Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

QuickTube ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect the following information that you provide:

• YouTube Video URLs: URLs you enter to fetch transcripts
• API Keys: OpenAI or OpenRouter API keys you provide for AI features (stored only in your browser session)
• User Preferences: Settings and preferences you configure within the application

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited
• Usage Data: Features used, videos processed, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and language preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Service Delivery: To fetch transcripts, generate summaries, and provide requested features
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the Service
• Technical Support: To diagnose and fix technical issues
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide updates
• Security: To protect against unauthorized access and abuse

4. API Keys and Credentials

Important: API keys you provide for OpenAI, OpenRouter, or other services are:

• Stored only in your browser's local session or environment variables
• Never transmitted to our servers or stored in our databases
• Used solely to make API requests on your behalf
• Cleared when you close your browser or clear your session

You are responsible for the security and usage costs associated with your API keys.

5. Data Storage and Retention

Session Data: Most data is processed in real-time and not permanently stored:

• Transcripts are fetched on-demand and not stored on our servers
• AI-generated summaries are created in real-time
• Downloaded videos are generated temporarily and not retained
• Your session data is cleared when you close the application

Log Data: Server logs may be retained for up to 90 days for security and debugging purposes.

6. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with third-party APIs and services. Your data may be shared with:

6.1 YouTube API

We use YouTube's API to fetch video transcripts. Your use is subject to YouTube's privacy policy and terms of service.

6.2 OpenAI / OpenRouter

When you use AI features, transcript data is sent to OpenAI or OpenRouter for processing. These services have their own privacy policies governing data handling.

6.3 Webshare Proxy Services

To bypass IP restrictions, we may route requests through Webshare proxy servers. Your requests may be visible to the proxy service.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following technologies:

• Session Storage: To maintain your session and preferences during use
• Local Storage: To save your settings and API configurations (stored locally in your browser)
• Cookies: Minimal use for session management and analytics

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may limit Service functionality.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption for data transmission
• Secure API communication protocols
• Limited data retention policies
• Regular security audits and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

9. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about the data we collect
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (contact us via GitHub)
• Correction: Correct inaccurate information
• Opt-Out: Decline to provide certain information (may limit features)
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

10. Children's Privacy

QuickTube is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. 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.

11. International Users

If you are accessing the 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. Data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Note: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

13. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

14. 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.

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

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