Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 16, 2025

1. Introduction

FreeVideoTranscript ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our free video transcription service. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using our Service.

Important: FreeVideoTranscript is a free, ad-supported service. No user account or registration is required to use our Service. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Since FreeVideoTranscript does not require user registration, we collect limited information necessary to provide our Service:

• Video URLs: We collect the URLs of videos you submit for transcription. These URLs are stored temporarily to process your transcription request.
• Video Content: We temporarily download and process the audio from videos you submit to generate transcriptions. Video files are deleted after processing.
• Generated Transcriptions: We store the transcriptions that our system generates. These transcriptions are stored anonymously and may be retained for service improvement purposes.
• Technical Information: We automatically collect certain technical information, including:
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device information
  • Referral URLs
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Geographic location (country, region, city) based on IP address
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Service, such as features used, timestamps, and duration of activities.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (including web beacons, pixels, and local storage) to:
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze Service usage and performance
  • Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense (including DoubleClick cookies)
  • Enable third-party advertising and analytics services
  • Prevent fraud and abuse

  Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Service and other websites. You can learn more about how Google uses cookies for advertising in Google's Advertising Privacy Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our free transcription Service
• Process and complete transcription requests
• Display personalized advertisements through Google AdSense to support our free Service
• Monitor and analyze Service usage, trends, and performance
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• Improve our AI transcription accuracy through analysis of transcription data

4. Advertising and Third-Party Services

FreeVideoTranscript is monetized through advertising. We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Service. When you use our Service:

• Google AdSense: Google AdSense and its advertising partners may collect information about your visits to our Service and other websites to provide you with relevant advertisements
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Google uses cookies, including DoubleClick cookies, and similar technologies (such as web beacons and pixels) to:
  • Serve personalized advertisements based on your interests
  • Track your browsing behavior across websites in Google's advertising network
  • Measure ad performance and effectiveness
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
• Cross-Site Tracking: Google may track your activity across different websites that use Google advertising services to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads
• Advertising Partners: Google may share information with its advertising partners, including advertisers, ad networks, and ad technology providers, to deliver and measure advertising effectiveness
• Opt-Out Options: You can opt out of personalized advertising by:
  • Visiting Google's Ad Settings
  • Visiting Google's Ads Preferences Manager
  • Using the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page
  • Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
• Google Analytics: We may also use Google Analytics and other third-party analytics services to understand Service usage and improve our Service

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they collect and use information:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense Program Policies
• How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share information as follows:

• Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who perform services for us, including:
  • Google AdSense (for advertising)
  • Google Analytics (for analytics)
  • Cloud hosting providers (for Service operation)
  • AI transcription service providers
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent or at your direction.

Note: We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We only share information as described in this Privacy Policy.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods depending on the type of data:

• Video URLs: Retained temporarily during processing, then deleted
• Video Files: Deleted immediately after transcription is complete
• Transcriptions: Stored anonymously and may be retained indefinitely for service improvement, unless you request deletion
• Technical Information: Retained for up to 2 years for analytics and security purposes
• Cookies: Retained according to cookie expiration settings (typically 30 days to 2 years)

You may request deletion of your transcriptions by contacting us. However, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure storage of data
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication

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

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ad Settings
• Cookie Controls: Manage cookies through your browser settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries, including the United States.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
• Displaying a notice on our Service for significant changes

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@freevideotranscript.com
Service: FreeVideoTranscript
Website: https://freevideotranscript.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.