retention & deletion

We keep personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service and meet legal obligations. You can request deletion of your account and associated data by emailing [email protected]; OAuth tokens are deleted when you disconnect or delete your account.

6. Security

We use administrative, technical, and organisational measures (including encryption in transit, and at rest for secrets such as OAuth tokens) to protect your information. No method is 100% secure, but we work to protect your data and respond to incidents.

7. International transfers

We may process and store information in countries other than where you live. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for such transfers.

8. Children

The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy; we will post the new “Last updated” date and, for material changes, provide additional notice. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Policy.

10. Contact

Studio Markers · Awfis, Prestige Shantiniketan, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560048 · [email protected]