Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to youtubecreatorkit.com (the "Website", "we", "us", "our"), a collection of free tools for YouTube creators, including thumbnail checkers and downloaders, banner and logo downloaders, calculators, generators, and related blog content (together, the "Services"). By using the Services you acknowledge that you have read this policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the Website.

YouTube Creator Kit is an independent project. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube or Google LLC. "YouTube" is a trademark of Google LLC.

For the purposes of data-protection law, the data controller is [Your Legal Name / Business Name], [Your Address, Country].

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information you provide

• Contact details (name, email address, message) when you email us or use a contact form.
• Newsletter or account details, if and when we offer them.
• Tool inputs, such as YouTube channel or video URLs, handles, or numbers (views, likes, comments) you enter into a tool.
• Files you upload, such as images checked in our thumbnail or safe-zone tools.

2.2 Information collected automatically

• Device and log data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen size, language, referring and exit pages, pages viewed, time spent, date and time of access, and error logs.
• Approximate location (country or city) derived from your IP address. We do not collect precise GPS location.
• Usage data such as which tools you use, clicks, and scrolling behavior.
• Cookie and similar-technology data (see Section 6).

2.3 Information from third parties

We may receive data from analytics providers, advertising partners, and, for tools that use the YouTube API, publicly available YouTube data (for example a channel's public banner, logo, or thumbnail).

2.4 What we do not collect

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data (such as health, biometric, financial-account, or government-ID data), and we ask that you do not submit it to us. We do not ask for your YouTube or Google password.

3. How Our Tools Handle Your Data

• Image and file tools (e.g. safe-zone and thumbnail checkers): processing is performed in your browser where technically possible. If a file is sent to our server, it is used only to generate your result and is deleted promptly afterward.
• URL-based tools (downloaders, subscription-link generators): the URL or handle you enter is used to retrieve public information and generate your output. It may appear in server and security logs.
• Calculators (e.g. engagement-rate calculator): numbers are calculated in your browser and are not stored by us.

Only download or use content you own or have permission to use. You are responsible for respecting the copyright and rights of the content owner.

4. How We Use Information

• To provide, operate, and maintain the Website and tools;
• To improve, test, and develop new tools and content;
• To understand how visitors use the Website (analytics and performance);
• To respond to your messages and provide support;
• To send newsletters or updates, where you have opted in (you can unsubscribe at any time);
• To display and measure advertising, where ads are shown;
• To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, spam, bots, and security incidents;
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

5. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA, UK & Switzerland)

Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We also use similar technologies such as pixels, local storage, and tags. We use:

Managing cookies: You can use our cookie banner (where shown) or your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Blocking some cookies may affect how the Website works. We honor applicable opt-out signals such as Global Privacy Control where required by law. You can opt out of Google Analytics with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on and manage ad personalization at Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

Do Not Track: Browsers' "Do Not Track" signals are not uniformly interpreted; where no legal requirement applies, our Website may not respond to them.

7. Third-Party Services & Advertising

We use trusted service providers who process data on our behalf or under their own policies:

• Google Analytics (traffic and usage analytics) – Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense / advertising partners (if ads are enabled). Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. See how Google uses data from partner sites.
• Hosting, CDN and security providers (e.g. web host, Cloudflare) for delivery and protection of the Website.
• Email service providers for newsletters and replies.
• Embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, Google Fonts), which may set their own cookies.

These providers have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. For visitors in the EEA, UK and Switzerland, personalized ads and non-essential cookies are shown only with your consent.

8. YouTube API Services

Some tools use YouTube API Services to retrieve public data. By using those tools, you agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service, and your use is also subject to the Google Privacy Policy.

• We access only the data needed to provide the requested tool (for example, public channel imagery or statistics).
• We do not request access to your private YouTube or Google account data unless a specific feature clearly says so and you authorize it.
• If a feature asks for authorization, you can revoke our access at any time through the Google security settings page.
• We do not sell YouTube API data or use it for purposes other than operating the requested tool.

9. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information for money. We may share information:

• With service providers and processors bound by confidentiality and data-protection obligations;
• With advertising and analytics partners, as described above (which some laws treat as "sharing" or "selling"; see Section 14 for your choices);
• To comply with law, court orders, or valid government requests;
• To protect our rights, users, and the security of the Website;
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, in which case we will require the recipient to honor this policy;
• With your consent or at your direction.

10. International Data Transfers

We and our providers may process data in countries other than your own, including India, the United States, and other countries whose data-protection laws may differ. Where required, we use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, or equivalent mechanisms.

11. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law. As a general guide: server logs are kept for up to 90 days; analytics data for up to 14–26 months; contact messages for up to 24 months; newsletter data until you unsubscribe. When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.

12. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures, including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular updates, to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If a breach affects your rights, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by law.

13. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you;
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data;
• Delete your data ("right to be forgotten");
• Restrict or object to certain processing, including direct marketing;
• Data portability – receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format;
• Withdraw consent at any time;
• Lodge a complaint with your local data-protection authority (e.g. the ICO in the UK, or your EU member-state authority).

To exercise these rights, email us at the address in Section 19. We may need to verify your identity and will respond within the time required by applicable law (generally 30–45 days).

14. US State Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA and others)

Residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, Texas, Oregon, and other US states with privacy laws may have additional rights, including to know, access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal information, and to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information and of targeted advertising. We do not knowingly sell personal information for monetary value, and we do not use sensitive personal information for purposes beyond those permitted by law. Categories we may collect in the past 12 months: identifiers (IP address, cookie IDs), internet activity, approximate geolocation, and any information you submit by email.

To opt out, use our cookie settings, enable Global Privacy Control, or contact us. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights. You may use an authorized agent to submit a request. California "Shine the Light": we do not disclose personal information to third parties for their direct-marketing purposes.

15. India – Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

If you are in India, we process your personal data with your consent or for lawful "legitimate uses" under the DPDP Act, 2023. You have the right to access information about your data, request correction and erasure, nominate another person to exercise your rights in case of death or incapacity, and seek grievance redressal. Please contact our Grievance Officer in Section 19 first; if unresolved, you may approach the Data Protection Board of India.

16. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 where local law requires, or under 18 where required by Indian law without verifiable parental consent). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has given us personal data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

17. External Links

The Website may link to third-party websites, including YouTube. We do not control and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to read their policies.

18. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page with a new "Last updated" date and, where changes are material, provide additional notice (such as a banner or email). Continued use of the Website after changes means you accept the updated policy.

19. Contact Us