Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you use YouTube Comment Finder, we may automatically collect:

• IP Address: For rate limiting and abuse prevention
• Browser Information: Browser type, version, and capabilities
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, and features used
• YouTube URLs: Video URLs you submit for analysis

1.2 Information You Provide

We only collect information you voluntarily provide:

• Contact Information: If you contact us for support
• Account Information: If you choose to create an account (future feature)

1.3 Information We Don't Collect

We do NOT collect:

• Personal identification information unless you provide it
• Your YouTube login credentials
• Private or personal YouTube data
• Location data beyond your IP address

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide Service: Analyze YouTube comments and display results
• Prevent Abuse: Implement rate limiting and block malicious usage
• Improve Service: Understand usage patterns to enhance features
• Technical Support: Diagnose and fix technical issues
• Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and enforce our terms

3. Data Storage and Retention

3.1 Comment Data

• Public Comments: We temporarily cache public YouTube comments for up to 7 days
• Analysis Results: Results are stored for 30 days for performance
• Automatic Deletion: All data is automatically deleted after retention period

3.2 User Data

• Usage Logs: Kept for 30 days for rate limiting and abuse prevention
• IP Records: Automatically deleted after 7 days
• Error Logs: Technical logs kept for 30 days for debugging

4. Information Sharing

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: When required by law or legal process
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help operate our website
• Safety: To protect our rights, property, or safety of our users
• Business Transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Third-Party Services

Our service uses these third-party services:

• Data API: To fetch public comment data
• CDN Services: To deliver JavaScript libraries and fonts
• Web Hosting: To host our application and database

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing their use of your information.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies and tracking:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Rate Limiting: To track daily usage limits (5 per day)
• Preferences: To remember your settings (if any)
• No Advertising Cookies: We don't use cookies for advertising

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about data we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at the information provided below.

8. Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

• Encryption: HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Access Controls: Limited access to your data
• Regular Updates: Keeping our software up to date
• Monitoring: Regular security monitoring and audits

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: