YouGuard

Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 26, 2024

1. Introduction

YouGuard ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our YouTube monitoring and accountability service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Name and email address (from Google Sign-In)
  • Profile picture (from Google)
  • Account preferences and settings

2.2 YouTube Data

With your explicit consent, we access the following YouTube data through the YouTube API:

  • Subscriptions: Channels you or monitored accounts are subscribed to
  • Liked Videos: Videos that have been liked
  • Channel Information: Public channel names, descriptions, and thumbnails

We do NOT access: Watch history, private videos, passwords, or payment information.

2.3 AI Analysis Data

We use AI to analyze YouTube content. This analysis is based solely on:

  • Public channel names and descriptions
  • Public video titles and descriptions
  • Goals and interests you provide

2.4 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
  • Device information
  • Feature usage patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the YouGuard service
  • Sync YouTube data for monitoring purposes
  • Generate AI-powered content analysis and safety ratings
  • Send alerts about concerning content (if enabled)
  • Improve our service and develop new features
  • Communicate with you about your account
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud

4. Data Sharing

4.1 With Monitoring Partners

If you are part of a monitoring relationship (parent-child or accountability partnership), the following data is shared with your monitoring partner:

  • YouTube subscriptions
  • Liked videos
  • AI analysis results

4.2 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google/YouTube API: To access YouTube data (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
  • Anthropic Claude AI: For content analysis (no personal data is sent, only public content information)
  • Neon Database: For secure data storage
  • Vercel: For hosting the application
  • Resend: For sending email notifications

4.3 We Do NOT

  • Sell your personal data to third parties
  • Share your data with advertisers
  • Use your data for targeted advertising

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS)
  • Secure database storage with encryption at rest
  • OAuth 2.0 for secure YouTube authentication
  • Regular security audits

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

6. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

  • Account data: Until you delete your account
  • YouTube sync data: Until you delete your account or disconnect YouTube
  • AI analysis results: Until you delete your account
  • Log data: Up to 90 days

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data
  • Correction: Update inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data
  • Revoke YouTube Access: Disconnect your YouTube account at any time
  • Export: Request an export of your data

7.1 Revoking YouTube Access

You can revoke YouGuard's access to your YouTube data at any time by visiting your Google Account permissions and removing YouGuard from the list of connected apps.

7.2 Account Deletion

To delete your account and all associated data, please contact us at support@youguard.app or use the account deletion option in your settings.

8. Children's Privacy

YouGuard is designed for parents to monitor their children's YouTube activity. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. All child account data is managed by the parent/guardian who creates the monitoring relationship.

Parents have full control over their children's monitored data and can delete it at any time.

9. YouTube API Services

YouGuard's use of information received from YouTube APIs adheres to the YouTube API Services Terms of Service and the YouTube API Services Developer Policies.

Additionally, by using YouGuard, you acknowledge and agree to the Google Privacy Policy.

10. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using YouGuard, you consent to this transfer of data.

12. 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.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

14. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request deletion. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email above.