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Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 31, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

  • Account Information: Your name, email address, and profile information provided during registration via Clerk authentication
  • Learning Data: Video IDs, chapter completion status, watch time, timestamps, and learning progress
  • User-Generated Content: Notes, bookmarks, and any other content you create within the platform
  • Usage Analytics: Anonymous usage data via Vercel Analytics to improve our service performance

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our learning platform services
  • Save and sync your learning progress across devices
  • Enable personalized features like notes and bookmarks
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Communicate with you about service updates and support
  • Ensure security and prevent fraudulent activity

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using:

  • MongoDB: Your learning progress, notes, and bookmarks are stored in MongoDB with appropriate security measures
  • Clerk: Authentication data is managed by Clerk, which adheres to industry-standard security practices
  • Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
  • Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access your data

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:

  • Clerk: For authentication services only
  • MongoDB: As our database provider
  • Vercel: For hosting and analytics (anonymized data)
  • YouTube API: Only to fetch public video metadata (no personal data shared)

We will never share your data with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

5. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Export: Export your data in a portable format
  • Opt-out: Opt out of analytics tracking

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@coursetube.com

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your authentication session
  • Remember your preferences (e.g., theme settings)
  • Analyze anonymized usage patterns via Vercel Analytics

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some features of the service.

7. Children's Privacy

CourseTube 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 such information, we will take steps to delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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