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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 2025
YouTube Data Retriever ("we", "the Service") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy
explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information.
By using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We may collect:
- Google account profile information (name, email, avatar)
- Pipeline configuration and settings
- Pipeline inputs and task parameters
- Task results and metadata
We do not collect passwords or access private YouTube account data.
1.2 OAuth Permissions
We request the following:
- Google OAuth Login
- Cloud Resource Manager access (to automate GCP project creation)
- YouTube Data API access (for official data retrieval only)
We do not use OAuth permissions for any other purpose.
1.3 Automatically Collected Data
Including:
- IP address, browser type, timestamps
- Error logs
- Task execution metadata
We do not access your device files.
2. How We Use the Data
We use data strictly for:
- Managing pipelines and tasks
- Automated GCP project and API key creation
- Executing YouTube Data API calls
- Quota calculation and resource validation
- Security, debugging, analytics
We never use your GCP project or API key outside your tasks.
3. Google Analytics and Cookies
Our website uses Google Analytics to collect certain information about how users interact with the
Service. This includes:
- Pages visited
- Links clicked
- Session duration
- Browser and device information
- Referring pages
- Approximate location (based on IP)
- Cookies or similar identifiers (e.g., _ga, _ga_XXXX)
Google Analytics data is used strictly for:
- Improving the performance and stability of the Service
- Understanding user behavior and feature usage
- Diagnosing issues and enhancing user experience
3.1 IP Anonymization
If supported by your region, Google Analytics may anonymize IP addresses before storing them.
3.2 How Google Uses Data
Google may process Analytics data according to its own policies:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Authentication
- Session management
- Analytics and performance tracking
- Remembering user preferences
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect certain features of the
Service.
3.4 Opt-Out Options
Users may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using:
For EU/EEA users, Google Analytics is used under legitimate interest or consent as required.
3.5 International Data Transfers
Google Analytics data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
We rely on Google's compliance with:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- GDPR commitments and certifications
4. Data Storage & Security
- All data transmitted via HTTPS
- OAuth tokens and sensitive metadata are encrypted
- Access to sensitive data is strictly restricted
- We regularly perform security audits.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell user data.
We only share data with:
- Google API Services
- Payment processors
- Hosting infrastructure providers
6. Your Rights
You may:
- View, export, or delete pipelines and tasks
- Revoke OAuth permissions
- Delete your account and all stored data
7. Data Retention
- Pipelines/Tasks: stored until user deletion
- OAuth tokens: removed upon revocation
- Logs: retained for up to 12 months
8. Children
Not intended for children under 13.
9. Changes
We may update this policy and notify users of major changes.