1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect via the Service includes:

Personal Data

Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, and payment information (e.g., credit card details via our payment processors), that you voluntarily give to us when you register for the Service or when you choose to participate in various activities related to the Service.

Google User Data & YouTube API Scopes

If you connect your Google account as a Creator, we access data via the YouTube Data API. We are committed to protecting this data and transparently explaining its use.

• Basic Profile Information: We collect your Google profile information, including your name, email address, and profile picture, to create and manage your vdostage account.
• YouTube Channel Information (Read-Only): Using the https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube.readonly scope, we access basic information about your YouTube channel, such as your channel name, ID, and subscriber count. This is displayed on your profile for identification purposes within the platform.
• Video Uploads: Using the https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube.upload scope, our Service uploads approved video content directly to your YouTube channel on your behalf. This is a core feature of the platform, enabling a seamless workflow from editing to publishing.
• Secure Connections: We use the https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube.force-ssl scope to ensure all data transfer between our Service and YouTube is encrypted and secure.

vdostage's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. We do not share your Google user data with any third parties except as necessary to provide the Service's core functionality or as required by law.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account.
• Provide, operate, and maintain our Service.
• Process your subscription payments and transactions.
• Facilitate the core functionality of the platform, including uploading videos to your YouTube channel.
• Communicate with you, including responding to your comments, questions, and requests for customer support.
• Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the Service.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with third-party vendors and service providers that perform services for us or on our behalf, including:

• Payment Processors (Razorpay): To securely process subscription payments.
• Cloud Hosting & Storage (Cloudinary, Firebase): To host the application and store user-uploaded content like videos and profile pictures.

We may also disclose your information if required by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.

4. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

5. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. You can manage your account information from your profile dashboard. For requests to delete your account and associated data, please contact us.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: vdostage@ifreebuddy.xyz