Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2024

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making it easier to visit the site again and making the site more useful to you.

How We Use Cookies

YouTube Transcriber uses cookies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our service
• Improve website performance and security
• Provide customer support

Types of Cookies We Use

Detailed Cookie Information

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve its performance.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience.

Third-Party Cookies

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information in an anonymous form.

• Information collected is anonymized
• No personal data is shared with Google
• You can opt out using Google's opt-out tool
• Data is used solely for improving our service

Stripe (Payment Processing)

For Pro subscriptions, we use Stripe for secure payment processing. Stripe may set cookies for:

• Fraud prevention and security
• Payment form functionality
• Transaction processing

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome

1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
2. Go to Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
3. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Firefox

1. Click the menu button → Settings
2. Go to Privacy & Security
3. Under Cookies and Site Data, choose your settings

Safari

1. Go to Safari → Preferences
2. Click the Privacy tab
3. Choose your cookie preferences

Edge

1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
2. Go to Site permissions → Cookies and site data
3. Manage your cookie settings

Opt-Out Options

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Browser Settings: Use your browser's cookie settings to block specific types
• Private Browsing: Use incognito/private mode for temporary sessions

Impact of Blocking Cookies

If You Block Essential Cookies

• You may not be able to log in to your account
• Some features may not work properly
• Security features may be reduced
• Your preferences won't be saved

If You Block Performance Cookies

• Website functionality will not be affected
• We won't be able to improve the service based on usage data
• Error tracking may be limited
• Performance monitoring will be reduced

If You Block Functional Cookies

• Your preferences won't be remembered
• You'll need to set preferences each visit
• The experience may be less personalized

Cookie Consent

When You First Visit

When you first visit our website, we'll show you a cookie notice explaining our use of cookies and asking for your consent where required by law.

Consent Options

• Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
• Essential Only: Only allow cookies necessary for basic functionality
• Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow

Withdrawing Consent

You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

• Changing your browser cookie settings
• Clearing your browser cookies
• Contacting us to update your preferences

Mobile Apps and Similar Technologies

While we currently offer a web-based service, if we develop mobile apps in the future, they may use similar tracking technologies such as:

• Local storage
• Session storage
• Device identifiers
• App-specific tracking

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New laws or regulations
• Changes in third-party services
• Improvements to our service

When we make significant changes, we'll notify you by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending an email notification if you have an account
• Displaying a notice on our website

Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:

• Email: support@youtube-transcriber.com
• Support: Visit our support page
• Privacy: Read our Privacy Policy

Additional Resources

• All About Cookies - Independent information about cookies
• Cookiepedia - Database of cookie information
• ICO Cookies Guidance - UK regulator guidance

This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 15, 2024 and applies to your use of YouTube Transcriber.