Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Video Channel Summary ("Articraftor", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use our service.

2. YouTube API Services Usage

When you use our service to access YouTube content, you are subject to both our Privacy Policy and Google's Privacy Policy. We recommend reviewing both policies to understand how your data is handled.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Information

We collect the following types of personal information:

• Account Information: Email address, user ID, and authentication tokens when you create an account
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our service, including videos accessed, features used, and time spent
• Device Information: Device type, browser type, IP address, and operating system
• YouTube API Data: Video transcripts, channel information, and metadata accessed through YouTube API Services

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

• Log data including IP addresses, browser types, and access times
• Analytics data about service usage and performance
• Error reports and diagnostic information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

3.3 YouTube API Data

Through YouTube API Services, we access and temporarily store:

• Video transcripts and captions
• Video metadata (titles, descriptions, duration)
• Channel information (names, subscriber counts, video lists)
• Publicly available video comments (if applicable)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

4.1 Service Provision

• Fetch and process YouTube video transcripts
• Generate AI-powered infographic summaries
• Manage your credit balance and usage
• Provide customer support

4.2 Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our algorithms
• Optimize user experience and interface design
• Develop new features and functionalities
• Monitor and maintain service performance

4.3 Communication

• Send service-related notifications
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Notify you of important policy changes
• Send promotional content (with your consent)

5. How We Share Your Information

We share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Internal Processing

We share data between our internal teams and systems for service operation, including:

• Development team for feature improvements and bug fixes
• Customer support team for resolving user issues
• Analytics team for usage analysis and optimization

5.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating our service:

• Google/YouTube: For accessing YouTube API Services and content
• Supabase: For secure data storage and user authentication
• Stripe: For payment processing and subscription management
• AI Service Providers: For generating infographic content
• Analytics Providers: For service performance monitoring

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights, including:

• Compliance with legal processes and government requests
• Protection against fraud and security threats
• Enforcement of our Terms of Service
• Protection of user safety and rights

6. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view your data
• Regular Audits: We regularly review our security practices
• Data Minimization: We only store data necessary for service operation

Your data is primarily stored on secure servers provided by Supabase, which maintains SOC 2 Type II compliance and other industry-standard security certifications.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic service functionality, including authentication and security
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how you use our service to improve performance
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous usage statistics

7.2 Device Information Collection

We collect and store information directly or indirectly on or from your devices, including:

• Browser fingerprinting for security purposes
• Local storage for caching and performance optimization
• Session storage for maintaining application state
• Device identifiers for analytics and fraud prevention

7.3 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services may also place cookies or similar technologies on your device:

• Google Analytics for usage tracking
• YouTube embedded content and API access
• Payment processors for transaction security

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may limit service functionality.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
• Restriction: Request temporary restriction of data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Account Data: Retained until account deletion or service termination
• YouTube API Data: Cached temporarily for service operation, deleted according to YouTube's requirements
• Generated Content: Retained until user deletion or account termination
• Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained for service improvement
• Legal Obligations: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal requirements

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your residence, including:

• United States (Google/YouTube services, analytics providers)
• European Union (Supabase data centers)
• Japan (primary service operations)

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions where applicable.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:

We will respond to your privacy requests within 30 days, or as required by applicable law.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

• Post the updated policy on our website
• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you via email for significant changes
• Provide prominent notice on our service for material changes

Your continued use of our service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. 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 so we can take appropriate action.