Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2025
1. Information We Collect
When you use YoinkTube, we may collect the following types of information:
- Account Details — Your email address and authentication credentials when you sign up.
- Service Data — YouTube URLs you submit, the guides we generate, and usage statistics like conversion counts.
- Billing Information — For paid subscriptions, payment processing is handled securely by Stripe. We never store your complete payment card details.
- Technical Information — IP addresses, browser and device details, and cookies used for authentication and service improvement.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information helps us:
- Process YouTube videos and deliver your step-by-step guides
- Manage your account, authentication, and subscription status
- Track usage limits and provide accurate billing
- Improve our service based on usage patterns and feedback
- Send important service notifications and respond to support inquiries
- Protect against misuse, fraud, and unauthorized access
3. Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate security measures to safeguard your data:
- All data transmission occurs over encrypted HTTPS connections
- Data at rest is encrypted using industry-standard methods
- We utilize reputable cloud infrastructure providers
- Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only
- Your conversion history is maintained while your account remains active
- You may delete your account and associated data at any time
4. Third-Party Services
YoinkTube integrates with the following external services:
- YouTube — We retrieve publicly available video transcripts to generate guides. We do not access your personal YouTube account or private videos.
- Stripe — Handles all payment processing securely. Please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy for details.
- AI Processing — We use AI models to analyze transcripts and create guides. Transcript data is processed transiently and not retained by our AI providers beyond the time needed to generate your guide.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies for:
- Maintaining your authenticated session
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Understanding service usage to make improvements
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may limit some functionality.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Export your guides and conversion history
- Opt out of non-essential communications
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.
7. Children's Privacy
YoinkTube is not designed for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through our website or by email. Continued use of YoinkTube after updates take effect indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us at support@yoinktube.com.