Last updated: March 29, 2026

Privacy policy


Shotly Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

1. Information We Collect


We may collect the following types of information:

Account Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Account credentials

User Content

  • Scripts, storyboards, schedules, budgets and other project data created within Shotly

Google User Data (User-Initiated Access Only)

If you choose to connect your Google account, Shotly may access and process data from selected Google services, including:

  • Google Docs

  • Google Sheets

  • Google Drive

  • Google Calendar

  • Google Tasks

  • Google Meet

  • Gmail

Access is:

  • Explicitly initiated by you

  • Limited to permissions you grant

  • Used only to enable functionality within Shotly


2. Data Access and Privacy Controls


Shotly operates under a strict internal access policy:

  • We do not access, view or use user projects unless required for support and explicitly authorised by the user

  • All project data is treated as private and user-owned

  • Access to projects is controlled solely by the user through built-in permission systems

  • Users determine who can view or collaborate on their work

We do not monitor or review the contents of your projects.


3. How We Use Google User Data


Google user data is used strictly to:

  • Import, create, update or sync content within Shotly

  • Enable workflow features such as scheduling, planning and collaboration

We do not:

  • Sell Google user data

  • Use Google user data for advertising

  • Access data beyond what is necessary for requested functionality


4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide and operate Shotly

  • Enable integrations with connected services

  • Improve platform performance and reliability

  • Communicate important updates and support

  • Maintain security and prevent misuse


5. Data Sharing


We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data only with:

  • Trusted service providers required to operate the platform

  • Legal authorities if required by law


6. Data Retention


We retain data only as long as necessary to provide the service.

You may:

  • Delete your data at any time

  • Disconnect integrations

  • Request full account deletion


7. Data Security


We implement appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect your data. No system can be guaranteed fully secure.


8. Your Rights


You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Control access to your projects

  • Remove integrations at any time


9. Changes to This Policy


We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of Shotly indicates acceptance of any updates. We will let you know when policies update via email through Hello@Shotly.io

10. Contact

Hello@shotly.io

11. Google API Services User Data Policy


Shotly’s use and transfer of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.