Privacy Policy

YouTube Description Generator (YTDesc)

Last updated: January 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains the information collection, use, and sharing practices of YouTube Description Generator ("we," "us," and "our").

This Policy describes and governs the information collection, use, and sharing practices with respect to your use of our browser extension and services ("Services") we provide and/or host on our servers.

Before you use or submit any information through or in connection with the Services, please carefully review this Privacy Policy. By using any part of the Services, you understand that your information will be collected, used, and disclosed as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to this privacy policy, please do not use our Services.

Our Principles

YouTube Description Generator has designed this policy to be consistent with the following principles:

Information We Collect

We collect information in multiple ways, including when you provide information directly to us, when we passively collect information from you such as from your browser or device, and from third parties.

Information You Provide Directly to Us

We will collect any information you provide to us, including:

Information that Is Automatically Collected

Anonymous Video Statistics

We collect aggregate information about video popularity:

Important: This data is completely anonymous. We know "Video X was processed 1,000 times" but we do NOT know which specific users processed it.

User Activity Information

We collect information about your usage patterns:

Privacy guarantee: User activity data is stored separately from video statistics. We cannot link your User ID to specific videos you process (except in error logs, see below).

Error Logging (Debugging Only)

When technical errors occur, we collect detailed context to fix bugs:

Purpose: Error logs help us identify and fix bugs quickly. This is the only place where user and video information may be temporarily linked, and only for debugging purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect from and about you to:

We may aggregate and/or de-identify information collected through the Services. We may use de-identified and/or aggregated data for any purpose, including research and service improvement.

When We Disclose Your Information

We may disclose and/or share your information under the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We use the following third-party services to operate our extension:

Important: We do NOT sell or share your data with advertisers or data brokers. Third-party services are used strictly for technical functionality.

Legal Compliance and Protection

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or to: (a) comply with legal process; (b) enforce our Terms of Use; (c) respond to claims; (d) protect the rights, property, or safety of our users and the public.

Business Transfers

If we engage in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

Consent

We may disclose your information to any third parties based on your consent to do so.

Aggregate/De-identified Information

We may disclose de-identified and/or aggregated data for any purpose, including service improvement and research.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

For users in jurisdictions requiring disclosure of legal grounds for processing (such as the EU/EEA), our legal grounds are:

To Honor Our Contractual Commitments to You

Much of our processing is to provide services you requested when using our extension.

Legitimate Interests

We handle information to further our legitimate interests and those of our users, including:

Legal Compliance

We may process information to comply with legal obligations.

Consent

Where required by law, we handle information based on your consent. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

Your Choices and Data Subject Rights

Email Unsubscribe

You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in emails or by emailing contact@ytdesc.com.

EU/EEA and UK Data Subject Rights

Individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and other jurisdictions have certain legal rights, including:

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@ytdesc.com with "Data Subject Request" in the subject line. We will respond within 30 days.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

Contact us at privacy@ytdesc.com to exercise these rights.

Data Retention

We retain information as follows:

Information may persist in backups for business continuity purposes for additional time.

International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may not offer the same level of data protection as your jurisdiction.

When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or reliance on adequacy decisions.

By using our Services, you acknowledge and consent to such transfers.

Data Storage and Security

Data Separation

Important: We store data in separate database tables that CANNOT be linked together (by design).

Our database uses three separate tables with different information:

What this means for your privacy:

Security Measures

We have implemented technical, physical, and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

However, no Internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

For users in the EU, we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 without parental consent.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites and services (e.g., YouTube, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Their collection, use, and disclosure of your information will be subject to their privacy policies.

We encourage you to read the privacy statements of every website and service you use.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and revise the "Last Updated" date above.

If we make material changes, we will provide notice through the extension or our website as required by law. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you track my YouTube viewing history?

A: No. We only know when you use our extension to generate content (descriptions, timestamps, etc.). We do NOT track which videos you simply watch.

Q: Can you identify me from the data you collect?

A: No, under normal operation. Your User ID is a random UUID not linked to your email or YouTube account. Video statistics and user activity are stored separately and cannot be linked (except in error logs, which are deleted after 30 days).

Q: Do you sell my data?

A: No. We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with advertisers or data brokers. Your data is used only to provide and improve our services.

Q: What data do you send to AI services?

A: Only when you click "Generate" buttons, we send subtitle text and video metadata to AI services (via ytdesc.com) for processing. We do NOT store this content. AI providers process it according to their privacy policies.

Q: How do I delete my data?

A: Contact us at privacy@ytdesc.com with your User ID (found in extension settings). We will delete all associated data within 30 days. Error logs are automatically deleted after 30 days, and analytics after 12 months.

Contact Us

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

Compliance

This extension complies with: