Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Auto-Ranked ("we", "our", or "us") takes your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our YouTube SEO optimization tool. It is not legal advice.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 YouTube Data

When you connect your YouTube account, we access:

• Video metadata: titles, descriptions, tags, thumbnails, publish dates
• Video statistics: view counts, like counts, comment counts
• Channel information: channel name, subscriber count
• Video management permissions: ability to update video metadata (only when you explicitly request optimization)

2.2 User Account Information

• Google Account data: email address, name, profile picture (via OAuth)
• Account preferences: subscription tier (Free/PRO), optimization history
• Usage data: number of tag analyses, optimizations performed

Sign-in and cookies. When you successfully sign in to Auto-Ranked (for example via Google OAuth or email/password where we offer it), you agree to our use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this policy, including enabling optional product analytics (PostHog and Autoland) for your logged-in session unless you turn those off in Cookie settings in the site footer. Essential cookies required for authentication still apply whenever you use a signed-in account.

2.3 Technical Data

• Log data: IP address, browser type, device information
• Cookies: authentication tokens, session management
• Analytics: Vercel Analytics and Speed Insights may collect page views and performance metrics as part of hosting the site. PostHog collects anonymous, cookieless product-usage analytics for all visitors on the basis of our legitimate interest in measuring and improving the service; these anonymous events are not linked to a personal profile. When you opt in via Cookie settings or sign in, PostHog analytics become persistent and linked to your account, and Autoland is enabled, until you disable them later in Cookie settings

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core Service Functions

• SEO Analysis: Analyze your video metadata to calculate SEO scores
• Tag Ranking: Evaluate your tags' competitiveness and search rankings
• AI Optimization: Generate improved titles, descriptions, and tags using AI
• YouTube Updates: Apply approved optimizations to your YouTube videos

3.2 Service Improvement

• Improve algorithm accuracy and AI suggestions
• Develop new features and functionality
• Monitor system performance and fix bugs
• Prevent fraud and abuse

3.3 Communication

• Send operational, security, and account-related notices when appropriate
• Respond to support requests on a best-effort basis (no guaranteed response time)
• Send promotional emails only if you have opted in to a newsletter or similar

4. YouTube API Services

Auto-Ranked uses YouTube API Services to access your video data. By using our service, you agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service.

4.1 Data We Access via YouTube API

We request the following Google API scopes:

• https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube - Manage and read YouTube channel/video data, including metadata updates you approve
• https://www.googleapis.com/auth/yt-analytics.readonly - Read YouTube Analytics data used in app reporting
• https://www.googleapis.com/auth/userinfo.email and openid - Identify your account and sign-in email

4.2 Your Rights with YouTube Data

You can revoke Auto-Ranked's access to your YouTube data at any time by visiting your Google Account Permissions page.

4.3 Google Privacy Policy

Google's use of information received from YouTube APIs is also governed by the Google Privacy Policy.

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Where We Store Your Data

• Database: PostgreSQL database hosted on Render (US region)
• Cache: Redis cache for API responses (temporary, 30-day expiration)
• Tokens: OAuth tokens encrypted in database

5.2 Security Measures

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

• HTTPS for data in transit between your browser and our services (where supported)
• Protective measures for OAuth tokens and credentials in our systems
• Access controls and authentication for our infrastructure
• Ongoing review and improvement of our security practices as the product evolves

5.3 Data Retention

• Active accounts: Data retained while your account remains active and as needed to provide the Service
• Deleted accounts: We aim to delete or anonymize personal data within a reasonable period, typically within 30 days of a verified deletion request, subject to legal or technical retention needs
• Cached data: May expire on rolling schedules (for example, tag-related cache data may be retained for up to approximately 30 days)

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

6.1 We DO NOT Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information or YouTube data to third parties.

6.2 Service Providers

We engage service providers to host and operate the Service. Their use of data is governed by their own terms and privacy policies. We share only what is reasonably needed for them to perform services for us.

Examples include:

• OpenAI and/or Google Gemini: AI-powered optimization suggestions (video metadata only, no personal profile data)
• Render: Backend hosting and database
• Vercel: Frontend hosting, web analytics, and performance monitoring
• PostHog: Product analytics for feature usage and retention — anonymous and cookieless for all visitors, becoming persistent and account-linked when you opt in via Cookie settings or sign in
• Google/YouTube: Video data access via API

6.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and property
• Prevent fraud or abuse
• Ensure user safety

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Access and Control

• View your data: Access your account dashboard to see stored data
• Update your data: Sync latest videos from YouTube at any time
• Delete your data: Contact us to delete your account and all associated data
• Revoke access: Disconnect YouTube via Google Account Permissions

7.2 Marketing Communications

• Unsubscribe from newsletter emails at any time
• Opt out of promotional communications
• Service-critical emails (security alerts) cannot be disabled

7.3 Data Portability

You may request a copy of personal data we hold about you in a commonly used electronic format, where technically feasible. We may need to verify your identity and may decline requests that are excessive, repetitive, or unfounded under applicable law.

8. Cookies and Tracking

8.1 Essential Cookies

• Authentication: Keep you logged in
• Session management: Maintain your preferences

8.2 Analytics and performance

• Vercel Analytics / Speed Insights: May collect page views, web vitals, and related hosting metrics regardless of the optional analytics toggle in Cookie settings
• PostHog: Anonymous, cookieless product and feature analytics for all visitors under our legitimate interest; becomes persistent and account-linked (using cookies/local storage) when you enable analytics in Cookie settings or sign in (see section 2.2); see PostHog's documentation for details
• Autoland: Optional marketing/attribution script when you accept analytics in Cookie settings or when you sign in, until disabled in Cookie settings

8.3 Cookie Control

Use Cookie settings in the site footer to change optional product analytics (PostHog and Autoland) after sign-in. Signing in constitutes agreement to cookies as explained in section 2.2, including enabling those optional tools until you turn them off. Vercel Analytics / Speed Insights may still run for basic traffic and performance as described above. Essential cookies needed for sign-in stay on while you use an account. You can also control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may limit functionality.

9. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites (YouTube, Google, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Auto-Ranked is not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Users

Auto-Ranked is operated from the United States. If you access our service from outside the US, your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When required by law, we will provide notice or obtain consent as applicable. For other updates, we may post the revised policy and update the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date may constitute acceptance where permitted by law. Please review this page periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us:

• Email: mirotammi44@gmail.com
• Website: www.mteif.com