Livecast AI Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Overview
Livecast AI is a Chrome extension that converts your X.com (Twitter) feed into audio broadcasts. This policy describes how we handle your data.
Data We Collect
When you use Livecast, we collect:
- X.com Username - Your public username to identify your account
- Feed Posts - Text content, author names, and timestamps from posts you view in your "For You" feed
- Usage Data - Which audio segments you play or skip (for improving recommendations)
- Local Browser Data - Session tokens, collected post IDs, and playback state stored in Chrome's local storage
How We Use Your Data
- Post Content: Processed by AI (OpenAI GPT-4) to create summarized audio segments
- Audio Conversion: Text is converted to speech using ElevenLabs or OpenAI TTS
- Personalization: Play/skip data helps prioritize content you're interested in
Data Storage
- Posts and segments are stored in our secure database (Supabase)
- Data is associated with your X.com username
- Local browser storage is used for session management and deduplication
- We do not sell or share your data with third parties (except for processing via OpenAI and ElevenLabs as described above)
Data Retention
- Raw posts and processed audio segments are automatically deleted after 24 hours
- Local browser data persists until you uninstall the extension or clear browser data
- You can request immediate deletion of your data by contacting us
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- OpenAI - AI summarization (privacy policy)
- ElevenLabs - Text-to-speech (privacy policy)
- Supabase - Database hosting (privacy policy)
Your Consent
By using Livecast, you consent to:
- Reading posts from your X.com feed for audio conversion
- Processing of that content through AI services
- Storage of data on our servers
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure authentication tokens
- Row-level security in our database
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Stop using the extension at any time
- Request deletion of your data
- Know what data we have collected
Contact
For privacy questions or data deletion requests, please contact the developer.
Changes
We may update this policy. Changes will be posted to this page with an updated date.
This extension is not affiliated with X Corp (Twitter) or any of the third-party services mentioned.