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Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 23, 2025
At TubeGenius, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered YouTube script writing platform.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Name, email address, and username
- Account credentials and authentication data
- Profile picture (stored securely on AWS S3)
- Payment and billing information (processed via Stripe)
- Language preferences and notification settings
- Google OAuth data (email, profile information) if you sign in with Google
Content and Usage Data
- AI-generated YouTube scripts, titles, and outlines you create
- Images you upload for AI analysis and content inspiration
- YouTube video URLs and transcripts you provide for analysis
- Video ideas, topics, and customization parameters
- User preferences for tone, style, and content settings
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and device information
- Browser type, version, and user agent
- Login logs including login type (Google OAuth, Magic Link, or standard)
- Usage data and analytics
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- API usage and error logs
Affiliate Tracking Data
- Tolt customer ID (links you to your referrer)
- Tolt partner ID (identifies who referred you)
- Referral source and affiliate attribution data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Generate AI-powered YouTube scripts, titles, and outlines using OpenAI technology
- Process payments and manage subscriptions through Stripe
- Authenticate your account via JWT tokens, Google OAuth, or Magic Links
- Store your media files securely on AWS S3
- Track affiliate referrals and manage commission payments via Tolt
- Send transactional emails and notifications (with your consent)
- Analyze and improve our AI models and service quality
- Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security threats
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
3. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We share your information with the following third-party services:
- OpenAI: Your content inputs (video ideas, topics, images, transcripts) are sent to OpenAI to generate scripts and titles. OpenAI processes this data according to their privacy policy and data usage policies.
- Stripe: Payment and billing information is processed securely through Stripe for subscription management.
- Google: If you sign in with Google OAuth, we receive your email and basic profile information from Google.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): Profile pictures and media files are stored securely on AWS S3 with encryption.
- Tolt: Affiliate tracking data is shared with Tolt to manage our referral program and commission payments.
- Email Service Providers: We use email services to send transactional emails and notifications.
Important: We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. AI-Generated Content and Data Usage
Content Ownership: You retain ownership of all AI-generated scripts, titles, and outlines created using TubeGenius.
Service Improvement: With your consent (controlled in your settings), we may use anonymized data from your content generation to improve our AI models and service quality.
OpenAI Processing: Your inputs are processed by OpenAI's API. Please review OpenAI's privacy policy for information on how they handle data.
5. Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
- JWT token-based authentication with secure token management
- Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
- Secure storage on AWS S3 with access controls
- PostgreSQL database with proper access restrictions
- Regular security assessments and updates
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Maintain your login session and authentication state
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- Track affiliate referrals via Tolt
- Improve our services and user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our service.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information and AI-generated content
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your profile
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Opt-out: Control email notifications and data usage preferences in your settings
- Object: Object to certain data processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below or manage your preferences in your account settings.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data as follows:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion for legal compliance
- AI-Generated Content: Stored as long as you maintain your account, deleted upon account deletion
- Payment Records: Retained as required by law for tax and accounting purposes
- Login Logs: Retained for security and fraud prevention purposes
When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Email Communications
We may send you the following types of emails:
- Transactional: Account verification, password resets, subscription confirmations (cannot be disabled)
- Notifications: New script generated, account changes (can be controlled in settings)
- Marketing: Product updates, tips, feature announcements (can be opted out)
You can manage your email preferences in your account settings.
10. Children's Privacy
TubeGenius is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States where our servers and third-party services (OpenAI, AWS, Stripe) are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also send you an email notification.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
