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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 29, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide when creating an account, including your email address and name via Google OAuth. We also collect YouTube channel data that you submit for analysis through our platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide our YouTube analytics service, process payments, send service-related communications, and improve our platform. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. YouTube Data and API Usage

ShadowCheck uses the YouTube Data API v3 to analyze public channel information. We only access publicly available YouTube data including channel statistics, public videos, view counts, and similar publicly accessible metrics.

We do not access your private YouTube account data, private videos, comments, watch history, subscription lists, or any credentials.

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

YouTube data accessed through our service is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

You can revoke ShadowCheck's access to your Google account data at any time through your Google Security Settings.

4. Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using Supabase. We retain your analysis history to provide growth tracking features. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

5. Payments

Payment processing is handled by Paddle (Paddle.com Market Limited). We do not store your credit card information. All transactions are secured and encrypted.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services: Google OAuth (authentication), YouTube Data API (channel analysis), Anthropic Claude (AI analysis), Supabase (data storage), Paddle (payments), Vercel (hosting).

8. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at support@shadowcheck.io.

9. Compliance with YouTube API Services

ShadowCheck operates as an API Client of YouTube API Services. We comply with the YouTube API Services Terms of Service and YouTube API Services Developer Policies.

ShadowCheck is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube or Google LLC. All YouTube data displayed in our service is sourced from the YouTube Data API v3 and remains property of its respective owners.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at: support@shadowcheck.io