Privacy Policy

Welcome to Twitch.tv. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit Twitch, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and account credentials.
• Streaming Data: Stream metadata like title, category, and start/end time.
• Emotes Usage: Records of which emotes you interacted with or used in chat.
• Browsing Data: Cookies and usage data to improve your experience.

2. Use of Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our streaming platform and emote library.
• Enable communication with you, such as updates and support notifications.
• Analyze user behavior to enhance functionality and personalization.
• Ensure security for both Twitch and users' data.

3. Sharing and Disclosure

We will not sell your personal data for profit, but may share it in the following ways:

• Service Providers: Trusted parties assisting with operations (hosting, marketing).
• Legal Compliance: To fulfill legal obligations or protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: If Twitch is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale.

4. Security

We employ robust security measures—encryption, firewalls, and access controls—to protect your data against unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee 100% safety.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to track browsing behavior, enhance performance, and deliver tailored content. These cookies do not store personal information and are deleted upon closing your browser, unless for persistent sessions.

6. Consent & Choices

You may opt to manage cookies through browser settings or notify us for account removal. If you wish to request a copy, correction, or deletion of your data, send a message to privacy@twitch.tv. We will respond within 14 days.

7. Children's Privacy

Twitch is not directed toward individuals under 13 years. If you believe we collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If changes significantly affect your rights, we’ll notify you explicitly. By continuing to use Twitch after such updates, you agree to the revised terms.