1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account information: Email address and username when you register
• Third-party platform authorizations: OAuth tokens for platforms you connect (e.g., YouTube, Douyin). We store only the authorization token — never your platform passwords
• Content you publish: Videos, images, and text you upload for automated publishing

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information: Operating system version, app version
• Usage logs: Feature usage records and error logs (for troubleshooting)
• IP address: For security verification and service access control

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

2. Google / YouTube Data

Permission Scope	Purpose	Shared with Third Parties
youtube.upload	Upload videos to your YouTube channel on your behalf	No
youtube.readonly	Read your channel information (channel name, ID) for account display	No

• We use Google/YouTube data only for operations you explicitly request (publishing your chosen videos to your own channel)
• We do not use YouTube authorization tokens or channel data for advertising, analytics, or resale
• You may revoke access at any time within the app, or via your Google Account Permissions page
• Our use of Google user data complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the application's features
• Execute automated publishing tasks you initiate
• Send service notifications (e.g., subscription renewal reminders)
• Diagnose technical issues and security incidents
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Data Storage and Security

• Your data is primarily stored locally on your own device (Whale Pod is a desktop application)
• OAuth authorization tokens are stored encrypted and never transmitted in plain text
• All network communications use HTTPS encryption
• We implement access controls to limit server data access to authorized personnel only
• In the event of a data security incident, we will notify affected users within 72 hours

5. Information Sharing

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

• Third-party platforms you authorize: Such as YouTube or Douyin, solely to execute publishing actions you initiate
• Legal requirements: When required to comply with a legal obligation or lawful government request
• Service providers: Technical vendors who assist in operating our services, who are bound by confidentiality agreements

6. Local Storage

As a desktop application, Whale Pod uses local storage (SQLite database) to save your account configuration and authorization tokens. This data resides in your device's application data directory and is not uploaded to our servers.

7. Children's Privacy

Whale Pod Browser is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has used our service, please contact us to delete the relevant data.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Right to withdraw consent: Revoke third-party platform authorizations (e.g., YouTube) at any time
• Right to data portability: Export your data in a common format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details at the end of this policy.

9. Data Deletion Instructions

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. For material changes, we will notify you via an in-app notification or email before the changes take effect. Continued use of the application after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.