Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 16, 2026

1. Introduction

Youtube to Recipe ("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 website and services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide our service:

  • YouTube URLs: The video URLs you submit for recipe extraction. These are processed in real-time and not permanently stored.
  • Usage Data: Anonymous analytics data such as page views, feature usage, and general traffic patterns.
  • Technical Data: Browser type, device type, and IP address for security and performance purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Process your recipe extraction requests in real-time
  • Improve and optimize our service
  • Monitor and prevent abuse or unauthorized usage
  • Provide customer support when you contact us

4. Third-Party Services

Youtube to Recipe uses the following third-party services to operate:

  • YouTube Transcript Dev (youtubetranscript.dev) — For extracting video transcripts
  • Google Gemini AI — For analyzing transcripts and structuring recipe data

These services may process data according to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

5. Data Retention

We do not permanently store the YouTube URLs you submit or the recipes extracted. All processing happens in real-time and results are returned directly to your browser. Anonymous usage analytics may be retained for up to 12 months.

6. Cookies

We may use essential cookies required for the website to function properly. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request information about what data we hold about you
  • Request deletion of any personal data
  • Opt out of non-essential data collection

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@youtubetranscript.dev