Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 3, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to YouTier ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the website.

  • Google Account Information: When you sign up via Google, we collect your email address and basic profile information.
  • YouTube Data: To verify your fandom ("Proof of Fandom"), we access your YouTube Subscription list via the YouTube Data API. We strictly use this to verify if you are subscribed to specific channels.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To create and manage your account.
  • To verify your eligibility to post content in specific channel communities (Proof of Fandom).
  • To display "Badges" (e.g., OG, Fan) based on how long you have been subscribed to a channel.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure of Google User Data

We take the privacy of your Google User Data seriously. Our policy regarding the sharing of this data is strictly defined as follows:

  • No Third-Party Sharing: We do not share, transfer, or disclose your Google User Data (including YouTube subscription information) to any third parties, advertisers, or external organizations.
  • No Sale of Data: We do not sell your personal information or Google User Data to anyone.
  • Limited Use: Your Google User Data is used exclusively by the YouTier application for the specific purpose of verifying your subscription status ("Proof of Fandom") and assigning appropriate badges within our platform.

5. Google API Limited Use Compliance

YouTier's use and transfer to any other app of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

6. Data Protection and Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information and Google User Data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

  • Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS protocols.
  • Encryption at Rest: Sensitive data, including Google User Data and authentication tokens, is encrypted when stored in our databases.
  • Secure Authentication: We use OAuth 2.0 for Google authentication, meaning we never have access to your Google password. Access tokens are securely stored and refreshed only when necessary.
  • Access Control: Access to user data is strictly limited to essential personnel only, and all access is logged and monitored.
  • Minimal Data Collection: We only collect and store the minimum amount of data necessary to provide our service (subscription verification status). We do not store the full list of your YouTube subscriptions.
  • Regular Security Reviews: We regularly review and update our security practices to ensure they meet industry standards.
  • Secure Infrastructure: Our application is hosted on secure cloud infrastructure with built-in security features including firewalls, intrusion detection, and regular security patches.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account information as long as your account is active. You can request account deletion at any time, which will remove all your personal data and subscription records from our database.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at: privacy@youtier.app