Last updated: January 2026
Introduction
SCRAIB ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address - Used for account authentication, password recovery, and important service notifications
- Password - Stored only as a secure hash (never in plain text)
Usage Information
When you use SCRAIB, we collect:
- URLs and content you submit - YouTube URLs, article URLs, and pasted text for analysis
- Generated summaries - Cached to improve performance on repeated requests
- Activity logs - Request timestamps, response times, and error information for service improvement
- IP addresses - For security, rate limiting, and abuse prevention
Technical Information
We automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Session cookies for authentication
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and improve the SCRAIB service
- Authenticate your account and maintain security
- Send important service notifications (password resets, security alerts)
- Analyze usage patterns to improve performance
- Prevent abuse and enforce our Terms of Service
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Gemini API - For AI-powered content analysis. Content you submit is processed by Google's servers. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Resend - For sending transactional emails (verification, password reset). See Resend's Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
- Account data - Retained until you delete your account
- Cached summaries - Retained indefinitely to improve service performance
- Activity logs - Retained for 90 days for security and debugging
Data Security
We implement security measures including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
- HTTPOnly cookies for session management
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse
- Regular security reviews
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access - Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction - Update inaccurate information
- Deletion - Delete your account and associated data
- Portability - Export your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@scraib.app.
Cookies
We use essential cookies for:
- Session management (authentication)
- CSRF protection
- Remember me functionality
We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics cookies.
Children's Privacy
SCRAIB is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on our service.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact us at: