Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 7, 2024
Introduction
At YouTube Transcript, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our 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.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the website after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.
Important Notice About Your Data
Data Usage: All information collected, including YouTube video URLs and user preferences, is used exclusively for transcript generation and service improvement purposes. Your data will never be shared with or sold to any third parties for marketing purposes.
Disclaimer: The transcripts provided by our service are generated automatically using speech recognition technology. While we strive for accuracy, these transcripts may contain errors or inaccuracies. We recommend reviewing the generated transcripts for important content and not relying solely on them for critical information.
Collection of Your Information
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the website includes:
Personal Data
Personally identifiable information, such as your name and email address, that you voluntarily give to us when you register with the website or when you choose to participate in various activities related to the website. You are under no obligation to provide us with personal information of any kind, however, your refusal to do so may prevent you from using certain features of the website.
Derivative Data
Information our servers automatically collect when you access the website, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the website.
YouTube Data
Information related to the YouTube videos you submit for transcription, including video URLs, titles, and any data needed to process your transcription requests. This data is used solely for the purpose of providing you with accurate transcripts.
Mobile Device Data
Device information, such as your mobile device ID, model, and manufacturer, and information about the location of your device, if you access the website from a mobile device.
Use of Your Information
Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the website to:
- Create and manage your account.
- Process and generate transcripts from the YouTube videos you submit.
- Email you regarding your account or services.
- Respond to your inquiries and customer service requests.
- Send you newsletters and updates about our services.
- Increase the efficiency and operation of the website.
- Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the website.
- Perform other business activities as needed.
- Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information may be disclosed as follows:
By Law or to Protect Rights
If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others, we may share your information as permitted or required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation.
Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and technical support. These service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
Business Transfers
We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
Security of Your Information
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse. Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties. Therefore, we cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information.
Policy for Children
We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under age 13, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
Your Choices Regarding Your Information
You may at any time review or change the information in your account or terminate your account by:
- Logging into your account settings and updating your account
- Contacting us using the contact information provided below
Upon your request to terminate your account, we will deactivate or delete your account and information from our active databases. However, some information may be retained in our files to prevent fraud, troubleshoot problems, assist with any investigations, enforce our Terms of Use and/or comply with legal requirements.
Cookies and Web Beacons
We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the website to help customize the website and improve your experience. When you access the website, your personal information is not collected through the use of tracking technology. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can remove or reject cookies, but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the website. You may not decline web beacons. However, they can be rendered ineffective by declining all cookies or by modifying your web browser's settings to notify you each time a cookie is tendered, permitting you to accept or decline cookies on an individual basis.
Disclaimer of Transcript Accuracy
The transcripts provided through our website are generated using automated speech recognition technology. While we strive to provide accurate transcriptions, please note:
- Transcription accuracy may vary depending on audio quality, accents, background noise, and technical limitations.
- Our transcripts should not be considered 100% accurate and may contain errors or misinterpretations.
- For critical or official use, we recommend manually reviewing and editing the generated transcripts.
- We do not guarantee complete accuracy for any transcript generated through our service.
- Transcripts may struggle with specialized terminology, names, or technical jargon.
By using our services, you acknowledge that you understand and accept these limitations. Our service is designed to provide a helpful starting point for transcription, but the responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of the final transcript lies with the user.
Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
YouTube Transcript
Email: support@youtubetranscript.com
Last updated: April 20, 2024