Privacy Policy for YouTube API Usage

Effective Date: 12/09/2024

Thank you for using our service! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with YouTube comments via our platform using the YouTube API.

1. Information We Collect

When you use our service to view and respond to YouTube comments, we collect the following information:

• YouTube Account Information: When you connect your YouTube account, we may collect your account ID, email address, and channel details as allowed by the YouTube API.
• YouTube Comments: We collect YouTube comments, including usernames, comment content, timestamps, and any associated metadata.
• Interaction Data: Information about how you interact with the comments (e.g., responses, likes, or flags) through our service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Retrieve and Respond to Comments: We collect comments from YouTube on your behalf to allow you to view and respond to them through our platform.
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services.
• Compliance: To ensure we comply with YouTube’s terms of service and applicable laws.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers to assist in operating our platform.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law or in response to a legal process, we may disclose your information to governmental authorities.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with other parties when we have your consent to do so.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You may have the following rights concerning your personal information:

• Access and Control: You can access and manage the information we collect by contacting us directly.
• Right to Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information.
• Opt-out: You may disconnect your YouTube account from our platform at any time, which will stop the collection of any further data.

6. Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will notify you by revising the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.

9. Contact Us

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

• Email: com@couvreurs-occitans.fr
• Address: 15 rue de Boudeville, Toulouse, 31100 Occitanie