Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Account preferences

Content Data

• YouTube channel URLs and IDs you add
• Website URLs you submit for scanning
• Video titles and descriptions (from YouTube API)
• Links extracted from your content
• Your manual overrides and classifications

Usage Data

• Scan history and results
• Link health check history
• Feature usage patterns
• Login timestamps

Payment Information

• Processed by Stripe; we do not store credit card numbers
• Billing address and transaction history

Technical Data

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Service
• Scan your content sources for affiliate links
• Monitor link health and send notifications
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send service-related communications
• Respond to support requests
• Analyze usage to improve features
• Prevent fraud and abuse

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only:

With Service Providers

• Stripe: Payment processing
• Mailgun: Email delivery
• YouTube API: Content scanning (subject to YouTube Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy)

When Required

• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights or safety
• To prevent fraud or security issues

With Your Consent

• When you explicitly authorize sharing

4. Data Retention

• Account data: Retained while your account is active, deleted within 30 days of account deletion
• Scan history: Retained for 12 months for analytics and troubleshooting
• Link health history: Retained for 6 months
• Payment records: Retained as required by law (typically 7 years)

You can request data deletion at any time by contacting us.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Export your data in a standard format
• Objection: Opt out of certain processing
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at team@affilytics.io.

6. Cookies

We use cookies for:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Service to function
• Analytics cookies: To understand how the Service is used

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect Service functionality.

7. Security

We protect your data using:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption at rest for sensitive data
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security reviews
• Access controls and monitoring

No system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but take reasonable measures to protect your data.

8. International Transfers

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

9. Children's Privacy

Affilytics is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us immediately.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights: team@affilytics.io