YouTube Transcripts

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to YouTubeTranscripts.app ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our YouTube transcript extraction service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

YouTube URLs: When you use our service, you provide YouTube video URLs that you want to extract transcripts from. These URLs are processed temporarily and are not stored on our servers after the extraction process is complete.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Analytics: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our service, including:

  • Number of transcript extractions performed
  • Popular video languages extracted
  • General usage patterns and service performance metrics
  • Error rates and technical issues

Technical Information: We may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address (anonymized for analytics)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Referrer URL
  • Pages visited and time spent on our service

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Service Provision

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process YouTube URLs and extract transcripts
  • Provide transcript downloads in various formats
  • Ensure service functionality and performance
  • Troubleshoot technical issues

3.2 Service Improvement

We use anonymous analytics data to:

  • Understand how users interact with our service
  • Identify and fix technical issues
  • Improve service performance and reliability
  • Develop new features and enhancements

4. Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we do NOT collect:

  • Personal Identification: We do not require or collect names, email addresses, or other personal identifiers
  • Account Information: We do not require user accounts or registration
  • Extracted Content: We do not store the transcripts we extract for you
  • YouTube URLs: We do not permanently store the YouTube URLs you submit
  • Browsing History: We do not track your browsing history outside our service

5. Data Storage and Retention

5.1 Temporary Processing

YouTube URLs and extracted transcripts are processed in memory and are automatically deleted after the extraction process is complete. We do not maintain permanent copies of your submitted URLs or extracted content.

5.2 Analytics Data

Anonymous usage analytics may be retained for up to 12 months to help us improve our service. This data cannot be used to identify individual users.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

6.1 Third-Party Services

Our service interacts with YouTube's API to extract publicly available transcripts. When you submit a YouTube URL, we make requests to YouTube's servers on your behalf. This interaction is governed by YouTube's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

6.2 No Sale of Data

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties. We do not engage in data brokering or advertising networks that track users across websites.

6.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
  • Temporary Processing: URLs and transcripts are processed in memory and not stored permanently
  • Access Controls: Limited access to systems and data on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular Updates: We keep our systems and security measures up to date

8. Cookies and Tracking

8.1 Essential Cookies

We may use essential cookies that are necessary for the basic functionality of our service, such as maintaining your session while extracting transcripts.

8.2 Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to collect anonymous usage statistics. These cookies help us understand how users interact with our service but cannot identify individual users.

8.3 No Advertising Cookies

We do not use advertising cookies or participate in advertising networks that track users across websites.

9. Your Rights and Choices

9.1 Access and Control

Since we do not collect personal information or maintain user accounts, there is no personal data to access, modify, or delete. Each use of our service is independent and anonymous.

9.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. International Users

Our service is available globally. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

12. 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 new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites, including YouTube. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

14. Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have certain data protection rights. However, since we do not collect or store personal data, most of these rights are not applicable to our service:

  • Right to Access: Not applicable as we do not store personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Not applicable as we do not store personal data
  • Right to Erasure: Not applicable as data is automatically deleted after processing
  • Right to Data Portability: Not applicable as we do not store personal data

15. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have certain privacy rights. However, since we do not collect or sell personal information, most CCPA provisions do not apply to our service.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@youtubetranscripts.app
Website: https://youtubetranscripts.app

17. Commitment to Privacy

We are committed to maintaining your privacy and providing a transparent, secure service. Our business model does not rely on collecting or monetizing personal data. We believe in providing a valuable service while respecting your privacy and maintaining your anonymity.

By using YouTubeTranscripts.app, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.