Privacy Policy

Last updated: 29 June 2025

Guideless (“Guideless,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides an AI-powered platform that converts on-screen user actions into narrated video guides (the “Service”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and secure personal data when you visit guideless.ai (the “Site”) or use the Service, and it describes your choices and rights.


1. Scope

This policy applies to:

  • Site visitors
  • Customers who create an account or use the Service
  • Viewers who watch guides hosted on Guideless

It does not cover data processed by Customers outside Guideless.


2. Personal Data We Collect

CategoryExamplesSource
Account DataName, email, hashed password, organizationYou
Billing DataCard token, billing address, VAT/Tax IDYou / Stripe
Content DataScreen recordings, audio, generated guidesCaptured or created at your request
Usage DataIP, device, browser, feature usage, logsAutomatic cookies / analytics
CommsSupport tickets, feedback, surveysYou
Marketing PrefsEmail opt-in / opt-out statusYou

No intentional collection of sensitive data or children’s data.


3. Legal Bases (GDPR / UK GDPR)

  1. Contract – to provide the Service
  2. Legitimate Interests – improve security & performance
  3. Consent – cookies, marketing emails
  4. Legal Obligation – compliance with tax, accounting, etc.

4. How We Use Personal Data

  • Provide and operate the Service
  • Improve, debug, and develop new features
  • Communicate: support, security, product updates
  • Marketing with consent (unsubscribe anytime)
  • Security, fraud prevention, legal compliance

We never sell your personal data or use it for automated decision-making with legal effect.


5. Cookies & Similar Tech

  • Essential cookies – login session, CSRF
  • Analytics cookies – privacy-centric product metrics
  • Preference cookies – UI settings

You may block cookies, but some features may break.


6. Sharing & International Transfers

RecipientPurposeSafeguard
CloudflareHosting & storageData centers in 🇪🇺 / 🇺🇸 + SCCs
StripePaymentsPCI-DSS, SCCs
IntercomSupportSCCs
Analytics vendorUsage insightsIP anonymization
AdvisorsLegal, auditNDAs
AuthoritiesLegal requestsValid subpoena/court order only

Transfers outside your region use Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent.


7. Data Retention

DataRetained
Account & billingActive + 6 yrs (tax/audit)
Guides & recordingsUntil you delete, or 90 days after account deletion
Analytics logs14 months (then aggregated)
Support tickets2 yrs or until closed

8. Your Rights

  • Access, correct, delete, or export your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent without affecting prior processing
  • Lodge a complaint with a regulator

California users: CCPA/CPRA rights to know, delete, and opt-out of “sharing.”

Request via privacy@guideless.ai – response within 30 days.


9. Security

  • TLS 1.2+ in transit; AES-256 at rest
  • Role-based, least-privilege access
  • Annual penetration tests & continuous monitoring
  • Breach notification within 72 h where legally required

10. Children

Service not directed to children under 16; we do not knowingly collect their data.


11. Changes

Material changes posted on this page or emailed to Customers. Continued use = acceptance.
Last updated date reflects current version.


12. Contact

Santa Monica Interactive, Inc.
43 Product Way, Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94105, USA ✉ privacy@guideless.ai