Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Kykez ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect minimal information necessary to provide our services:

• YouTube URLs: URLs you analyze (not stored permanently on our servers)
• Temporary Email Addresses: Generated email addresses (automatically deleted after expiration)
• Festival Countdown Data: Name, festival type, and custom messages you provide
• Contact Information: Name and email address when you contact us
• Blog Comments: Name, email address, and comment content you post

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• IP Address: For security and analytics purposes
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see Section 3)

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience:

3.1 Essential Cookies

• Session management for temporary email service
• Authentication for admin panel
• User preferences (theme selection)

3.2 Analytics Cookies

• Google Analytics to understand user behavior
• Usage statistics for service improvement

3.3 Advertising Cookies

• Google AdSense for displaying relevant advertisements
• You can opt-out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide YouTube analytics, temporary email, and festival countdown services
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Marketing: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

5.1 YouTube API

We use the YouTube Data API v3 to fetch video and channel statistics. By using our YouTube extraction service, you agree to be bound by YouTube's Terms of Service available at https://www.youtube.com/t/terms.

YouTube Data Handling: We do not store YouTube data permanently. Data is fetched in real-time and displayed to you. We do not share, sell, or redistribute YouTube data to any third parties.

5.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

5.3 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site.

6. Data Security

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

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure database storage with access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Automatic deletion of temporary email data after expiration
• Limited employee access to personal information

Note: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods depending on the type of data:

• YouTube URLs: Not stored permanently; processed and discarded immediately
• Temporary Emails: Automatically deleted 2-3 hours after creation (or upon user extension)
• Festival Countdowns: Stored in browser local storage only; not saved on our servers
• Contact Messages: Retained for up to 1 year for support purposes
• Blog Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
• Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained for up to 26 months

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access and update your personal information. Contact us at privacy@ytextractor.pro to request access.

8.2 Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information. Note that some information may be retained for legal compliance.

8.3 Opt-Out

You can opt out of:

• Non-essential cookies through your browser settings
• Personalized advertising through Google Ad Settings
• Analytics tracking using browser extensions

8.4 Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and third-party service providers.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access your personal information
• Right to equal service and price

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification for significant changes (if you have provided your email)

Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@kykez.com
• Contact Form: Visit our contact page
• Response Time: We typically respond within 48 hours

14. Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our services immediately.