Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 15, 2025
Introduction
YouTube Transcribes ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our transcription services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site or use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Create an account on our platform
- Purchase credits or subscription services
- Contact us for support or inquiries
- Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
This information may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
- Profile picture (if uploaded)
- Account preferences and settings
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:
- YouTube video URLs and metadata you submit for transcription
- Transcription history and generated transcripts
- Credit usage and transaction history
- Login timestamps and activity logs
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address and location data
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Maintain your login session
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze site usage and performance
- Provide personalized experiences
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our transcription services
- Account Management: To create and manage your user account
- Payment Processing: To process payments and manage credit transactions
- Communication: To send you service-related notifications, updates, and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical support
- Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
- Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
- Payment processing (Stripe)
- Email delivery services
- Cloud hosting and infrastructure
- Analytics and performance monitoring
YouTube Integration
We access YouTube content through their public API to extract audio for transcription. We comply with YouTube's Terms of Service and API guidelines.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights and safety.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
- Secure Storage: Personal data is stored in secure, access-controlled databases
- Payment Security: Payment information is processed through PCI-compliant Stripe
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Data Minimization: We collect only necessary information and delete it when no longer needed
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing of your personal information
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill legal obligations:
- Account Information: Retained until account deletion or 2 years of inactivity
- Transcription Data: Retained while your account is active and for 90 days after deletion
- Payment Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
- Support Communications: Retained for 3 years to improve our services
You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Data Processing Agreements with service providers
- Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data transfers
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
- Privacy Shield or similar certification programs
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending an email notification (if you have an account)
- Displaying a prominent notice on our platform
Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.