Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

YTMonetizer ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services, including our YouTube monetization checker, channel ID finder, video analyzer, copyright checker, tag extractor, and blog content.

By using our service, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you use our services, we may collect:

• YouTube URLs: Channel URLs, video URLs, or channel handles you input for analysis
• Search Queries: Terms you search for when using our tools
• Feedback: Comments, suggestions, or bug reports you submit
• Contact Information: Email addresses if you contact us directly

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• Usage Data: How you interact with our tools and pages
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• IP Address: Your internet protocol address
• Log Data: Access times, pages viewed, referring URLs
• Cookies and Tracking: Data stored in your browser for functionality and analytics

2.3 YouTube Data (Public Only)

Through YouTube's Data API v3, we access only public information:

• Public channel statistics (subscriber count, view count, video count)
• Public video metadata (title, description, tags, duration)
• Public channel information (name, description, country)
• Public monetization status (if available through API)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our YouTube analytics tools
• API Requests: To fetch data from YouTube's API for your requested analysis
• Improvement: To enhance our tools and develop new features
• Analytics: To understand usage patterns and optimize performance
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Compliance: To ensure adherence to YouTube's Terms of Service and API policies
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Requirements: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3.1 Detailed Data Collection and Usage

Data We Collect:

• Channel IDs: Unique identifiers for YouTube channels you analyze
• Video IDs: Unique identifiers for YouTube videos you analyze
• Email Addresses: Only if you contact us directly for support
• IP Addresses: For security and analytics purposes
• Usage Analytics: How you interact with our tools and pages

Storage Method: We do not store YouTube content or personal data permanently. All YouTube data is processed in real-time through API calls and not cached or stored on our servers.

Use Cases:

• To display analytics and monetization status for requested channels/videos
• To monitor and improve our service performance
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• To ensure compliance with YouTube's Terms of Service
• To protect against abuse and security threats

User Control/Consent Flow: By using our service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences and contact us to request data deletion.

3.2 Data Sharing and Processing

Internal Systems: Your data may be shared with our internal analytics systems to monitor service performance and improve user experience. This includes:

• Usage analytics dashboards for service optimization
• Performance monitoring systems
• Security monitoring and fraud prevention systems

Third-Party Sharing: We do not share your personal data with third parties except as described in our Information Sharing section. We may share aggregated, anonymized data for research purposes.

Automatic Processing: We use automated systems to:

• Process YouTube API requests and display results
• Monitor for potential abuse or policy violations
• Generate analytics and performance metrics
• Provide real-time monetization status checks

4. YouTube API Integration and Compliance

This application uses YouTube API Services. Our service integrates with YouTube's Data API v3 in compliance with Google's policies:

• Public Data Only: We only access publicly available YouTube data
• No Storage: We do not store, cache, or retain YouTube content or personal data
• API Compliance: We follow Google's API Services User Data Policy
• Rate Limiting: We respect YouTube's API rate limits and quotas
• No Private Access: We cannot and do not access private or restricted content
• Transparent Use: All API usage is for the stated purpose of providing our service

You can view Google's Privacy Policy here.

4.1 Authorization and Token Management

No User Tokens Required: Our application uses API key authentication only and does not require or store user authorization tokens.

• No Token Storage: We do not store, cache, or retain any user authorization tokens
• No User Authentication: Our service is publicly accessible without requiring user login or OAuth
• API Key Only: We use server-side API key authentication for YouTube Data API v3
• No Consent Required: Since we don't store tokens, no active user consent for token storage is needed
• No Token Revocation: No user tokens to revoke as we don't store any
• No Token Repurposing: Our API key is used exclusively for this application
• Minimal Scope: We only access public channel and video data with minimal required permissions

Data Access Method: All YouTube data is accessed in real-time through API calls using our server-side API key. No user data is stored or cached on our servers.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our service (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you have given explicit consent to share information

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: Security measures are regularly reviewed and updated
• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities
• Data Minimization: We collect only the minimum necessary information

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
• Performance Cookies: To monitor and improve website performance
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

7.1 Detailed Tracking Disclosure

What tracking is done:

• Cookies: We use first-party cookies for essential functionality and analytics
• localStorage: We may store user preferences and settings locally in your browser
• Session Data: We maintain session information for the duration of your visit
• Analytics Tracking: We track page views, tool usage, and user interactions

Third-Party Tools: We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

• Google Analytics: Collects anonymous usage statistics and website performance data
• Vercel Analytics: Provides additional performance insights and user behavior analytics
• YouTube Data API v3: Processes your requests but does not store personal data

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party services:

• YouTube Data API v3: For accessing public YouTube data
• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Vercel Analytics: For additional performance insights
• Hosting Services: For website hosting and content delivery

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their privacy practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

9. Data Retention

We retain information for different periods depending on the type of data:

• Usage Data: Retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes
• Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or for 3 years of inactivity
• Log Data: Retained for up to 1 year for security and debugging purposes
• YouTube Data: Not stored - only processed in real-time through API calls

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

12. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Providing notice through our website or other communication methods

Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Data Deletion and User Rights

Your Right to Delete Data: You have the right to request deletion of any data we may have collected. Since we primarily use localStorage for temporary data storage, you can clear your data immediately using the control below.

How to Delete Your Data:

• Local Data: Use the "Clear My Data" button on this page to remove all locally stored information
• Browser Data: Clear your browser cache and cookies for this domain
• Server Data: Contact us to request deletion of any server-side data (though we don't store personal YouTube data)

Data Retention: We do not permanently store YouTube API data or personal information. All data processing is done in real-time and not cached on our servers.

14. Contact Us

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

• Email: hi@kpatel.xyz
• Website: Through our contact page on the website
• Business Address: YTMonetizer, 123 Business Street, Suite 100, City, State 12345, United States

We will respond to all inquiries within 48 hours during business days.

15. Clear Your Data

16. Compliance and Legal Basis

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU users
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents
• Other applicable regional data protection laws
• YouTube's Terms of Service and API policies
• Google's API Services User Data Policy