Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 25, 2025
1. Information We Collect
ReadTube collects minimal information necessary to provide our service:
- Email Address: Collected via Google OAuth for authentication purposes
- User ID: A unique identifier for your account
- Usage Count: Number of transcript extractions to manage free/premium tiers
- Premium Status: Whether you have an active subscription
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for:
- Authentication: Secure login via Google OAuth
- Usage Tracking: Managing free tier limits and premium subscriptions
- Payment Processing: Handling subscription payments via Lemon Squeezy
- Service Improvement: Understanding usage patterns to improve features
3. What We Don't Collect
We respect your privacy and do NOT collect:
- Your YouTube browsing history
- Video watching habits or preferences
- Transcript content (transcripts are processed locally)
- Personal browsing data outside of our extension functionality
4. Third-Party Services
ReadTube uses the following third-party services:
- Google Firebase: Authentication and database storage
- Lemon Squeezy: Payment processing for premium subscriptions
- OpenAI ChatGPT: Only when you explicitly click "Send to ChatGPT" (user-initiated)
Each service has its own privacy policy:
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using:
- Industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/SSL)
- Firebase's secure cloud infrastructure
- Access controls limiting data to authorized services only
6. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and all
associated data at any time by contacting us.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Opt-out of our service at any time
8. Cookies
ReadTube uses cookies solely for:
- Firebase authentication (session management)
- Maintaining your logged-in state
We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under
13.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating
the "Last Updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@readtube-extension.com
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