Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 18, 2026
At TubeCurator (owned and operated by Femi Aliu), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
- Account Information: TubeCurator uses Google Sign-In exclusively. When you sign in with your Google account, we collect your basic profile information (name, email address, and profile picture) to create your TubeCurator account profile.
- YouTube Data: When you connect your YouTube account, we access your subscriptions and channel information via the YouTube Data API to provide our core features. We do not store your Google password.
1.2 Usage and Technical Data
- Usage Statistics: We collect anonymous data regarding your focus sessions, including focus minutes, session frequency, and streaks, to provide you with insights into your viewing habits.
- Shield Reflections: If you choose to use the 'Reflections' feature, we store your self-reported feedback (e.g., whether a bypass was 'worth it' and the reason provided) to help you track your progress.
- API Usage Activity: We monitor the frequency and type of requests made to our backend and third-party APIs (including the YouTube Data API) to ensure system stability and enforce usage quotas.
- Diagnostics: We collect anonymous crash logs and performance metrics (via Firebase Crashlytics and Performance Monitoring) to improve app stability.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the TubeCurator service.
- To sync your curated channels and playlists across devices via Firebase.
- To manage your premium subscription status via Apple StoreKit.
- To monitor system performance, prevent service abuse, and enforce rate limits for system stability.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
TubeCurator does not share, transfer, sell, or disclose your Google or YouTube user data (such as your subscriptions or playlists) to any third parties. Your data is used exclusively within the app to provide the core curation and playback features.
4. Data Storage and Security
We use Firebase (a Google service) for authentication and data storage. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information.
5. Third-Party Services
TubeCurator integrates with:
- YouTube Data API: Used to fetch video and channel data. Your use of this feature is subject to the YouTube Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy.
- Revoking Access: You can revoke TubeCurator's access to your YouTube data at any time via the Google Security Settings page.
- Firebase: Used for backend services (Auth and Firestore).
- Apple StoreKit: Used for processing in-app subscriptions.
6. Data Retention and Deletion
We keep your personal information only as long as your account is active. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through the app settings.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at:
Email: femialiu713@gmail.com