Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 24, 2026

1. Introduction

CleanQ ("we," "our," or "us") is an AI-powered YouTube playlist builder. This application uses YouTube API Services to provide its functionality. By using CleanQ, you agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.

2. Data We Access, Collect, and Store

Through the YouTube API Services, CleanQ accesses and processes the following data:

YouTube Subscriptions— We read your subscriptions to recommend relevant content and channels.
Video Metadata— Titles, descriptions, thumbnails, durations, and other publicly available video information used to build and display playlists.
Playlist Data— We access your existing playlists and create new playlists on your behalf when you choose to save them.
Authentication Tokens— OAuth 2.0 tokens are stored securely to maintain your session and authorize API requests on your behalf.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used solely to provide CleanQ's core functionality: discovering videos, building playlists, and managing your YouTube content. We use your subscription data and viewing preferences to power AI-driven recommendations within the app.

4. Data Sharing

We do not share your data with any third parties. Your YouTube data is not sold, rented, or disclosed to advertisers or any external services. CleanQ does not display advertisements of any kind.

5. Data Retention

YouTube API metadata (such as video information, subscription data, and playlist details) is cached for a maximum of 30 days to improve performance and reduce redundant API calls. After 30 days, cached metadata is automatically purged and re-fetched from the YouTube API as needed.

Authentication tokens are retained only for the duration of your active session and are revoked when you sign out.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted storage of authentication tokens and secure HTTPS connections for all API communications.

7. Revoking Access

You can revoke CleanQ's access to your Google account at any time by visiting the Google Security Settings page. Once access is revoked, CleanQ will no longer be able to access your YouTube data, and any cached data will be deleted within 30 days.

8. Data Deletion

You may request complete deletion of all your data stored by CleanQ at any time by contacting us at marinoonthelake@gmail.com. Upon receiving your request, we will:

Delete all cached YouTube API metadata associated with your account
Revoke and delete all stored authentication tokens
Remove your account and any associated preferences
Confirm deletion via email within 7 business days

9. GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right of Access— You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification— You can request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure— You can request deletion of your data (see Section 8).
Right to Restrict Processing— You can request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability— You can request your data in a machine-readable format.
Right to Object— You can object to data processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at marinoonthelake@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at marinoonthelake@gmail.com.

11. Google API Services — Limited Use Disclosure

CleanQ's use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. Specifically:

Data received from Google APIs is used only to provide and improve CleanQ's user-facing features.
Data is not used to serve advertisements.
Data is not used to train AI or machine learning models.
Data is not transferred to third parties except as necessary to provide the service (e.g., Supabase for storage, Stripe for billing).
Humans do not read your Google data unless you explicitly report a problem or we are required to do so by law.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of CleanQ after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.