Privacy Policy — Arete Studio

Effective Date: [2026-03-02]
Last Updated: [2026-03-02]

1. Who We Are

Arete Studio is an AI Automation & Content Marketing agency providing automation systems, lead generation workflows, CRM integrations, and done-for-you content services (research, scripting, editing guidance, distribution support).

Website: https://aretestudio.info/
Email: [email protected]
Country/Location: Bangladesh, Dhaka, Jamalpur

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you:

  • visit our website,
  • communicate with us,
  • purchase or use our services,
  • use our automations (including optional YouTube workflow automation via official APIs),
  • provide files, logins, or account access to complete services.

3. Definitions

  • Client / You / Your: the person or business using our services.
  • Services: AI automation, lead generation engines, CRM/workflow integration, appointment booking, content marketing ecosystem, and related deliverables.
  • Client Content: files, videos, scripts, creative assets, datasets, prompts, leads lists, customer messages, and business info you provide.

4. Information We Collect

4.1 Information you provide directly

  • Contact & business info: name, email, phone, company, role, billing details.
  • Project inputs: requirements, SOPs, workflows, prompts, brand info, scripts, creative direction.
  • Client Content: videos, thumbnails, captions, post schedules, lead lists (if you supply), CRM data you authorize us to process.

4.2 Information we collect automatically

  • Website usage data: device type, browser, pages visited, approximate location, cookies (if enabled).
  • Service logs: action timestamps, system performance logs, error logs (minimal and necessary).

4.3 Information from third-party services

If you connect third-party accounts (e.g., Google Drive, YouTube, Meta, CRMs), we may receive data strictly needed to deliver the requested function (e.g., upload a file, publish a video, sync contacts).

5. How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

  • deliver and maintain the Services you requested,
  • build/implement automations and integrations,
  • provide content strategy and production support,
  • communicate about approvals, updates, and support,
  • secure systems, prevent abuse, and troubleshoot,
  • comply with legal obligations.

6. Client Confidentiality (Agency Standard)

We treat Client Content and project details as confidential:

  • Access is limited to team members who need it to deliver the service.
  • We do not publicly share your content, brand assets, or internal processes without written permission.
  • We do not reuse your proprietary materials for other clients.

7. Legal Bases (If You’re in GDPR/UK-like regions)

Where applicable, we process data based on:

  • Contract (to deliver Services),
  • Legitimate interests (security, service improvement),
  • Consent (marketing emails or optional cookies),
  • Legal obligation (tax, compliance).

8. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your data.

We may share information only:

  • with service providers/subprocessors (hosting, storage, email, automation platforms) under confidentiality and security obligations,
  • if required by law or to protect rights and safety,
  • with platforms you choose to integrate (e.g., Google/YouTube, Meta, CRMs) to perform authorized actions.

9. Subprocessors & Tools We May Use

Depending on your project, we may use tools such as:

  • automation platforms (e.g., Make.com / Zapier equivalents),
  • chatbot platforms (e.g., Voiceflow / ManyChat equivalents),
  • CRMs (e.g., HubSpot / Salesforce equivalents),
  • storage/drive tools (e.g., Google Drive),
  • messaging approvals (e.g., WhatsApp/Telegram).

We only use tools required for your project and minimize data shared.

10. Data Retention

We keep data only as long as needed to:

  • complete your project and provide support,
  • meet legal/accounting obligations,
  • maintain security records.

Typical retention (customize if you want):

  • client project files: [90–365 days] after project end unless you request sooner deletion,
  • logs: [30–180 days],
  • invoices: as required by law.

11. Security Measures

We use reasonable safeguards, including:

  • access controls and least-privilege permissions,
  • limiting who can access client systems,
  • secure storage where possible,
  • internal confidentiality practices.

No system is 100% secure; however, we take protection seriously.

12. Your Rights & Choices

You may:

  • request access, correction, or deletion of your data,
  • request export of certain data (where feasible),
  • withdraw consent for marketing emails,
  • revoke third-party access (e.g., Google OAuth) at any time.

13. Data Deletion Requests

Email [email protected] with subject: “Data Deletion Request”.
We may verify your identity/authorization, then delete relevant data within a reasonable timeframe unless retention is required by law or needed for security.

14. YouTube/Google API & OAuth Compliance (Inserted Section)

(This section is included to support Google OAuth consent and API permission review.)

14.1 Who we are

Arete Studio provides AI automation and content marketing services, including optional YouTube workflow automation (e.g., uploading videos to a user’s YouTube channel via the official YouTube API).
Website: https://aretestudio.info/
Contact: [email protected], +8801570400350, Jamalpur

14.2 What we collect for YouTube/Google integrations

Depending on the service, we may collect:

  • Google/YouTube authorization data (OAuth): access tokens/refresh tokens needed to perform actions you explicitly approve (e.g., upload a video).
  • YouTube channel data (limited): basic channel/video metadata necessary for the requested automation (e.g., video title, description, thumbnail file you provide, upload status).
  • Files you provide: videos, thumbnails, captions, descriptions, schedules, or links (e.g., via Google Drive folders).
  • Usage & logs: basic technical logs for reliability, security, and debugging (timestamps, action types, success/failure status).

14.3 How we use YouTube/Google data

We use your information to:

  • Provide and operate the Services you requested (e.g., upload content you supply to your YouTube channel).
  • Maintain security, prevent abuse, and troubleshoot issues.
  • Communicate with you about service updates, approvals, and support.

14.4 User control, consent, and revocation

  • We only perform actions you explicitly authorize.
  • You can revoke Google access anytime via your Google Account permissions.

14.5 Policy compliance and prohibited use

When we use Google/YouTube APIs:

  • We follow YouTube policies and Community Guidelines.
  • We do not enable spam, artificial engagement, or policy-violating automation.
  • We do not sell Google/YouTube API data to third parties or use it for unrelated advertising.

15. Cookies (Website)

We may use cookies or similar tech for basic site functionality and analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser, though some site features may be limited.

16. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required by your country). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

17. International Transfers

If you are located outside our operating country, your data may be processed where we and our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to protect your data.

18. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.

19. Contact

Arete Studio
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://aretestudio.info/