1. Introduction
TranscriptAny ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service at transcriptany.com.
By using TranscriptAny, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information we collect
We collect minimal information to provide our service:
- Video URLs: When you paste a video link, we process it to fetch the transcript. We do not store video URLs after processing.
- Uploaded files: Files you upload are processed in memory and immediately deleted after transcription. We never store your video or audio files.
- Usage data: We store a daily usage count locally in your browser (using localStorage) to enforce the free tier limit. This never leaves your device.
- No account required: We do not collect your name, email, or any personal information for basic use.
3. How we use your information
We use the information solely to provide the transcript service:
- Video URLs are sent to third-party APIs (YouTube, Supadata, Groq) to retrieve transcript data
- Transcript text is sent to Anthropic's Claude API to generate AI summaries
- No data is sold, shared with advertisers, or used for any purpose other than providing the service
4. Third-party services
TranscriptAny uses the following third-party services to operate:
- YouTube Data API — for YouTube caption retrieval (Google Privacy Policy applies)
- Supadata — for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter transcripts
- Groq — for AI speech-to-text transcription of uploaded files
- Anthropic (Claude) — for AI-generated summaries and key takeaways
- Railway — for hosting our backend server
- Netlify — for hosting our frontend website
Each of these services has their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
5. Data retention
TranscriptAny does not retain any user data on our servers beyond what is needed to complete a single request:
- Video URLs are discarded immediately after the transcript is returned
- Uploaded files are deleted from our servers immediately after transcription
- Transcripts and summaries are never stored on our servers — they exist only in your browser session
6. Cookies and local storage
We use your browser's localStorage (not cookies) to remember your theme preference (light/dark mode) and your daily usage count. This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us.
7. Children's privacy
TranscriptAny is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of TranscriptAny after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at support@transcriptany.com or visit our Contact page.