Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Minerva ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered YouTube video summarization platform.

By accessing or using Minerva, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
• YouTube Integration: When you connect your YouTube account, we access video metadata (titles, descriptions, transcripts) necessary to provide our summarization services.
• Preferences: Your summarization preferences, settings, and customization choices.
• Communications: Any information you provide when contacting our support team.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our service, including features used, videos summarized, and time spent on the platform.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and IP address.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our video summarization services
• Process and complete your summarization requests
• Personalize your experience and content recommendations
• Communicate with you about updates, features, and support
• Analyze usage trends and optimize our platform performance
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in providing our services (e.g., cloud hosting, AI processing, analytics).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process.
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users or others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure data storage with reputable cloud providers

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information we hold.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with YouTube and uses AI technologies to provide summarization features. When you connect your YouTube account, you are also subject to Google's Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our platform.

9. Children's Privacy

Minerva is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. 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 are different from the laws of your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: