Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our service:

• Personal Information: Email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)
• YouTube Content Information: Video titles, descriptions, tags, and IDs that you input or analyze through our service
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our service, including which features you use most frequently
• Device Information: Information about your device, browser type, IP address, and operating system
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies

When you use features powered by YouTube API Services, your YouTube data (such as account information and viewing activity) may be processed in accordance with Google's policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our service
• Generate relevant tags and hashtags for your YouTube videos
• Improve our tag generation algorithms and service quality
• Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
• Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and providing service updates
• Protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity
• Debug and fix issues with our service

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and customer service.
• Compliance with Laws: We may disclose your information where required by law or to protect our rights or the rights of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols
• Secure storage of user data with access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data security best practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functioning of our service
• Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our service
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
• Restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your information
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below. You can also revoke SimpleSEOTags' access to your YouTube data via the Google security settings page.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside of your country of residence, including the United States, where our servers are located.

9. 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 at the top of the policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

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