Privacy Policy

Introduction

SummaTube ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our YouTube video summarization service, including our web application and browser extension.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Account information (email address, name, password)
• YouTube video URLs you submit for summarization
• User-generated content (notes, custom collections, feedback)
• Communications with our support team
• Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• YouTube video metadata (title, duration, view count, channel information)
• Browser extension usage data and preferences
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Information from Third Parties

• YouTube video transcripts and metadata from transcription services
• Authentication data from social login providers
• Subscription and payment data from payment processors

Browser Extension Data Collection

Our browser extension requires certain permissions to function properly on YouTube:

• Host permissions for youtube.com: To inject summarization interfaces and control video playback
• Storage permissions: To save your preferences and authentication state locally
• Active tab permissions: To detect when you're on YouTube and provide context-aware features
• Scripting permissions: To modify YouTube pages for embedded summaries

The extension collects YouTube video IDs and your interactions with our interface, but does not access your YouTube account data, watch history, or personal information beyond what is publicly available on the video page.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide AI-powered video summarization services
• To generate insights, chronological breakdowns, and Q&A from video content
• To maintain and improve our AI models using aggregated, anonymized data
• To personalize your experience and remember your preferences
• To process payments and manage subscriptions
• To communicate about service updates, new features, and support
• To ensure platform security and prevent abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate (hosting, AI processing, payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing

Third-Party Services

SummaTube integrates with several third-party services:

AI and Transcription Services

• OpenAI, Google AI, Replicate, Fal.ai, xAI: Used for generating summaries and insights. Video content may be processed by these services.
• Third-party transcription services: Used to obtain video transcripts. Video URLs and metadata are shared with these services.

Infrastructure and Analytics

• Supabase: Database and authentication services
• Polar.sh: Payment processing and subscription management

Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion
• Generated Summaries: Stored as long as your account exists, unless you delete them
• Usage Analytics: Aggregated and anonymized data retained for service improvement
• Payment Data: Retained according to legal and regulatory requirements

Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Extension Removal: Uninstall the browser extension at any time

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure APIs, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or through our service.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@summatube.com

We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days.