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App Privacy Policy

ATEM Auto Switch Privacy Policy

ATEM Auto Switch automates camera changes for Blackmagic switchers using audio follow video and scheduling rules. The desktop companion keeps control data local while enabling optional cloud sync.

Last updated: 17 March 2025

What We Collect

We collect only the information needed to operate ATEM Auto Switch, support live productions, and protect your environment.

Operator Accounts

Email addresses and hashed passwords for operators who sign in to share presets between machines.

Device & Audio Profiles

Switcher models, audio channel thresholds, macro scripts, and routing presets created by the production team.

Automation Logs

Timestamps of camera take events, failover triggers, and manual overrides captured for diagnostics.

Optional Telemetry

Crash dumps and performance statistics that help us monitor software stability. This telemetry can be disabled in Settings.

How We Use Data

  • Sync automation presets across authorized operator machines.
  • Provide recovery after network interruptions by replaying recent commands.
  • Generate incident timelines used by support engineers to diagnose issues.
  • Improve automation accuracy through aggregated, anonymised telemetry trends.

Third-Party Integrations

Integrations are optional and operate under strict contracts. Credentials remain encrypted and under your control.

Blackmagic Design ATEM

IP addresses and admin credentials for the customer switcher remain local and are never sent to Phanda Studios servers.

Live Event Grafix

Optional integration sends metadata about queued graphics to coordinate camera changes with playout.

Backup Storage

Encrypted configuration backups can be stored on the customer’s infrastructure or Phanda Studios’ cloud according to preference.

Retention & Security

Automation logs are stored for 14 days by default and can be purged sooner by the operator. Cloud backups are retained for the length of the support contract plus 30 days.

Support & Data Requests

  • Operators can export automation logs via the desktop app to share with support.
  • Disable telemetry at any time to prevent diagnostic data from leaving the device.
  • Contact privacy@phandastudios.com for access or deletion requests related to shared presets.

Email privacy@phandastudios.com or contact your Phanda Studios account manager for custom data processing agreements or incident reports.