Privacy Policy

Personal Information

We collect the following personal information when you use our Service:

• Account Information: Email address, first name, last name, password (hashed)
• Profile Data: Preferred language, timezone, summary detail preferences
• Subscription Data: Plan type, payment information (processed by Stripe), subscription dates
• Authentication Data: Login credentials, session tokens, authentication methods
• Communication Data: Support requests, feedback, and correspondence

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our Service:

• Service Usage: Channels selected, summary requests, feature usage patterns
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
• Analytics Data: Page views, session duration, click patterns (via Google Analytics)
• Log Data: Server logs, error reports, performance metrics
• Content Data: YouTube channel IDs, video summaries, generated content

Cookies and Tracking

We use the following tracking technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Authentication tokens (mdn_jwt), session management
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics (G-W8N3KD6CPH) for usage statistics
• Functional Cookies: Language preferences, user interface settings
• Performance Cookies: Service optimization and error tracking

Service Provision

• Provide and maintain our summarization services
• Process your channel selections and generate summaries
• Deliver daily summaries via email and dashboard
• Manage your account and subscription
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our algorithms
• Develop new features and enhance existing ones
• Conduct research and analytics (anonymized data)
• Monitor service performance and reliability

Communication

• Send service-related notifications and updates
• Provide account and billing information
• Send marketing communications (with consent)
• Respond to support requests and feedback

Third-Party Service Providers

We share data with trusted third parties who assist in operating our Service:

• Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management
• Google Analytics: Website usage analytics and performance monitoring
• Email Services: Delivery of summaries and notifications
• Cloud Infrastructure: Data storage and processing (encrypted)
• YouTube API: Content retrieval and processing (subject to YouTube's terms)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.

Security Measures

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
• Access Controls: Role-based access, multi-factor authentication
• Secure Storage: Encrypted databases with regular security updates
• Network Security: Firewalls, intrusion detection, DDoS protection
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Account data is retained while your account is active and for up to 3 years after deletion for legal and business purposes. Analytics data is anonymized after 26 months.

Access and Portability

Request access to your personal data and receive a copy in a structured, machine-readable format.

Rectification and Updates

Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data through your account settings or by contacting us.

Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and business requirements.

Restriction and Objection

Restrict processing or object to certain uses of your data, including marketing communications.

Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the legal basis, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.