Privacy Policy

Effective date: May 30, 2026

YTCaptions ("we", "our", or "us") operates ytcaption.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights. By using the site you agree to this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We do not require registration or ask for your name, email, or any personal account details.

When you use the tool, the following data is processed:

• YouTube URL you submit — sent to the YouTube API to fetch captions. Not stored after the request completes.
• Standard server logs — IP address, browser type, referring page, date/time. Retained for up to 30 days for security and diagnostics, then deleted.

2. Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Google AdSense — displays ads on this site. Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out at google.com/settings/ads.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the display of advertisements.

3. How We Use Information

• To provide the caption and transcript downloading service
• To serve advertisements via Google AdSense
• To monitor and maintain server security and performance

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

• YouTube / Google LLC — captions and metadata are fetched from YouTube. Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense — advertising. Google Advertising Policy

5. Data Retention

Server logs are retained for a maximum of 30 days. YouTube URLs you submit are not stored. Transcripts and metadata are generated on-the-fly and sent directly to your browser — nothing is saved on our servers.

6. Your Rights (GDPR / EEA)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold, and to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Contact us at the address below for any such requests.

7. Children's Privacy

YTCaptions is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact

For privacy-related questions: [email protected]