Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 10, 2026
Jony Captions ("Service") is operated by Yonathan Helperin Business Consulting ("Company", "we", "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide:
- •WhatsApp phone number (when you message us)
- •Videos you send for captioning
- •Text messages and caption edits you make
- •Style and language preferences you set
1.2 Information Collected Automatically:
- •Device type and browser information (when using the web editor)
- •IP address
- •Usage data (features used, processing times)
- •Cookies (web editor only, for functionality)
1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect:
- •WhatsApp contacts or chat history
- •Personal photos or files (only videos you explicitly send)
- •Location data
- •Financial information (free service)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- •Process and caption your videos
- •Provide AI transcription services
- •Save your style and language preferences
- •Improve our Service and fix bugs
- •Respond to support requests
- •Send you your processed videos via WhatsApp
3. AI Processing
- •Your video audio is processed by AI transcription services (OpenAI Whisper, Groq)
- •Audio is sent to third-party AI providers solely for transcription
- •AI providers do not store your audio after processing
- •Transcription results are stored temporarily to enable editing
4. Data Storage & Retention
- •Videos: Stored temporarily during processing, automatically deleted within 24 hours
- •Transcription data: Stored for up to 7 days to allow re-editing
- •User preferences: Stored indefinitely (phone number + style/language choice)
- •You can request deletion of all your data at any time by messaging "delete my data"
5. Data Sharing
We do NOT sell your personal information. We share data only with:
- •AI transcription providers (OpenAI, Groq) — audio only, for transcription
- •Cloud infrastructure (Railway) — for hosting and processing
- •WhatsApp/Meta — for message delivery (per WhatsApp Business API)
- •Law enforcement — only if legally required
6. Data Security
- •All data transmitted over HTTPS/TLS encryption
- •Videos processed in isolated environments
- •Database access restricted to authorized systems only
- •Regular security reviews
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- •Access: Request a copy of your data
- •Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- •Deletion: Request deletion of all your data
- •Opt-out: Stop using the Service at any time (block our WhatsApp number or send "stop")
- •Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
To exercise any right, email: yonathan@aplusplus.co.il
8. Opt-In / Opt-Out (WhatsApp Messaging)
- •By sending us a message on WhatsApp, you opt in to receive automated responses
- •You may opt out at any time by:
- — Sending "stop" to our WhatsApp number
- — Blocking our WhatsApp number
- — Emailing us at yonathan@aplusplus.co.il
- •We will stop all messaging within 24 hours of receiving your opt-out request
9. Cookies
The web editor uses essential cookies only:
- •Session cookies for editor functionality
- •No advertising cookies
- •No third-party tracking cookies
10. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover such data, we will delete it immediately.
11. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in:
- •United States (cloud infrastructure, AI providers)
- •Israel (primary business location)
Data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify users of material changes via WhatsApp or the website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
13. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries:
- •Email: yonathan@aplusplus.co.il
- •WhatsApp: +1 (844) 321-8057
- •Website: jonycaptions.com/contact
Data Controller:
Yonathan Helperin Business Consulting
(יונתן הלפרין יעוץ עסקי)
1 Alon Street, Kibbutz Yiftach, 1384000, Israel
Data Protection Officer (DPO):
Yonathan Helperin
Email: yonathan@aplusplus.co.il
Phone: +972-52-501-2584
14. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- •Consent: By sending us a message on WhatsApp, you consent to the processing of your data as described in this policy. You may withdraw consent at any time.
- •Contractual necessity: Processing is necessary to provide the video captioning service you requested.
- •Legitimate interest: We may process data for service improvement, security, and fraud prevention, where our interests do not override your rights.
- •Legal obligation: We may process data where required by applicable law.
15. Cookie Policy
This website and our web editor use cookies. By continuing to use our services, you consent to our use of cookies as described below:
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the website and editor to function. They cannot be disabled.
- •Session cookies for web editor functionality
- •Cookie consent preference storage
- •Security and authentication tokens
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They are only set with your consent.
- •Page visit tracking (anonymous)
- •Feature usage statistics
What We Do NOT Use
- •No advertising or marketing cookies
- •No third-party tracking cookies
- •No cross-site tracking
- •No cookies sold to or shared with advertisers
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings banner on our website, or by clearing cookies in your browser settings.