Last Updated: September 28, 2026
ScriptBuddy LLC ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web-based screenwriting platform, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Service.
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1. Information We Collect |
We collect information about you in three core ways: information you provide directly, information collected automatically, and the content you create.
A. Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: When you register for an account, we collect personal data such as your name, mailing address, phone number, email address, and account credentials.
- Billing Information: If you upgrade to a paid (Pro) subscription, billing details such as your billing address and transaction history are collected. Payment processing is securely handled by our third-party payment processor; we do not store raw credit card numbers on our servers.
- Customer Support: If you contact the ScriptBuddy Help Desk at help@scriptbuddy.com, we collect the text of your message, your email address, and any attachments you choose to send.
B. Your Content (Screenplay Data)
- Screenplay Content: We store the screenplays, text, and data that you write or process within the Service ("User Content"). Your screenplays are private to your account, and we do not read them except where you give written permission (for example, when you ask the Help Desk for technical assistance).
C. Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: We automatically log information about how you interact with the Service, including feature usage and the dates and times you access your account, in order to analyze and improve the Service.
- Device Data: When you access the Service, your web browser automatically sends us information including your browser type, operating system, and IP address.
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2. How We Use Your Information |
We process your information to provide the Service and for legitimate business purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and secure the screenwriting platform.
- Manage your account and, for Pro users, process subscription payments.
- Contact you with important service announcements and, where relevant, information about products, features, or offers related to ScriptBuddy.
- Maintain backups of your screenplays and prevent system abuse or unauthorized access.
- Respond to your customer support inquiries and send functional account notifications.
- Analyze site traffic and usage to improve the Service and fix problems.
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3. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information |
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information or the contents of your screenplays. We only share information under the following limited conditions:
- Third-Party Service Providers: We share data with trusted vendors who perform operational services on our behalf, such as our payment processor. These vendors are bound by confidentiality obligations and may use it only to perform services for us.
- Aggregated Information: We may share summarized, aggregated information about site traffic (for example, with advertisers). This information is not linked to any individual and cannot be used to identify you.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or government regulation, or where we believe it is necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of ScriptBuddy LLC or our users.
- Business Transfers: If ScriptBuddy LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred to the successor entity.
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4. Cookies and Advertising |
A "cookie" is a small piece of data stored on your device by a website to help identify you. ScriptBuddy uses a cookie solely to increase the security of your account and maintain your logged-in session. If your browser rejects this cookie, you will not be able to use the Service for security reasons.
The Service may display advertising. Where advertising is shown, our advertisers may set their own cookies on your device. We do not have access to or control over cookies set by third-party advertisers.
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5. Data Security and Retention |
Security Measures. We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your account information and your screenplays from unauthorized access, modification, or destruction. Your account is password-protected and your password is stored using encryption. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention. We retain your account information and screenplays for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide you the Service. If your Pro subscription lapses, your account reverts to the free tier and your account and screenplays are preserved (subject to the free-tier limits described in our Terms of Service). We may delete accounts and their associated data that have been inactive for two years, as described in the Term and Termination section of our Terms of Service; we will attempt to notify you at your registered email address before doing so.
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6. Your Privacy Rights and Choices |
- Account Updates: You may review, modify, or correct your registration details at any time using the "Account Profile" section of your account.
- Account Deletion: You may request removal of your account and its data by emailing the ScriptBuddy Help Desk at help@scriptbuddy.com. We will process validated requests within a reasonable period, subject to standard backup retention cycles.
- Marketing Opt-Out: You may opt out of promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails. You will continue to receive essential account and service notifications.
The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Minors who have reached the minimum age of digital consent in their country but have not yet reached the age of majority may use the Service only through an account held by a parent or legal guardian who supervises their use, as described in our Terms of Service. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at help@scriptbuddy.com and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
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8. Governing Jurisdiction (United States) |
The Service is operated from the United States. Your information is processed and stored in the United States in accordance with U.S. federal law and the laws of the State of New Jersey. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy |
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date above and notify users by posting a notice within the Service or by email to your registered address. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your screenplay data is stored, please contact us at:
ScriptBuddy LLC
Email: help@scriptbuddy.com
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