Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to SummaryTube ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our AI-powered YouTube video summarization service. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account or sign in using Google authentication
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through our contact form
• Use our services

This information may include your email address, name, and any other information you choose to provide.

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate our website:

• YouTube video URLs you submit for summarization
• Generated summaries and your interaction with them
• Device and browser information
• IP address and location data
• Usage patterns and preferences

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our website. This includes analytics data through services like Google Analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our video summarization service
• To process your requests and generate AI-powered summaries
• To improve, personalize, and expand our service
• To understand and analyze how you use our website
• To communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support
• To send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with and relies on several third-party services:

4.1 AI Service Providers

• OpenAI (ChatGPT): We use OpenAI's API to generate summaries. Video content may be processed by OpenAI's systems.
• Google (Gemini): We use Google's Gemini AI for summary generation. Data may be processed according to Google's privacy policies.

4.2 Analytics and Tracking

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand website usage and improve our service.

4.3 Authentication

• Google OAuth: We use Google's authentication service for user sign-in.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services
• When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
• In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition

6. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Account Information: Retained until you delete your account
• Summary History: Retained for up to 2 years or until account deletion
• Usage Analytics: Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely
• Contact Form Data: Retained for up to 1 year

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include encryption, secure hosting on cloud services, regular security assessments, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Cookie Control: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

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