Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to YTB Viral AI ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered YouTube thumbnail generation service.

By accessing or using YTB Viral AI, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our service:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and authentication credentials when you create an account
• YouTube Video URLs: Links to YouTube videos you submit for thumbnail generation
• Uploaded Videos: Video files you upload directly to our service (temporarily stored for processing)
• Generated Content: Thumbnails and related metadata created through our service

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our service, we automatically collect certain information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the service, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and IP address
• Cookies and Tracking: Session cookies for authentication and analytics cookies for service improvement

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To generate AI-powered thumbnails based on your video content
• Account Management: To create, maintain, and secure your user account
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and enhance our AI models and features
• Communication: To send service updates, technical notices, and respond to your inquiries
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and abuse
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our service:

• AI/ML Services: Google Gemini API for video analysis and content generation
• Cloud Storage: AWS S3 for secure file storage
• Authentication: OAuth providers for secure user authentication
• Analytics: Usage analytics services to improve our platform

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the specified purposes.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Account Data: Retained until you delete your account or request data deletion
• Generated Thumbnails: Stored indefinitely unless you delete them
• Uploaded Videos: Automatically deleted within 24 hours after processing
• Usage Logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security and analytics purposes

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
• Secure authentication and session management
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and monitoring systems
• Secure cloud infrastructure with redundancy and backups

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our service, you consent to such transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: