Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At ShortReels, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information related to your use of our service.

2. YouTube API Services

ShortReels uses YouTube API Services to enable video uploading and management features. By using our service, you acknowledge that:

• •We access and process data from YouTube API Services
• • Our use of YouTube API Services is governed by the Google Privacy Policy
• • You can revoke ShortReels's access to your YouTube data at any time through your Google security settings page

3. Data Collection and Usage

We use Google OAuth 2.0 to authenticate users and securely access their Google and YouTube account data with their consent.

We collect and process the following types of information when you use ShortReels:

• •Information you provide directly (such as account setup, profile details, content you create).
• •Device & usage data (such as browser type, operating system, device type, IP address) for performance and service improvement.
• •Third-party service data, if you link an account or use integrations through our service.

We collect and process the following data through YouTube API Services:

• •YouTube account access tokens (for authentication)
• •Video upload capabilities and settings
• •Basic channel information required for video management

4. Data Storage and Retention

We store user data securely and retain it only as long as needed to provide our service, comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes. Users can request deletion of their data by:

• •Contacting us at [email protected]
• •Revoking access via their Google Account permissions page

Upon request, we will delete all associated user data within a reasonable timeframe.

For YouTube API Services data:

• •We temporarily store YouTube data for a maximum of 30 days
• •After 30 days, data is either refreshed or deleted
• •You can request immediate deletion of your stored YouTube data through your account settings

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

ShortReels does not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. It is used solely within ShortReels's own backend servers to provide the service (such as uploading and managing videos on your behalf).

We do not use Google user data for advertising, marketing, or any purpose unrelated to providing the core functionality of the application.

Google user data obtained through YouTube API Services is only used to provide and improve our application's functionality (such as uploading and managing videos on your behalf) and is handled in accordance with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including Limited Use requirements.

ShortReels uses third-party services to power certain features of the application, such as video generation, voice-over synthesis, and script creation. However, Google user data is never sent to these third-party services. Only user-provided content (such as scripts and prompts) is processed by them.

We may disclose your information only if required to do so by law, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ShortReels, our users, or the public.

6. AI and Automated Processing

ShortReels uses third-party services to power the following features:

• •Script and text content generation
• •Voice-over and audio synthesis
• •Video and image generation

When you use these features, user-provided content (such as scripts, prompts, and creative inputs) may be sent to third-party services for processing. Google or YouTube user data is never sent to any third-party service.

Generated content (videos, audio, images) is stored in accordance with our data retention practices described in Section 4.

7. Google API Services User Data Policy

ShortReels's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs to any other app will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including Google user data obtained through YouTube API Services:

• •Encryption in transit — all data transmitted between your browser and our servers is protected using HTTPS/TLS encryption
• •Encryption at rest — sensitive data such as OAuth tokens and credentials are encrypted at rest in our database
• •Access controls — we enforce role-based access controls and least-privilege principles for internal access to user data
• •Minimal OAuth scopes — we request only the minimum required OAuth 2.0 scopes from YouTube API Services necessary to provide our features
• •Regular security reviews — we periodically review our security practices and update them as needed to address emerging threats

9. Third-Party Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. Please review their policies before providing your data.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as accessing your stored personal data, requesting deletion, or revoking access to linked services. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

You have the right to:

• •Access your YouTube data stored by ShortReels
• •Request deletion of your stored YouTube data
• •Revoke ShortReels's access to your YouTube account
• •Receive a copy of your stored data

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the current version. If we make material changes, we will notify users as appropriate.