Introduction

MakeDemos ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our desktop application and website (makedemos.com).

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you sign in with Google, we receive and store:

Your email address
Your display name
Your profile photo URL

Device Information

When you use our desktop application, we collect:

A unique device identifier (machine ID)
Device name (e.g., "John's MacBook")
Operating system (macOS, Windows, or Linux)

Usage Information

We collect minimal usage data:

Export records (project name you provide, resolution selected, duration)
Number of exports used
Subscription status and plan type

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by our payment provider (Dodo Payments). We store only a customer ID reference - we do not store your credit card number, CVV, or full payment details.

Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we do not collect or store:

Your videos or recordings - All processing happens locally on your device
Your screen content - We never access or transmit your screen recordings
Your files - We do not access any files on your computer
Your browsing history - We do not track websites you visit
Your location - We do not collect GPS or precise location data
Your contacts - We do not access your address book

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain our service
Authenticate your account
Enforce usage limits based on your subscription plan
Prevent fraud and abuse
Send important service announcements (e.g., plan expiration)

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase/Firestore with industry-standard encryption. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Specifically:

Account data is retained until you delete your account
Export records are retained for billing and support purposes
Session data is automatically deleted after 30 days of inactivity
Rate limiting data is automatically deleted after 1 week

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access - Request a copy of your personal data
Correction - Update or correct inaccurate data
Deletion - Request deletion of your account and associated data
Portability - Receive your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@makedemos.com.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google OAuth - For authentication
Google Firebase - For data storage and user management
Dodo Payments - For payment processing
Vercel - For website hosting

Each of these services has their own privacy policy governing their use of your data.

Cookies

We use essential cookies only for authentication purposes. These cookies are necessary for the service to function and cannot be disabled. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@makedemos.com
Website: makedemos.com