Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Starlytics ("we", "us", "our") operates https://app.starlytics.app (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our Service.

2. YouTube API Services

This application uses YouTube API Services to retrieve public channel statistics, video metrics, and creator data from YouTube.

By using Starlytics, you agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service.

3. Google Privacy Policy

Your use of YouTube data through Starlytics is also subject to the Google Privacy Policy.

4. Data We Collect

We collect and store the following public YouTube data:

• Public channel metadata (channel name, subscriber count, total view count, video count)
• Channel descriptions and thumbnails
• Public video statistics (views, likes, comments per video)
• Historical snapshots of the above metrics for trend analysis

We DO NOT collect:

• User comments or comment content
• Private or unlisted video data
• Personal user information or authentication credentials
• Channel contact information or email addresses

5. How We Use Data

We use the collected data to:

• Provide real-time tracking of YouTube creator statistics
• Perform historical trend analysis and growth velocity calculations
• Generate breakout prediction scores using our proprietary AI engine
• Enable niche discovery and creator search features
• Display comparative analytics across multiple creators

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share YouTube data with third parties. Data is displayed exclusively within the Starlytics application interface.

We do not provide bulk data exports or API access to external parties. All data remains within our secure infrastructure.

7. Cookies and Storage

Starlytics uses cookies and browser local storage to:

• Maintain user session state and preferences
• Cache API responses to minimize redundant requests and improve performance
• Store user interface preferences and settings
• Enable analytics features for product improvement

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit certain features of the Service.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• API keys stored as encrypted environment variables (not hardcoded)
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission in production
• Rate limiting and abuse prevention mechanisms
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Restricted access to production systems

9. Your Rights

You have the right to request data deletion or inquire about data we have collected. To exercise these rights, please contact us at: starlytics.app@gmail.com

10. Contact Information

For privacy inquiries or concerns, please contact:

Email: starlytics.app@gmail.com

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.