Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 17, 2026

At Playout Studio (accessible at https://playout.studio), we are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at contact@playout.studio.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us via email or forms
• Sign up for updates, newsletters, or accounts

This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Any other information you choose to provide

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our website
• Communicate with you
• Improve user experience
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Playout Studio uses a single cookie named __session. This cookie is essential for basic site functionality and is typically used to maintain session state (e.g., keeping users logged in or managing temporary preferences).

We do not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising purposes.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the proper functioning of the website.

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party providers to operate and improve our website. These services may collect or process personal data as part of their functionality.

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Our website is hosted on Google Cloud, which may process data such as IP addresses and device information as part of standard hosting and security operations. Google Cloud complies with industry standards for data protection and privacy, including GDPR.

You can learn more at Google Cloud's Privacy Notice.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Browser and device type
• Referring websites

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to track this behavior. The data collected is aggregated and anonymized where possible, but IP addresses may be processed.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Please refer to Google’s Privacy & Terms for more information on how Google handles your data.

BetterStack

We use BetterStack for error tracing and monitoring. BetterStack may receive technical information such as:

• Error messages and stack traces
• Request metadata (e.g., timestamps, endpoint names)
• Server-side log data

No personal end-user data is intentionally sent to BetterStack. Data is used solely for diagnosing and resolving technical issues.

You can learn more at BetterStack's Privacy Policy.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following cases:

• With service providers who help us operate our website
• To comply with legal requirements (e.g., court orders)
• To protect and defend our rights or property
• With your explicit consent

6. Your Privacy Rights

GDPR (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request erasure of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Receive your data in portable format
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@playout.studio.

CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal data we collect and how we use it
• Request access to your personal data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-out of the sale of your personal data (note: we do not sell your data)

To make a CCPA request, please contact us at contact@playout.studio.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable organizational, technical, and administrative measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe your child has provided us with personal data, contact us and we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be indicated by an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact:

Playout Studio
Email: contact@playout.studio