Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

WorldSubtitles ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://worldsubtitles.com.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

WorldSubtitles
Email: contact@worldsubtitles.com

3. Data We Collect

We collect the following personal data:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and password.
• Payment Information: Processed securely via Stripe; we do not store your credit card details.
• Usage Data: Information on how you use our services, including the files you upload and the outputs generated.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and operating system.
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and service functionality.

4. Purpose of Data Collection

We use your personal data to:

• Provide and manage our services.
• Process transactions and manage your purchases.
• Communicate with you regarding your account and our services.
• Improve our website and services.
• Comply with legal obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of your personal data is based on:

• Contractual necessity: To fulfill our contractual obligations to you.
• Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Legitimate interests: To improve our services and ensure the security of our website.
• Consent: For specific purposes where you have provided your consent.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Account data: Retained until you delete your account or request deletion.
• Payment data: Retained for 10 years to comply with French accounting laws.
• Usage data: Retained for up to 36 months of inactivity.
• Cookies: Session cookies expire after 13 months.

7. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

• Service providers: Such as Stripe for payment processing and Wasabi for data storage.
• Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access: Obtain a copy of your personal data.
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
• Restriction: Limit processing of your data.
• Data portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@worldsubtitles.com.

9. Cookies

We use session cookies to manage user sessions and enhance functionality. These cookies do not require your consent as they are essential for the operation of our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, access controls, and secure storage solutions.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the 9th of June 2025.