Privacy Policy for WiseTube

Effective Date: 10th October 2025

Website: https://timesride.com/wisetube

Thank you for choosing WiseTube. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the WiseTube app and related services.

1. Who We Are

WiseTube (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is an educational and parental-control streaming application developed by TimesRide. WiseTube allows users to access curated YouTube video content safely through the YouTube Data API Services.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

Name, email address, and optional profile details during signup or support requests.
Feedback, comments, or preferences entered manually in the app.

b. Information Collected Automatically

Device information (model, OS, version).
App usage data (selected categories, subcategories, and playlists).
YouTube API data, such as video titles, channel IDs, thumbnails, and statistics, fetched temporarily to display within the app.

c. Cookies and Similar Technologies

WiseTube or its service providers may access or store limited technical data (such as cached thumbnails) for faster load times. No personal tracking cookies are used for advertising or behavioral analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and improve app functionality and user experience.
To display and organize content fetched via YouTube API based on user-selected categories.
To enable parental controls and restricted access modes.
To maintain security and prevent misuse of the app or YouTube services.
To respond to user queries or support requests.

We do not use YouTube API Data for advertising, monetization, or redistribution.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent user information. Limited, anonymized data may be shared for performance analytics. Information may be disclosed only:

As required by law, legal process, or government request.
To enforce our Terms of Use or prevent abuse of our services.

No YouTube API data is shared externally or stored permanently on external servers.

5. YouTube API Services Notice

WiseTube uses YouTube API Services. By using WiseTube, you agree to be bound by:

Users can manage or revoke access via Google’s security settings page:
https://security.google.com/settings/security/permissions

6. YouTube API Services Disclosure

WiseTube uses YouTube Data API Services in strict compliance with:

Users can manage or revoke WiseTube’s API access through their Google Account Settings:
https://security.google.com/settings/security/permissions

7. Third-Party Links

WiseTube may display or link to YouTube or other third-party content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or services.

8. Branding and Player Usage

WiseTube uses the official YouTube Player API without modification. All YouTube logos, icons, and visuals comply with:

YouTube Branding Guidelines
YouTube Brand Resources

Video titles, when tapped, redirect users to the official YouTube platform as required.

9. Handling and Retention of YouTube Data

API data (videos, playlists, channels) is refreshed automatically once per session.
No long-term storage or offline replication of YouTube data occurs.
API data is deleted immediately after a session or logout.
User data is retained only as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations, and securely deleted thereafter.

10. Data Security

We employ encryption, secure communication, and controlled access to protect data. However, no online service can guarantee 100% security. Users are advised to keep login credentials confidential.

11. Children’s Privacy

WiseTube is designed with parental control and safety in mind. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Parents can control accessible content using the Home Screen Lock and PIN.

12. Your Rights

Users may:

Request deletion of their data.
Revoke YouTube API access at any time.
Contact support for privacy-related requests at contact.timesride@gmail.com.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect new regulations or app changes. Updates will be published here with a new effective date.

Contact Us

For privacy concerns or policy questions:

Email: contact.timesride@gmail.com
Website: https://timesride.com/wisetube

By using WiseTube, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

Note: This privacy policy is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a legal professional to ensure compliance with local laws and app store requirements.

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