Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

TokScribe ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our TikTok transcription service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Name (if provided via Google OAuth)
  • Profile picture (if provided via Google OAuth)

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect:

  • TikTok URLs you submit for transcription
  • Transcription data (text, timestamps, metadata)
  • Device and browser information
  • IP address
  • Usage patterns and preferences

2.3 Cookies and Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Service. This may include cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect anonymous usage data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve the transcription service
  • Authenticate users and manage accounts
  • Store and display your transcription history
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service
  • Communicate with you about the Service
  • Prevent fraud and abuse

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Secure database storage
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security updates

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service providers who assist in operating our Service
  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
  • Law enforcement when required by law

6. Public Transcriptions

By default, transcriptions are publicly accessible and indexed by search engines. This allows others to find and view transcribed content. Public transcriptions include the video title, author information, and transcript text. Your account information (email, name) is not publicly displayed with transcriptions.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Export your transcription data
  • Opt out of analytics tracking

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may delete your transcriptions at any time through your dashboard. Account deletion will remove all associated data within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

TokScribe is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Users

If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]