Last updated on 14 Feb 2026
At TubeSmarts, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our platform.
By using TubeSmarts, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please refrain from using TubeSmarts.
1.1. Personal Information: When you create an account, we collect personal information such as your name and email address.
1.2. Usage Data: We collect data about how you use TubeSmarts, including videos submitted, channels subscribed to, searches performed, and features accessed.
1.3. Payment Information: Payment processing is handled by our third-party payment provider. We do not store your full credit card details on our servers.
1.4. Cookies and Analytics: TubeSmarts uses PostHog for analytics to understand how our platform is used and to improve the user experience. We may also use cookies to maintain your session and preferences.
2.1. We use the information collected to provide, maintain, and improve TubeSmarts, including processing video summaries, delivering email notifications, and powering semantic search.
2.2. Your email address is used to send video summary notifications, account updates, and service announcements.
2.3. We may use aggregated and anonymized data for analytical and statistical purposes to improve our service.
3.1. TubeSmarts processes publicly available video content from YouTube and X/Twitter, including video metadata, transcripts, and AI-generated summaries.
3.2. Transcripts and summaries are stored in your account and are accessible only to you and any team members you invite.
3.3. Video transcript content is embedded as vectors for semantic search functionality and stored with our vector database provider (Upstash).
4.1. TubeSmarts will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.
4.2. We use the following third-party services to operate TubeSmarts:
4.3. These service providers are bound by their own privacy policies and data processing agreements.
4.4. We may disclose your information if required by law or when we believe such action is necessary to protect our rights or comply with legal proceedings.
5.1. TubeSmarts implements industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
5.2. Webhook tokens are generated using cryptographically secure 64-character strings to prevent unauthorized access.
5.3. While we take reasonable precautions, no method of data transmission over the internet is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
6.1. Your account data, video summaries, and transcripts are retained for as long as your account is active.
6.2. If you delete your account, your personal data and video library will be permanently removed within 30 days.
6.3. Anonymized analytical data may be retained indefinitely.
7.1. You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time.
7.2. You can export your video summaries from your account.
7.3. You can request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us.
8.1. TubeSmarts is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9.1. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date at the top will be revised accordingly.
10.1. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at TubeSmarts Support.