Effective Date: September 22, 2025

StreamGuide ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website and services (the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

StreamGuide does not collect or store any personal information from users.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We do not collect personal data such as IP addresses or device information for user tracking purposes.

1.3 YouTube API Data

Important Notice: StreamGuide uses YouTube API Services to provide our functionality. Through the YouTube API, we access:

• Public YouTube channel information
• Video metadata (titles, descriptions, thumbnails)
• Live stream scheduling data
• Video statistics and availability status

We do not collect, store, or access private user data from YouTube accounts. All data retrieved is public information available through YouTube's platform.

2. Use of YouTube API Services

This Service uses YouTube API Services. Your use of our Service is subject to the YouTube Terms of Service, available at: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms

By using StreamGuide, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You are bound by YouTube's Terms of Service
• YouTube data is accessed in compliance with YouTube's Developer Policies
• We respect YouTube's data usage and storage limitations

For more information about Google's data practices, please review the Google Privacy Policy at: http://www.google.com/policies/privacy

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our Service
• Monitor live streams and scheduled content
• Improve Service functionality and user experience
• Respond to user inquiries and support requests
• Ensure Service security and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal requirements or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• In connection with business transfers (mergers, acquisitions)

4.1 YouTube Data Sharing

YouTube data accessed through our Service is not shared with external parties and is used solely for the purposes described in this policy.

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Data Storage

• No personal information from users is collected or stored by StreamGuide.
• YouTube API data accessed through the Service is cached temporarily only to improve performance and user experience.
• We comply fully with YouTube's data retention requirements and policies.
• All cached YouTube API data is kept only as long as necessary to provide service functionality and is regularly refreshed or deleted.

5.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data related to the Service, including:

• Secure data transmission using HTTPS
• Internal access controls and authentication for the administrative interfaces and API credentials
• Regular security assessments and monitoring of the system
• Data encryption where appropriate

Note: The Service does not support user accounts or user authentication, and no personal user credentials are collected or stored.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Currently, StreamGuide does not use cookies or similar tracking technologies. In the future, we may implement third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us improve the Service. If and when such technologies are introduced, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly. We do not require explicit consent (e.g., cookie pop-ups) at this time since no cookies are used.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Since StreamGuide does not collect or store personal information of users:

• There is no personal data for you to request access to, correct, or delete.
• You have the right to contact us with any questions about privacy or data handling.
• If we begin collecting personal data or use tracking technologies, we will update this Privacy Policy and inform users of any new rights or choices available.

7.1 YouTube Data Rights

For data accessed through YouTube API Services, you can:

• Revoke StreamGuide's access through Google's security settings at: https://security.google.com/settings/security/permissions
• Contact us to request deletion of any cached YouTube-related data that we may store to provide the Service at: streamguidegr@gmail.com

Since StreamGuide does not collect or store any personal user information, and does not maintain user accounts, there are no personal data deletion requests to process. All YouTube data cached is public information accessed via the YouTube API and is stored temporarily and in compliance with YouTube policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy

Your continued use of our Service after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: streamguidegr@gmail.com
• Website: https://streamguide.gr
• Response Time: We will respond to privacy inquiries within 15 days