Zoom OAuth & Data Usage
Last Updated: January 2026
This page explains why our Zoom application requests certain permissions ("OAuth scopes") and how Zoom data is used when you enable the Service.
Our Zoom application provides AI-generated live captions, real-time translation, and post-meeting summaries for Zoom meetings. To deliver these features securely and responsibly, the application requires limited access to specific Zoom data during active meetings.
We follow a least-privilege approach and request only the permissions necessary to operate.
The Service uses Zoom's OAuth 2.0 authentication system.
- Users authorize access explicitly during installation
- Access tokens are issued by Zoom and stored securely
- Tokens are revoked immediately when the app is uninstalled
The Service does not access Zoom data without user authorization.
Meeting Audio Access
Purpose: Live meeting audio is processed in real time to generate live captions and real-time translations.
- Audio is not recorded
- Audio is not stored
- Audio is processed only during active meetings
Meeting Metadata
Purpose: Limited meeting metadata (such as meeting ID, timestamps, and language settings) is used to associate captions, translations, and summaries with the correct meeting session.
Participant Information
Purpose: Participant display names may be accessed to improve caption clarity and to support host controls.
Zoom data is used only to:
- Generate live captions during meetings
- Provide real-time translations
- Create AI-generated summaries and recaps after meetings
Zoom data is never used for advertising, profiling, or analytics unrelated to the Service.
We do not:
- Record or store meeting audio
- Access or store meeting video
- Monitor meetings outside of active sessions
- Retain Zoom data long-term
We protect Zoom data using industry-standard security practices:
If you have questions about OAuth permissions or data usage, contact us at:
support@bignetai.com