Privacy Policy for KIVO LAB

Last Updated: July 26, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how KIVO LAB ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our YouTube tools and services (the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When using KIVO LAB, you may voluntarily provide:

  • YouTube URLs: Video links you paste to generate tags, download thumbnails, etc.
  • Contact Information: If you email us for support (email address, name).
  • Generated Content: Tags, descriptions, or titles you create with our tools.

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

We automatically receive:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, tools used.
  • Cookies: Small data files to improve functionality (you can disable in browser settings).

1.3 YouTube API Data

Through YouTube's API, we may process:

  • Public video metadata (titles, descriptions, tags)
  • Thumbnail images (for download functionality)
  • Video transcripts (if using our transcript tool)

We do not access private YouTube data or require YouTube account login.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To Provide Services: Process YouTube URLs to deliver tool results.
  • Improve Tools: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features.
  • Prevent Abuse: Detect and block spam/automated traffic.
  • Communicate: Respond to support inquiries.
  • Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements.

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We never sell your data. Limited sharing occurs with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted vendors for hosting, analytics, and security.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law (e.g., court orders).
  • Business Transfers: In case of merger/acquisition (users will be notified).

4. Data Retention

  • YouTube URLs: Deleted after processing (not stored long-term).
  • Logs: Automatically deleted after 30 days.
  • Emails: Retained for 1 year after last contact.

5. Security Measures

We implement:

  • SSL encryption for all data transfers
  • Regular security audits
  • Strict access controls
  • DDoS protection

While we take reasonable precautions, no online service is 100% secure.

6. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed outside your country but is protected via:

  • EU-US Data Privacy Framework compliance
  • Standard contractual clauses

7. YouTube API Compliance

KIVO LAB's use of YouTube API services adheres to:

You can revoke KIVO LAB's API access via Google's security settings.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Your Rights

Depending on location, you may:

  • Request access to or deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of non-essential cookies
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact: privacy@KIVO LAB.com

10. Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be:

  • Posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Announced via email (for registered users)

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries:

This policy is effective as of the Last Updated date above.