Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2025
WatanNetwork ("we", "us", or "our") operates the WatanNetwork YouTube Tools website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit and use our service. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide through our contact form, including your name, email address, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website URL
- Pages visited and time spent
- General geographic location (country/city level, not precise location)
- Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
This data is collected in aggregate form and cannot be used to identify you personally.
1.3 YouTube Data
When you use our tools, you enter YouTube URLs or IDs. We pass these to the YouTube Data API v3 to retrieve publicly available information. We do not store, log, or retain any YouTube URLs or IDs you submit. All queries are processed in real-time and immediately discarded after results are returned to you.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain the website and tools
- Respond to your contact form submissions
- Analyze usage patterns to improve the service
- Monitor for technical issues and errors
- Prevent abuse and ensure fair usage
We do not use your information for marketing, advertising targeting, or sale to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics or similar). These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated data.
- Functionality: To remember your preferences during a session.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to use our tools.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services which have their own privacy policies:
- YouTube Data API v3 (Google LLC): Used to retrieve public YouTube video and channel data. Google Privacy Policy
- Hosting providers: Our website is hosted on cloud infrastructure. Server logs may be retained for security purposes.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any third party. We may disclose information only in the following circumstances:
- Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- Protection of rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of WatanNetwork, our users, or the public.
- Service providers: To trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, under confidentiality agreements.
6. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, typically no longer than 90 days. Anonymous analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months to analyze long-term trends.
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
8. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing of your personal data
- Data portability (in certain circumstances)
To exercise these rights, please contact us via our Contact page.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via our Contact page.