Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 13, 2026

1. Introduction

Sean Rakidzich ("we," "our," or "us") operates the YouTube Transcript Extractor service at sr-demo-ai.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• YouTube URLs: When you use our Service, you provide YouTube video URLs for transcript extraction. We process these URLs to provide the Service but do not permanently store them.
• Contact Information: If you contact us directly, we may receive your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information when you access the Service, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service. See our Cookie Policy section below for more details.

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not require account registration
• We do not collect payment information
• We do not access your YouTube account
• We do not store the transcripts you extract

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• Improve, personalize, and expand the Service
• Understand and analyze how you use the Service
• Develop new products, services, features, and functionality
• Communicate with you for customer service and support
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the data concerned and the context in which we collect it:

• Contractual Necessity: Processing necessary to provide the Service you requested
• Legitimate Interests: Processing for our legitimate business interests, such as improving the Service
• Consent: Where you have given consent for specific processing activities
• Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with legal requirements

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Service (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for a better experience.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Settings or your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Usage data is typically retained for a shorter period, except when used to strengthen security or improve functionality.

• Transcript Data: Not stored after processing is complete
• Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months
• Contact Communications: Retained for up to 3 years

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

9.1 GDPR Rights (EEA Residents)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

9.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, and shared
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

9.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at mdalexandredlux@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites (such as YouTube). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. 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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

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

For GDPR-related inquiries, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.