Chrome Extension Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how the "Video Transcript: YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo & More" Chrome extension ("Extension", "we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our extension.

Information We Collect

1. Authentication Data

• Email address: Used for account creation and authentication
• Session cookies: Stored only for transcripthq.io domain to maintain login sessions
• API keys: Auto-generated for extension-to-backend communication

2. Transcription Data

• Video URLs: Only URLs you explicitly choose to transcribe
• Transcript Content: Text generated from video/audio processing
• Usage Metrics: Credit consumption and job history

3. Preferences & Settings

• Subtitle appearance preferences (font size, colors, position)
• Language preferences
• Transcription options (word timestamps, noise reduction)

All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API and synced only with our secure servers for transcription processing.

What We DON'T Collect

Permissions Explained

The extension requires certain permissions to function. Here's exactly why we need each one:

Host Permissions

Supported Video Platforms

We request access to the following video platforms to inject transcript buttons and overlay subtitles:

• YouTube (youtube.com)
• TikTok (tiktok.com)
• Vimeo (vimeo.com)
• Twitter/X (twitter.com, x.com)
• Twitch (twitch.tv)
• Dailymotion (dailymotion.com)

Usage: Extract video IDs, inject transcript UI, overlay subtitles

Does NOT access: User account data, viewing history, or login credentials on these platforms

API Server

transcripthq.io - Our transcription API backend

• Submit transcription jobs
• Check job status and retrieve results
• Manage user authentication and credits

Universal Content Script

Privacy Commitment

Data Processing

When you transcribe a video, here's what happens:

1. Audio Extraction: Audio is extracted from the video source
2. AI Processing: Audio is processed through our AI transcription pipeline (noise reduction, voice detection, speech recognition)
3. Result Delivery: Transcript is sent back to your browser and cached locally
4. Temporary Storage: Uploaded audio/video files are automatically deleted after processing
5. Transcript Retention: Transcripts are stored temporarily to allow you to access your results

Third-Party Services

The extension communicates with:

• TranscriptHQ API (transcripthq.io) - For transcription processing
• AI Services - Groq/Whisper for audio transcription
• Translation Services - For multi-language support
• Payment Processor - For subscription billing (secure, external)

These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

Data Security

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

• All data transmission secured via HTTPS
• API keys are encrypted
• Session authentication with secure cookies
• Local storage encrypted by Chrome
• Minimal data retention policies

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your transcripts
• Uninstall the extension at any time
• Clear local data from Chrome settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@transcripthq.io

GDPR Compliance

We are committed to GDPR compliance. We:

• Process data only for specified, explicit purposes
• Minimize data collection to what's necessary
• Implement appropriate security measures
• Respect your rights to access, correct, and delete data
• Obtain consent for data processing where required

Children's Privacy

The extension is not intended for use by children under 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.

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. Significant changes will be communicated via email or through the extension.

Contact Us

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