Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to downloadyoutubetranscripts.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data.

How We Use YouTube API: We use the YouTube Data API only to retrieve video metadata (titles, descriptions, channel information) and video IDs from channels/playlists. We do NOT use the YouTube API to download transcripts. Transcripts are retrieved separately from publicly available sources.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Email address and account credentials (when you create an account)
• YouTube video URLs, channel URLs, or playlist URLs that you submit
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Communications you send to us (support emails, feedback)

2.2 Information We Automatically Collect

• YouTube video metadata via YouTube Data API (titles, descriptions, channel names, durations, video IDs)
• Publicly available transcripts (retrieved separately, not via YouTube API)
• Your download history
• Usage data and analytics
• Technical data (IP address, browser, device)
• Cookies for authentication and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Retrieve video metadata from YouTube (using YouTube Data API)
• Download and process transcripts
• Manage your account and credits
• Process payments via Stripe
• Improve our service
• Prevent fraud and abuse

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your data. We share information only with:

• Service Providers: Supabase (auth/database), Stripe (payments), hosting providers
• Legal Requirements: When required by law

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may limit functionality.

6. Data Security

We use HTTPS encryption, secure databases, and access controls to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data. Email us at [email protected]

8. Data Deletion

To delete your account and data, email [email protected]. We'll process deletions within 30 days. If you've used YouTube API features, you can also revoke access at Google Security Settings.

9. Third-Party Services

We use YouTube Data API and link to YouTube.com. See Google's Privacy Policy. Payments are processed by Stripe.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with an updated date.

11. Contact Us

Questions? Email [email protected]