GPTube – Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 23, 2025

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how GPTube (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our website, application, or any related services (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing or using GPTube, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to operate GPTube effectively and provide you with the best possible experience. The types of information we collect include:

a. Information You Provide Directly

When you use GPTube, you may provide:

Account details – name, email address, or login credentials (if registration is required).
Payment information – when subscribing to premium features (processed securely by third-party payment providers; GPTube does not store card data).
Communications – messages, feedback, or support requests you send to us.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you use GPTube, we may automatically collect:

Usage data – pages viewed, session duration, referring URLs, and actions taken on GPTube.
Device and browser data – including IP address, operating system, device type, and browser type/version.
Cookies and tracking data – small text files used to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and collect analytics.

c. Third-Party Data

GPTube integrates with:

YouTube Data API – to display or analyze YouTube video content; GPTube does not modify or permanently store YouTube videos.
Google Gemini API – to generate conversational or analytical responses based on user prompts and video data.

GPTube does not have access to your personal Google or YouTube account data unless explicitly granted via OAuth authorization.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

To operate and improve GPTube's features and performance.
To personalize your experience, such as remembering preferences or video history.
To analyze usage trends and enhance product design, stability, and security.
To communicate with you regarding updates, security alerts, or administrative messages.
To prevent abuse, enforce our Terms of Service, and comply with legal obligations.

We may also use aggregated, anonymized data for analytics or research purposes. Such data cannot identify individual users.

3. Data Storage and Retention

We retain user data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

Retention Guidelines:

Account data – retained until your account is deleted.
Usage analytics – anonymized and retained for performance and debugging.
Chat or prompt history – may be stored temporarily for AI response continuity, but not permanently unless explicitly saved by the user.

When no longer required, data is securely deleted using industry-standard methods.

4. Data Security

We apply commercially reasonable security measures to protect your data against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. These include:

Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure cloud infrastructure
Access controls and authentication policies
Regular vulnerability assessments

However, no internet transmission or storage system is 100% secure. You acknowledge that you share information at your own risk.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

GPTube does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share limited data only in the following cases:

Service Providers – Trusted vendors who help us operate GPTube (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, or email services) under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements – When required by law, subpoena, or government request.
Business Transfers – In case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred to the successor entity under this same Privacy Policy.

We do not share YouTube data with third parties except as required for GPTube's functionality and in compliance with the YouTube API Services Terms of Service.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

GPTube uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Maintain user sessions and preferences
Collect anonymized analytics (e.g., via Google Analytics)
Improve service performance and personalization

You can modify your browser settings to reject cookies, but certain features of GPTube may not function properly if you do so.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction (including GDPR or CCPA), you have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
Withdrawal of Consent: Opt-out of non-essential data collection or marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, use our contact form. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

8. International Data Transfers

GPTube may process data on servers located in different countries.

By using GPTube, you consent to the transfer of your data to these jurisdictions, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

We ensure that all international data transfers comply with relevant privacy regulations through contractual safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR).

9. Third-Party Links

GPTube may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., YouTube, Gemini documentation).

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before interacting with them.

10. Children's Privacy

GPTube is not intended for users under 13 years of age (or under the legal minimum in your country).

We do not knowingly collect or store data from minors.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please use our contact form, and we will delete it promptly.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The “Effective Date” above reflects the latest version.

We will notify users of significant changes through our website or via email (if applicable).

Continued use of GPTube after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or data handling practices, please use our contact form.

You can also visit us at: 🌐 https://gptu.be