Privacy Policy

1 Information we collect

We collect minimal information necessary to provide the service. This includes:

• YouTube channel URLs you submit for checking
• Basic usage data such as pages visited and features used
• If you create an account: your email address and password (hashed)
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device type for security and abuse prevention

We do not collect any financial information, social media credentials, or sensitive personal data.

2 How we use your information

The information we collect is used solely to:

• Process your channel check requests and return results
• Improve the accuracy and performance of the tool
• Prevent abuse, spam, and unauthorized access
• Send service-related communications if you have an account

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

3 YouTube API & third-party services

This tool uses the YouTube Data API v3 provided by Google to retrieve publicly available channel information such as subscriber counts, video lists, and channel metadata.

By using this service, you also agree to Google's Privacy Policy. We access only public data and do not request access to your YouTube account or private channel data.

We may also use third-party services for hosting and analytics. These services have their own privacy policies and we ensure they meet adequate data protection standards.

4 Data storage & retention

Channel URLs submitted for checking are not permanently stored. Query data may be held temporarily in server memory during processing and discarded immediately after.

If you create an account, your account information is stored securely for as long as your account remains active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

We do not build profiles from the channels you check.

5 Cookies & analytics

We may use essential cookies to maintain session state if you are logged in. We do not use tracking cookies or cross-site advertising cookies.

If we use analytics tools, they are configured to anonymize IP addresses and not share data with advertising networks.

6 Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 9.

7 Children's privacy

This service is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8 Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9 Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out: