Privacy Policy for TubeLink
This Privacy Policy describes how "TubeLink" ("the App," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our mobile application. By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information from our users:
- Information You Provide Directly:
- When submitting a channel: Channel name, channel URL, subscriber count, category, and the channel profile picture you choose to upload.
- When submitting a video: Video URL and category.
- Information Collected Automatically:
- Device ID: We use your device's unique identifier for security purposes (to prevent abuse) and for serving advertisements.
- Usage Data: We collect information such as the number of clicks and likes on each item to rank content and display popularity.
- Advertising Information: We use Google AdMob to display ads. AdMob may collect your device's Advertising ID to serve relevant advertisements.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide the core functionality of the App (displaying submitted channels and videos to other users after admin approval).
- To allow sorting and filtering of content based on popularity (clicks and likes).
- To display targeted advertisements (App Open, Banner, Rewarded) via Google AdMob, which supports the App and allows us to offer it for free.
- To secure our servers and App by validating requests.
3. App Permissions Required
The App requires the following permissions to function correctly:
- `INTERNET` and `ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`: To communicate with our servers (fetch lists, submit content) and to receive advertisements.
- `READ_MEDIA_IMAGES` (or `READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`): This permission is required only to allow you to select and upload a channel profile picture from your device's gallery when submitting a channel. We do not access any other files on your device.
4. Third-Party Services
Our Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services. Our App uses the following third-party services:
- Google AdMob: Google's advertising service. We do not share data directly with them, but their SDK may collect data as per Google's Privacy Policy.
- YouTube: The content displayed in the App links to YouTube. Clicking on items will redirect you to the YouTube app or website.
- Telegram: The support button redirects you to Telegram.
5. Data Security
We take the security of your information seriously. Your data is stored on secure servers, and communication between the App and the server is protected using security measures (like HMAC). However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes.