Privacy policy

How We Handle Your Content

Basic video editing happens locally on your device. For standard editing features, we never upload, store, or have access to your video files. Your content remains completely private and under your control.

AI features require secure processing: When you choose to use AI features like auto captions, your audio/video content is encrypted on your device before being uploaded to our servers for processing. We use zero-knowledge encryption, meaning we cannot decrypt or view your content.

After AI processing is complete, the encrypted content is immediately deleted from our servers. Only the results (like generated captions) are returned to your device.

Account Information

When you create an account, we only collect:

• Email address (for account access)
• Profile information from Google OAuth (if you choose to sign in with Google)

We do NOT store your projects on our servers. All project data, including names, thumbnails, and creation dates, is stored locally in your browser using IndexedDB.

We use Supabase for secure authentication and follow industry-standard security practices.

AI Features & Encryption

When you use AI-powered features (like auto captions, content analysis, or enhancement tools), your content needs to be processed on our servers. Here's how we protect your privacy:

• Client-side encryption: Your content is encrypted on your device before upload
• Zero-knowledge processing: We cannot decrypt or view your original content
• Temporary processing: Encrypted content is deleted immediately after processing
• Opt-in only: AI features are optional - basic editing remains fully local

Different AI features may process different types of content (audio for captions, video for analysis, etc.), but all follow the same zero-knowledge encryption approach.

Local Storage & Cookies

We use browser local storage and IndexedDB to:

• Save your projects locally on your device
• Remember your editor preferences and settings
• Keep you logged in across browser sessions

All data stays on your device and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.

Account device metadata

When you sign in, we store a device label, platform type (web, desktop, or mobile), and last active time so you can see and manage where your account is signed in. This is used only for account security and the 5-device limit — not for advertising or tracking your video content.

Third-Party Services

ACut integrates with these services:

• Google OAuth: For optional Google sign-in (governed by Google's privacy policy)
• Vercel: For hosting and content delivery

Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

• Delete your account and all associated data at any time
• Export your project data
• Clear local storage to remove all saved projects
• Contact us with any privacy concerns

Transparency

ACut is commercial software. We publish clear privacy documentation and product updates so you can understand how data is handled.

Contact Us

Questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data?

Email us at acutapp@gmail.com, or message us on Facebook.