Privacy Policy

ClipCutter · Last updated: October 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how ClipCutter ("the application") handles information. ClipCutter is a personal, self-hosted tool operated by a single user to create short video clips and upload them to that user's own YouTube channel.

1. Information we access

When you authorize ClipCutter with your Google account, the application requests access to the following through Google OAuth 2.0:

• Permission to upload videos to your YouTube channel (scope youtube.upload).
• Read-only access to basic information about your YouTube channel (scope youtube.readonly).
• Your basic account identifier and e-mail address (openid, userinfo.email).

2. How information is used and stored

• OAuth credentials (an access token and a refresh token) are stored locally on the operator's own computer and are used only to upload videos on the operator's behalf.
• Video files and transcripts are processed locally on the operator's machine and are not sent to any server operated by us.
• We do not collect analytics, we do not sell data, and we do not share your information with third parties.

3. YouTube API Services

ClipCutter uses YouTube API Services. By using ClipCutter you also agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service. Google's handling of your data is described in the Google Privacy Policy.

4. Revoking access

You can revoke ClipCutter's access to your Google account at any time at myaccount.google.com/permissions. Deleting the locally stored token file also removes all stored credentials.

5. Data retention and deletion

Because all data is stored locally by the operator, deleting the local files (credentials, downloaded videos, and generated clips) permanently removes that data. No copies are retained elsewhere.

6. Children's privacy

ClipCutter is not directed to children and does not knowingly collect information from children.

7. Changes

This policy may be updated from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

8. Contact

Questions about this policy: ezantutwittmann@gmail.com