Privacy Policy

At YT Timestamp, we are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe, useful service. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.

Information We Collect

When you use YT Timestamp, we may collect the following types of information:

• YouTube URLs and Timestamps: We temporarily process the video URLs and timestamp information you enter to generate shareable links.
• Device Information: Basic information about your device and browser to ensure our service works properly across different platforms.
• Cookies and Local Storage: We use cookies and local storage to save your preferences (such as dark/light mode) and to store your recently generated links for convenience.
• Usage Data: Anonymous data about how users interact with our tool to help us improve functionality and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To provide our core timestamp link generation service
• To maintain and improve YT Timestamp's functionality
• To personalize your experience (such as saving your preferences)
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize our tool
• To detect and prevent technical issues or abuse

Data Storage and Retention

YT Timestamp is designed with a "minimal data" approach:

• YouTube URLs and timestamps are processed in your browser and not permanently stored on our servers.
• Recently generated links are stored locally on your device (using local storage) and not on our servers.
• Anonymous usage data is retained for a maximum of 90 days.

Third-Party Services

YT Timestamp integrates with or utilizes the following third-party services:

• YouTube API Services: Our tool interacts with YouTube's API to retrieve video information. YouTube may collect data according to their privacy policy.
• Analytics: We use anonymous analytics to understand how users interact with our tool. These services collect anonymized usage data.
• Social Media Sharing: If you choose to share a timestamp via social media platforms, those platforms may collect data according to their respective privacy policies.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access and Control: You can clear your locally stored data (such as recent links) by clearing your browser's local storage.
• Opt-Out: You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect certain functionalities.
• No Account Required: YT Timestamp does not require account creation or personal identity information to use our service.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

YT Timestamp is 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.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact page.

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