Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 30, 2024

1. Information We Collect

When you use ChannelBoost, we collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Account information (email address, name)
  • YouTube channel data you authorize us to access (see Section 3 for details)
  • Usage data and preferences within our platform

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Analyze your YouTube channel performance
  • Generate personalized video ideas and insights
  • Send you technical notices and support messages

3. Google API Services & YouTube Data

ChannelBoost uses YouTube API Services. By using our service, you are also agreeing to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy.

3.1 What YouTube Data We Access

When you connect your YouTube account, we request access to:

  • YouTube channel information – Your channel ID, name, and associated playlists (read-only)
  • Video metadata – Titles, descriptions, tags, thumbnails, and publish dates for your videos (read-only)
  • YouTube Analytics – Views, watch time, retention data, subscriber counts, and engagement metrics for your channel and videos (read-only)
  • Comments data – Access to comments on your videos for analysis purposes (read-only via secure endpoint)

3.2 How We Use YouTube Data

We use the YouTube data we access solely to:

  • Display your channel and video analytics within the ChannelBoost dashboard
  • Analyze retention patterns and identify drop-off points in your videos
  • Identify which videos are driving subscriber growth
  • Generate AI-powered video ideas and content recommendations based on your performance data
  • Compare your channel metrics to help you understand your content performance

3.3 How We Store YouTube Data

Your YouTube data is stored securely in our database with the following protections:

  • OAuth refresh tokens are encrypted at rest
  • All data is transmitted over HTTPS/TLS encryption
  • Access to data is restricted to authenticated users only
  • We store video metadata and analytics snapshots to provide historical insights and reduce API calls

3.4 Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your YouTube data with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from public authorities
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of ChannelBoost, our users, or the public

3.5 Google Limited Use Disclosure

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

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest and in transit
  • Regular security assessments and monitoring
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Secure cloud infrastructure with industry-standard protections

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Specifically:

  • Account data – Retained until you delete your account or request deletion
  • YouTube analytics data – Retained while your account is active to provide historical insights
  • OAuth tokens – Retained until you revoke access or disconnect your YouTube account

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us or by deleting your account from your profile settings.

6. Your Rights & Revoking Access

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Export your data
  • Revoke YouTube API access at any time

How to Revoke YouTube Access

You can revoke ChannelBoost's access to your YouTube data at any time by:

  1. Going to your Google Account Security Settings
  2. Finding "ChannelBoost" in the list of third-party apps with access
  3. Clicking "Remove Access"

Upon revocation, we will no longer be able to access your YouTube data, though previously stored analytics snapshots will remain in your account until you request deletion.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, how we handle your data, or wish to exercise any of your data rights, please contact us or email us at hello@getchannelboost.com.