Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Autotube LLC ("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 AutoTube desktop application and related services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and password
  • Payment Information: Billing address and payment method details (processed securely through Paddle)
  • Contact Information: Email address for support and service notifications

2.2 YouTube API Data

When you connect your YouTube account, we collect:

  • YouTube Channel Information: Channel name, description, and basic statistics
  • Access Tokens: Secure tokens to upload videos and manage your content
  • Video Metadata: Titles, descriptions, and tags for uploaded videos
  • Analytics Data: Basic performance metrics for generated content

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your use of AutoTube:

  • Application Usage: Features used, frequency of use, and performance metrics
  • Technical Information: Device information, operating system, and application version
  • Error Logs: Technical errors and crash reports to improve service quality
  • Content Generation Data: Anonymized data about video creation patterns and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve AutoTube services
  • YouTube Integration: To upload videos, manage content, and sync with your YouTube channel
  • Account Management: To create and manage your account, process payments, and provide customer support
  • Communication: To send service updates, notifications, and respond to your inquiries
  • Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our service features
  • Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers who assist in operating our service (e.g., Paddle for payments, cloud storage providers)
  • YouTube Integration: With YouTube through their official API to provide video upload and management features
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users)
  • Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing your information

5. Data Security

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

  • Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
  • Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Regular Audits: Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
  • Secure Storage: Data stored in secure, monitored cloud environments
  • Employee Training: Staff trained on data protection and privacy best practices

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after closure
  • YouTube Tokens: Stored securely and refreshed automatically as needed
  • Usage Data: Anonymized and retained for service improvement purposes
  • Payment Records: Retained as required by law and payment processor requirements
  • Support Communications: Retained for customer service and quality improvement

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications and non-essential data processing
  • Account Closure: Close your account and request data deletion

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions.

10. Children's Privacy

AutoTube 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 such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through the application. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Autotube LLC

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://autotube.org