Privacy Policy
App: YouTube Smart Transcript (THY Production)
Last updated: 2026-02-08
Overview
YouTube Smart Transcript is a browser extension that extracts and displays video transcripts from YouTube. You can view, copy, and export transcripts in multiple formats (TXT, SRT, Markdown).
Data We Collect
Analytics Notice: We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous usage statistics to improve the extension. This includes:
- Extension usage events (load, feature usage)
- Error events (to help us fix bugs)
This data is anonymous and does not include video content, transcript text, or personally identifiable information.
What We Do NOT Collect
- Personal information (name, email, etc.)
- Video content or transcript text
- Browsing history or watch history
- YouTube account information
How We Use Data
- Transcript processing is handled entirely locally on your device.
- Analytics data is used only to understand feature usage and improve the extension.
- We do not sell or share your data with any third party.
Data Storage
A random client ID is stored locally in your browser (localStorage) to track unique users anonymously for analytics purposes. No other data is stored by the extension.
Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics 4: Used for anonymous usage analytics. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- YouTube: The extension interacts with YouTube's public caption/transcript APIs.
Permissions Justification
- activeTab: Required to access the current YouTube video page and extract transcript data.
- Host permissions (youtube.com): Required to fetch transcript data from YouTube's API.
- Host permissions (google-analytics.com): Required to send anonymous usage analytics.
Your Choices
If you prefer not to send analytics data, you can use browser extensions that block Google Analytics, or uninstall the extension.
Contact
If you have any questions, contact: THY Production
GitHub: github.com/tomerhy/youtube-smart-transcript