Privacy Policy
We collect and process data to provide services and improve your experience. Your privacy is important to us.
Data We Collect
We collect information to personalize your experience, improve our services, and ensure platform safety. This includes:
- Account information (email, username, profile details)
- Interaction data (videos watched, communities joined, messages sent)
- Device and network information (IP address, browser type, OS details)
- Usage analytics (time spent, feature usage, crash reports)
How We Use Data
Your data helps us deliver better services and protect our community:
- Personalize recommendations and content suggestions
- Improve the performance and security of our platform
- Monitor for violations of our community guidelines
- Send service updates and important communications
Data Sharing
We only share your data under specific circumstances:
- With service partners who assist with hosting, analytics, or security
- When required by law or lawful government requests
- With your consent for features like shared watch parties
- To protect the rights and safety of YouTube Social or users
Your Privacy Rights
You have the following controls over your data:
- Access and update your personal information
- Request deletion of your account data
- Opt out of certain data processing for marketing purposes
- Download or export your content and activity history
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
- Encrypted storage and transmission (TLS 1.3)
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Access controls limiting employee data access
- Automated threat detection systems