Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Vibe Coding Academy ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Transcript API service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

• First name
• Email address
• Account creation date

API Usage Data

• API key metadata (creation date, name, usage counts)
• Transcription job records (YouTube URLs submitted, job status, timestamps)
• Webhook configuration (URL endpoint only)

Technical Data

• IP address (for rate limiting and security)
• Request timestamps
• API endpoint access logs

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the Service
• To authenticate your identity and manage your account
• To process transcription requests
• To send transactional emails (OTP codes, account notifications)
• To enforce rate limits and prevent abuse
• To improve and optimize the Service
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Retention

• Account data: Retained until you delete your account
• Transcription jobs: Retained for 30 days after completion
• OTP codes: Automatically deleted after 10 minutes or upon use
• Rate limit records: Automatically expire after the rate limit window
• Security logs: Retained for up to 90 days

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers: Email delivery (SendGrid), database hosting (Supabase), caching (Upstash)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing for API keys
• Rate limiting to prevent brute force attacks
• Regular security reviews

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and authentication state. These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@vibecodingacademy.club

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@vibecodingacademy.club