Privacy Policy for YT-Assist

Effective Date: October 20th, 2024

Welcome to YT-Assist. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website (https://yt-assist.com), browser extension, and mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other relevant privacy laws.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at yt.assist.contact@gmail.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information directly from you and from your interactions with our services.

Personal Information Collected

Contact Information: Email address, first name, last name, phone number, address, state, province, city, ZIP/postal code.
Social Media Profiles: Information from login services (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Google).
Payment Information: Billing details if you purchase products or services.
Device Data: Location (GPS) and IP address.
Analytics and Usage Data: Device type, browser type, referring URL, and actions performed on our services (e.g., clicks, page visits).

We may collect information from children under the age of 13, in compliance with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act). If you believe we have collected data from a minor without parental consent, please contact us immediately.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to provide, improve, and promote our services. Here’s how:

Provide Services: Process payments, manage user accounts, and deliver requested services.
Communication: Send newsletters, service updates, and promotional materials (users can opt out at any time).
Advertising: Display personalized ads through services such as Google Adsense and other ad networks.
Analytics: Use tools like Google Analytics to analyze user behavior and improve our products.
Remarketing: Use remarketing services to display ads on other websites after you’ve visited ours.
Legal Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

3. Third-Party Services We Use

We work with third parties to deliver services, including:

Analytics: Google Analytics and similar tools to monitor site usage.
Email Marketing: MailChimp or similar services to send emails to users (with opt-in options).
Advertising: Google Adsense and other ad providers to display ads based on your interests.
Payments: PayPal and other payment processors to manage transactions.

These third parties may collect and use personal data according to their privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

4. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you have specific rights regarding your personal information.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Right to Know: You can request details about the personal data we have collected.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your data.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal data. However, you can opt out of targeted ads.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

European Union Residents (GDPR)

Right of Access: You can request a copy of your data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (the “Right to Be Forgotten”).
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at yt.assist.contact@gmail.com.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve user experience, analyze site usage, and show personalized ads. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Google Analytics Cookies: Track usage data and help us improve the platform.
Advertising Cookies: Google Adsense and other networks may use cookies to show relevant ads.
Remarketing Cookies: Display ads to you based on your past interactions with our services.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations. If you wish to delete your data, contact us at yt.assist.contact@gmail.com.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. However, no online service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

8. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

Service Providers: For analytics, email marketing, payment processing, etc.
Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

9. Advertising and Marketing

We show ads through Google Adsense and may use other providers. We also use remarketing services to display ads on external websites. You can opt out of personalized ads through your Google Ads settings or by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative’s opt-out page.

10. Children’s Privacy

While we do not restrict the use of our services by children, we comply with COPPA and similar regulations. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13 without proper consent, please contact us at yt.assist.contact@gmail.com.

11. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be stored and processed outside your country of residence. We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR and other applicable laws through safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Effective Date” above.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Email: yt.assist.contact@gmail.com

This privacy policy ensures compliance with CCPA, CPRA, GDPR, CalOPPA, and other applicable regulations. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this privacy policy.