Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 09, 2025

1. User Account Information

When you create an account with VideoVinkel, we collect and store:

• Email address for account verification and communication
• First and last name for personalization
• Optional username for account identification
• Hashed password for secure authentication
• Account creation and verification timestamps

2. Authentication & Security

Our authentication system:

• Requires email verification before account activation
• Supports Google OAuth for secure third-party login
• Implements secure password hashing and storage
• Provides password reset functionality via email
• Uses session management for secure user sessions

3. Watch History & User Activity

We track and store:

• Videos you have watched and when you watched them
• Channel information for watched videos
• Video thumbnails and metadata for display purposes
• User interaction patterns for service improvement
• Account activity logs for security purposes

4. YouTube API Integration

Our service utilizes YouTube's API Services to:

• Fetch video content and metadata
• Retrieve channel information
• Access public video metrics
• Display thumbnails and channel artwork

5. Data Collection & Storage

We collect and store:

• Video metadata (titles, descriptions, view counts)
• Channel information and thumbnails
• Cached images for performance optimization
• Advertisement interaction metrics
• Basic analytics and visitor data

6. Advertisement Tracking

Our ad system tracks:

• Ad view completion rates
• Skip button interactions
• Ad impression counts
• Basic viewer engagement metrics

7. Caching System

We implement caching for:

• Channel profile images and banners
• Video thumbnails
• Advertisement assets
• Frequently accessed content

8. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with:

• YouTube Data API v3
• YouTube Embedded Player
• Google OAuth for authentication
• Google Analytics (if applicable)
• Content Delivery Networks

9. User Rights & Control

Users can:

• Create and manage their account information
• View and manage their watch history
• Request their interaction data
• Opt-out of non-essential tracking
• Contact us for data-related concerns
• Review YouTube's privacy policy regarding API services

10. Data Retention

We retain:

• Account information for as long as your account is active
• Watch history data for service functionality
• Security logs for a limited period
• Cached content for performance optimization

11. Google Privacy Policy

Our use of YouTube API Services and Google OAuth adheres to the Google Privacy Policy.