Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 24 April 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how KGoh Studios (“we”, “us”, or “our”), operator of Dregs (dregs.app), collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal data.
We comply with:
- Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA)
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- UK GDPR
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
By using Dregs, you consent to the practices described.
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Account Data (via Google OAuth)
- Email address
- Display name
- Google profile image URL (if provided)
- Google account ID
We do NOT receive your Google password. Authentication is handled by Google.
2.2 Payment Data (via Stripe)
Stripe collects and processes payment information. We do NOT store full credit card numbers or CVV codes. We receive:
- Subscription status
- Billing email
- Last 4 digits of payment card
- Card brand
- Country of card issuer
2.3 Service Usage Data
- Videos you generate (stored in Firebase Storage)
- Scripts and voiceovers generated on your behalf (stored in Firebase Firestore)
- Generation history and credit usage
- Story category selections
- Voice selections
- Timestamps of account activity
2.4 Technical Data
- IP address (for security and rate limiting)
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited within the Service
We do NOT currently use third-party analytics trackers (Google Analytics, PostHog, Mixpanel). We may add analytics in the future; this policy will be updated with 30 days’ notice.
2.5 Communications
Support communications are retained for record-keeping.
3. How We Use Your Data
3.1 Service Delivery
- Account authentication
- Video generation
- Subscription and billing
- Content library storage
- Usage limit enforcement
3.2 Service Operation
- Fraud prevention and security
- Debugging
- Support responses
- Legal compliance
3.3 Communications
- Service notifications
- Occasional feature updates (opt-out available)
We do NOT sell personal data. We do NOT use your data for advertising.
4. Third-Party Data Processors
| Provider | Purpose | Data Shared | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Cloud / Firebase | Authentication, database, storage, video processing | Email, account ID, generated content | US, EU |
| Stripe | Payment processing | Billing email, payment info | US |
| Anthropic | AI story and script generation | Generation prompts (no user PII) | US |
| ElevenLabs | Text-to-speech voice generation | Generated script text | US |
| Pexels | Stock video footage | Search keywords only | Worldwide |
| Vercel | Website and API hosting | IP address, request data | US, EU |
Each provider is bound by their own privacy obligations under applicable laws.
5. Data Retention
5.1 Active Accounts
Retained while your account is active.
5.2 Deleted Accounts
- Personal data deleted within 30 days of account deletion
- Generated content deleted within 30 days
- Backup systems may retain data up to 90 days before permanent deletion
5.3 Legal Retention
Payment records may be retained up to 5 years (Singapore tax requirements).
5.4 Inactive Accounts
Free tier accounts inactive for 12+ months may be deactivated with 30 days’ email notice.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:
- Access — Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Correction — Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion — Request deletion of your data
- Portability — Request a machine-readable export of your data
- Restriction — Request limiting how we process your data
- Objection — Object to certain uses of your data
- Withdrawal of consent — Withdraw consent for processing
Email kavan.aiaa@gmail.com with subject “Privacy Request.” We respond within 30 days.
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in:
- Singapore (KGoh Studios base)
- United States (primary service providers)
- European Union (some provider facilities)
We rely on:
- Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data transfers
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
- Your explicit consent where required
8. Data Security
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Encryption at rest (Firebase default)
- Firebase Security Rules access controls
- Stripe PCI DSS compliance (we do not handle raw card data)
In the event of a data breach affecting personal data, we will notify affected users within 72 hours of discovery.
9. Children’s Privacy
Dregs is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Contact us if you believe we have.
EU users: minimum age 16 (or lower per country-specific regulations with parental consent).
10. Cookies and Tracking
10.1 Essential Cookies
- Firebase Auth session cookies (required for login)
- Session identifiers (required for Service function)
10.2 Functional Cookies
- User preferences (selected voices, UI state)
10.3 Third-Party Cookies
- Stripe payment flow cookies during checkout
- Google OAuth cookies during authentication
We do NOT use tracking or advertising cookies.
11. Marketing Communications
Occasional emails about:
- Product updates
- New features
- Usage tips
Unsubscribe via link in every marketing email. Service emails (billing, security) cannot be opted out while account is active.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Material changes notified by email at least 30 days before taking effect. Current “Effective Date” at top reflects latest revision.
13. Contact Us
KGoh Studios
Email: kavan.aiaa@gmail.com
Registered in Singapore: UEN 53522802C
13.1 Regulatory Complaints
Singapore: Personal Data Protection Commission Singapore — https://www.pdpc.gov.sg — Phone: +65 6377 3131
EU users: contact your local Data Protection Authority.