Privacy Policy

At YouTubeSummarizer.com ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and AI-powered video summarization service. Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you create an account using Google Sign-In, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google.
• YouTube URLs: The YouTube video URLs you submit for summarization.
• Email Subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
• Payment Information: When you upgrade to a paid plan, payment is processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your credit card details on our servers.
• Contact Information: If you contact us for support, we collect the information you provide in your message.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our Service, including the number of summaries generated, formats selected, and features used.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, and referring URLs.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide the Service: To generate AI-powered video summaries, transcripts, mind maps, and flashcards from YouTube videos.
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, process subscriptions, and maintain your summary library.
• Improve the Service: To analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, and develop new features.
• Communication: To send you service updates, respond to support requests, and deliver email digests if you opt in.
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our platform, including:
  • OpenAI — for AI-powered summarization (video transcripts are sent for processing)
  • Stripe — for secure payment processing
  • Google — for authentication via Google Sign-In
• Community Summaries: If you choose to make a summary public, it will be visible on our Community page along with your display name and profile picture.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

4. Data Retention

• Free Users: Summaries generated without an account are not stored on our servers after delivery.
• Registered Users: Your saved summaries and account data are retained as long as your account is active. You can delete individual summaries or your entire account at any time.
• Payment Data: Transaction records are retained as required by financial regulations.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit, secure authentication tokens, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data and account.
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link provided in each email.
• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@youtubesummarizer.com.

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use the following types of cookies:

We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. You can configure your browser to block cookies, though this may affect the functionality of the Service.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.