Privacy Policy

Introduction

Reaction Cloud ("we," "our," or "us") operates a web platform that aggregates and manages YouTube reaction video content. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account credentials for authenticated access
• Content submissions through our reactor queue system
• Communications with our support team

Google Sign-In Information

When you sign in with Google, we collect:

• Email address
• Full name
• Profile picture
• Google account identifier

This information is used solely for authenticating your account and personalizing your experience on our platform. We do not share this information with any third parties.

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

• Usage analytics and platform interaction data
• Browser type, device information, and IP address
• Session data and authentication tokens

Google Analytics 4: We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how users interact with our platform. This service collects:

• Page views, session duration, and navigation patterns
• Device type, operating system, and browser information
• Geographic location (country/city level, not precise location)
• Referral sources and search terms used to find our site
• Custom events such as playlist additions, profile views, and content interactions

This data helps us improve user experience, understand content engagement, and optimize our platform's performance. Google Analytics uses cookies to track this information. For more details, see our Cookies and Tracking section below.

Third-Party Data

• YouTube video metadata (titles, descriptions, view counts, thumbnails)
• YouTube channel information (names, avatars, subscriber counts)
• Public reaction video and artist content data from YouTube

YouTube API Access

When you choose to connect your YouTube account, we request access to manage your YouTube playlists. This is an optional feature that you control.

What Access We Request

We request the YouTube API scope: https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube

This permission is requested through incremental authorization - it is only requested when you click "Add to Playlist" for the first time or "Connect to YouTube" from the profile page, not during initial sign-in.

What We Do With YouTube Access

We use your YouTube access exclusively for playlist management:

• Automatically create a playlist called "Reaction Cloud" on your YouTube account (only when you first add a video)
• Add videos that you select to your "Reaction Cloud" playlist
• Display your playlist video count in your profile

What We Do NOT Do

We explicitly do NOT:

• Upload any videos to your YouTube channel
• Modify your channel settings or information
• Access your private videos or playlists
• Post comments or interact with videos on your behalf
• Access your YouTube viewing history or watch data
• Modify or delete any of your existing content
• Use your account for monetization or advertising

Token Storage and Security

• YouTube access tokens are securely stored in our database
• Tokens are automatically refreshed when needed to maintain access
• All API calls use your personal YouTube quota, not our system quota
• You can revoke access at any time through your Google Account settings

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our reaction video aggregation service
• Authenticate users and manage accounts
• Improve our platform's functionality and user experience
• Process reactor and artist submissions
• Generate statistics and analytics for content management
• Communicate important service updates

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data in these limited circumstances:

• YouTube Integration: We display publicly available YouTube content and metadata
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help operate our platform
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions

Data Storage and Security

• User data is stored securely using industry-standard practices
• Passwords are encrypted using secure hashing algorithms
• We use secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• We regularly update security measures to protect against unauthorized access

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Contact us with privacy concerns

Revoking YouTube Access

You can disconnect your YouTube account and revoke our access at any time:

• Visit Google Account Permissions
• Find "Reaction Cloud" in your connected apps
• Click "Remove Access"

Revoking access will prevent us from adding videos to your playlist but will not delete your existing playlist or videos. Your "Reaction Cloud" playlist will remain on your YouTube account and you can manage it directly.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for various purposes:

Essential Cookies

• User authentication and session management
• Platform functionality and user preferences
• Security and fraud prevention

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)

We use Google Analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our platform:

• _ga: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)
• _ga_*: Maintains session state (expires after 2 years)
• _gid: Distinguishes users (expires after 24 hours)

These cookies collect information about how you use our site, which pages you visit, and how you interact with content. This helps us improve our service and user experience.

Managing Cookies

You have control over cookies and can:

• Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings
• Block third-party cookies to prevent analytics tracking
• Delete existing cookies from your browser
• Use private/incognito browsing mode

Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect platform functionality, such as keeping you signed in.

Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with:

• Google OAuth 2.0: For user authentication via "Sign in with Google"
• YouTube Data API v3: For accessing public video and channel information, and managing user playlists (with user permission)
• Google Analytics 4: For tracking website usage and user interactions to improve our service
• Vercel: For hosting and blob storage services

Google Analytics Data Sharing

When you use our platform, certain data is shared with Google Analytics:

• Your usage patterns, page views, and interaction events are sent to Google's servers
• Google may combine this data with other information they hold about you
• We do not share personally identifiable information (like email or name) with Google Analytics
• Google uses this data according to their privacy policy and may use it to improve their own services

Opting Out of Google Analytics: You can prevent Google Analytics from tracking your activity by:

• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
• Blocking third-party cookies in your browser

These services have their own privacy policies governing their data practices:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics Data Privacy and Security
• YouTube Terms of Service
• Vercel Privacy Policy

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: