Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 1, 2025

Provider Information

This Privacy Policy describes how Felix Wotschofsky ("Provider", "we", "us", or "our"), the provider of the Digest Guru service ("Service"), collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use the Service.

Provider Details:
Felix Wotschofsky
Individual Business Owner
Email: felix at wotschofsky dot com

Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. It is our policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect from you when you use the Digest Guru service.

We only ask for personal information when we truly need it to provide our Service to you. We collect it by fair and lawful means, with your knowledge and consent. We also let you know why we're collecting it and how it will be used.

How Digest Guru Works

Digest Guru is a personalized content digest service that helps you stay informed without the overwhelm. Here's how our service works:

  • Content Sources: You provide us with YouTube channel handles/IDs and Twitter/X usernames that you want to follow
  • Content Collection: Our systems periodically fetch recent content from these public sources using automated tools
  • Content Processing: We transcribe YouTube videos using AI transcription services and extract text from Twitter/X posts
  • Digest Creation: AI summarization technology processes this content to create personalized digest emails
  • Delivery: We send your personalized digest to your email address according to your schedule preferences

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Email Address: Required for account creation and digest delivery
  • Name: Optional, used for personalization
  • Digest Preferences: Your chosen schedule, timezone, and delivery preferences

Content Sources

  • YouTube Channels: Channel handles or IDs you want to follow
  • Twitter/X Accounts: Usernames you want to include in your digest

Usage Data

  • Digest delivery timestamps and status
  • Email open tracking (when you view your digest)
  • Source subscription history and preferences
  • Technical logs for service operation and debugging

How We Use Google Services

YouTube Subscription Import (Optional)

You can optionally connect your Google account to import your YouTube subscriptions, making it easier to select channels for your digest.

  • Google OAuth: We use Google's OAuth2 service to access your YouTube subscription list
  • Temporary Access: Your YouTube subscription data is only temporarily stored in memory during the import process and is not persisted in our database
  • Limited Data: We only access your YouTube subscription list (channel names, IDs, and basic metadata) - no other Google account data is accessed
  • User Control: This feature is entirely optional - you can manually add YouTube channels without connecting your Google account

Content Processing

  • Google AI Services: We may use Google's AI and machine learning services for content summarization and processing. This involves sending publicly available content (YouTube transcripts, Twitter posts) to Google's AI systems for analysis.
  • No Personal Data: Your personal information, email address, or private data is never sent to Google's AI services.

Google API Compliance

Digest Guru's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. This ensures compliance with Google's Limited Use Policy to protect your data.

Data Storage and Security

  • Your personal data is stored securely in encrypted databases
  • We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information
  • Content from your sources is processed temporarily and not permanently stored
  • We retain your account data only as long as necessary to provide our service
  • Email delivery is handled through Amazon Web Services (AWS) SES with encryption in transit

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

  • Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services (AWS for email delivery, AI services for content processing) that are bound by privacy agreements
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and users
  • Public Content: We access only publicly available content from YouTube and Twitter/X that you specify

Your Rights

  • Access: You can view and manage your sources and preferences in your account
  • Modification: You can update your sources, schedule, and preferences at any time
  • Deletion: You can delete your account and all associated data
  • Data Portability: You can export your subscription list and preferences
  • Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from digests or pause your account at any time

Cookies and Analytics

  • We use minimal cookies for authentication and session management
  • We use privacy-focused analytics (Plausible) to understand usage patterns
  • No personal data is shared with analytics providers
  • You can disable cookies in your browser, though this may affect functionality

External Links

Our service may link to external sites (YouTube, Twitter/X) that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we have no control over the content and practices of these sites, and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies.

Age Requirements

Our service is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If you become aware that someone under 18 has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

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.

Contact Us

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

Felix Wotschofsky
Email: felix at wotschofsky dot com

Compliance

This privacy policy complies with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).