Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how ThinkTube ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you use our platform. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you sign up for ThinkTube using Google Authentication, we collect:

• Your name and email address from your Google account
• Your unique Google user ID
• Your profile picture (if available)

1.2 Profile Data

We store information about your ThinkTube account, including:

• Your subscription tier (Free or Plus)
• Subscription expiration dates
• Account preferences and settings

1.3 Learning Data

To provide our services, we collect and store:

• YouTube playlists you add to your account
• Video watch progress and timestamps
• Bookmarks and notes you create
• AI-generated study materials (quizzes, flashcards, notes)

1.4 Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Razorpay, a third-party payment processor. We do not store your credit card numbers or other sensitive payment information. We only receive transaction references and payment status information.

1.5 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use ThinkTube, including:

• Pages visited and features used
• Time spent on the platform
• Device information and browser type
• IP address (for security and analytics purposes)

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Service Provision

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the ThinkTube platform
• Authenticate your account and manage your subscription
• Sync your learning progress across devices
• Generate AI-powered study materials from your videos
• Process payments and manage billing

2.2 Communication

We may use your email address to:

• Send you important updates about the Service
• Notify you of changes to our Terms or Privacy Policy
• Respond to your support requests
• Send you service-related announcements

2.3 Analytics and Improvement

We analyze usage data to:

• Understand how users interact with the platform
• Identify and fix bugs or issues
• Improve our features and user experience
• Develop new functionality

3. Data Security

3.1 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS and at rest using enterprise-grade encryption
• Row-Level Security (RLS): Database-level security ensures only you can access your personal learning data
• Secure Authentication: We use OAuth 2.0 through Google for secure authentication
• Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security assessments and updates

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may have access to certain information:

• Google: For authentication and user account management
• Razorpay: For payment processing (we do not share your learning data with Razorpay)
• YouTube API: To fetch video information and metadata (subject to YouTube's Terms of Service)
• Supabase: For database and backend infrastructure (data is stored securely with RLS enabled)

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as:

• Court orders or subpoenas
• Government investigations
• Protection of our rights or the rights of others
• Prevention of fraud or security threats

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data stored in our systems
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Update your account preferences

5.2 Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time through your account settings or by contacting us directly.

5.3 Data Portability

You have the right to receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format. Contact us to request your data export.

5.4 Opt-Out

You can opt out of non-essential communications by adjusting your email preferences in your account settings.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze usage patterns
• Improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

7. Children's Privacy

ThinkTube is 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 such information immediately.

8. 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. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Sending you an email notification
• Displaying a prominent notice on the Service

Your continued use of ThinkTube after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. California Privacy Rights

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

• The right to know what personal information we collect
• The right to delete your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

12. GDPR Rights (European Users)

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

• 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

13. Contact Us

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

Email: help@thinktube.in

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.