Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 29, 2026
Alpha Status Notice: Caption Burner is currently in alpha testing. This Privacy Policy describes our current practices and may be updated as we improve the service.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Caption Burner. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our video caption generation service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Video Files: Videos you upload for caption generation
- Feedback: Optional ratings and comments you submit about our service
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- IP Address: Used for rate limiting and abuse prevention
- Usage Data: Service usage patterns, selected styles, and processing times
- Technical Data: Browser type, device type, and basic technical information
2.3 Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how our service is used. This includes:
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Time spent on the service
- General location data (country/city level)
- Device and browser information
You can opt out of analytics tracking using the cookie consent banner or by enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: Processing your videos to generate captions
- Rate Limiting: Preventing service abuse (5 requests per hour per IP)
- Service Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns and feedback to improve features
- Analytics: Understanding user behavior to make the service better
4. Data Retention
- Video Files: Automatically deleted after 24 hours
- Temporary Processing Files: Deleted immediately after processing
- Rate Limit Data: Cleared after 1 hour
- Feedback Data: Retained indefinitely (anonymized, no personal identifiers)
- Analytics Data: Retained by Google Analytics according to their retention policies
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- All video uploads are processed server-side and never shared
- Temporary files are automatically cleaned up
- No permanent storage of video content
- IP addresses are used only for rate limiting, not for tracking individuals
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for rate limiting and basic functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics tracking (optional, requires consent)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your cookie consent choice
You can manage cookie preferences through the consent banner or your browser settings.
7. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request information about data we hold about you
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Opt-Out: Decline analytics tracking
- Portability: Request a copy of your feedback data
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
10. International Users
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our service evolves. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [Your Email Address]
13. Alpha Testing Notice
As Caption Burner is in alpha testing:
- Features and data practices may change
- Service availability is not guaranteed
- We may reset or delete data during testing phases
- Privacy practices will be finalized before public launch
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