Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

TaleTok.io ("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 automated Reddit story video creation service ("Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide when registering for our Service, including but not limited to:

• Email address
• Name (if provided)
• Billing information
• Account credentials

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Service. This information does not reveal your specific identity but may include:

• Device and browser information
• IP address
• Usage patterns and preferences
• Content generation requests and parameters
• Time and date of your use of the Service

2.3 Content Data

We may collect information related to the content you process through our Service, including:

• Reddit stories or content you submit for processing
• Generated videos and related metadata
• Configuration settings for content generation

2.4 Google User Data

When you connect your YouTube account to our Service, we access the following Google APIs and data:

• YouTube Data API v3: We request access to upload videos to your YouTube channel and read your channel information
• OAuth Scopes:
  • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube.upload - To upload videos to your YouTube channel
  • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube.readonly - To read your channel information and statistics
• YouTube channel information (channel name, channel ID)
• OAuth tokens (access tokens and refresh tokens) stored securely for API authentication

How We Use Google User Data: We use Google user data solely to provide the core functionality of our Service - specifically, to upload videos you create to your YouTube channel and to display your channel information within our application. We do not use Google user data for any other purpose.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing, operating, and maintaining our Service
• Processing and completing transactions
• Improving, personalizing, and expanding our Service
• Understanding how you use our Service
• Developing new products, services, features, and functionality
• Communicating with you about updates, security alerts, and support
• Troubleshooting and addressing technical issues
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting against fraudulent or illegal activity

3.1 Google User Data - Limited Use Requirements

Our use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. Specifically:

• User-Facing Features Only: Google user data is used solely to provide or improve user-facing features that are prominent in our Service's user interface. We use YouTube API data exclusively to enable video uploads to your YouTube channel and to display your channel information within our application.
• No Advertising: We do not use Google user data for serving ads, including retargeting, personalized, or interest-based advertising.
• No Data Sales: We do not transfer, sell, or share Google user data to third parties such as advertising platforms, data brokers, or information resellers.
• No Credit/Lending: We do not use Google user data to determine credit-worthiness or for lending purposes.
• Human Access: Our employees, agents, and contractors do not access Google user data unless it is necessary for security purposes (e.g., investigating abuse or bugs), to comply with applicable law, or with your explicit affirmative agreement to view specific data.
• Data Transfers: We do not transfer Google user data except:
  • To provide or improve user-facing features that are visible and prominent in our Service's user interface, and only with your explicit consent
  • For security purposes (e.g., investigating abuse)
  • To comply with applicable laws
  • As part of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, after obtaining explicit prior consent from you

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication mechanisms, and regular security assessments.

4.2 We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, and as required for legal or business purposes. Google OAuth tokens are stored securely and are automatically refreshed as needed to maintain service functionality.

4.3 While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

4.4 Google User Data Security: Google user data, including OAuth tokens, is stored securely in our database with appropriate access controls. Access to this data is restricted to authorized personnel and systems that require it to provide the Service. We comply with Google's security requirements for handling user data obtained through Google APIs.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and contractors who perform services for us, subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection agreements. Note: Google user data is not shared with service providers except as necessary to provide the core Service functionality and only with your explicit consent.
• Business Transfers: We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition. In the case of Google user data, such transfers require your explicit prior consent.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information where required by law or to protect our rights.
• With Your Consent: We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your consent.

Google User Data: We do not transfer, sell, or share Google user data to third parties except as explicitly permitted by Google's API Services User Data Policy and as described in Section 3.1 above. We do not share Google user data with advertising platforms, data brokers, or information resellers under any circumstances.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your usage of our Service.

6.2 You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some parts of our Service may not function properly.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by TaleTok.io. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will immediately delete this information.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we have about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to object to processing of your personal information
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

Google User Data Rights: You can revoke our access to your Google account data at any time through your Google Account permissions page. You may also disconnect your YouTube account from our Service at any time through the Service's settings. Upon disconnection, we will delete your stored OAuth tokens and will no longer access your YouTube account data.

10. Google API Services Compliance

This Privacy Policy, together with our use of Google API Services, complies with:

• Google API Services User Data Policy
• Google API Terms of Service
• YouTube API Services-specific policies and requirements

Our use of information received from Google APIs adheres to Google's Limited Use requirements as detailed in Section 3.1. We request only the minimum scopes necessary to provide our Service functionality (YouTube upload and readonly access).

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to how we use Google user data will be clearly communicated and will require your consent if they expand our use beyond what is disclosed in this policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our use of Google API Services, please contact us at:

Email: trytaletok@gmail.com

For questions specifically about Google API Services and how we handle Google user data, you may also refer to Google's privacy policy and terms of service.