WhalePod Browser ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. We do not sell your personal data.
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, such as YouTube. We store authorization tokens only, 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 and app version.
- Usage logs: feature usage records and error logs for troubleshooting.
- IP address: used for security verification and service access control.
1.3 Information We Do Not Collect
- Your social platform account passwords.
- Payment card or financial account information. Payments are handled by third-party processors.
- Contacts, location data, microphone data, or camera data.
2. Google / YouTube Data
WhalePod Browser uses Google OAuth 2.0 to access your YouTube channel only for automated video uploading actions you explicitly request.
| Permission Scope | Purpose | Shared with Third Parties |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.upload | Upload videos to your YouTube channel on your behalf. | No |
| youtube.readonly | Read channel information such as channel name and ID for account display. | No |
- We use Google/YouTube data only for operations you explicitly request.
- We do not use YouTube authorization tokens or channel data for advertising, analytics resale, or unrelated profiling.
- You may revoke access in the app or through your Google Account Permissions page.
- Our use of Google user data complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including Limited Use requirements.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect solely to provide, maintain, and improve WhalePod Browser; execute publishing tasks you initiate; send service notifications; diagnose technical issues and security incidents; and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. Data Storage and Security
- Your data is primarily stored locally on your device because WhalePod Browser is a desktop application.
- OAuth authorization tokens are stored encrypted and are never transmitted in plain text.
- Network communications use HTTPS encryption.
- We use access controls to limit server data access to authorized personnel only.
- If a data security incident occurs, we will notify affected users as required by applicable law.
5. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only with third-party platforms you authorize, when legally required, or with service providers who help operate our services and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
6. Local Storage
WhalePod Browser uses local storage, including a local SQLite database, to save account configuration and authorization tokens. This data resides in your device's application data directory and is not uploaded to our servers unless needed to provide a feature you request.
7. Children's Privacy
WhalePod 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 relevant data.
8. Your Rights
- Request access to personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate personal data.
- Request deletion of your account and associated data.
- Withdraw consent by revoking third-party platform authorizations.
- Request data portability where applicable.
9. Data Deletion Instructions
To remove your data and revoke WhalePod Browser's access to connected social media accounts, email [email protected] with the subject "Data Deletion Request". Include your registered email address or the social account name you want disconnected. We will process the request and delete associated authorization tokens and data within 7 business days where technically and legally possible.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. For material changes, we will notify you via in-app notification, email, or website notice before the changes take effect. Continued use of WhalePod Browser after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
Product: WhalePod Browser
Email: [email protected]
Website: whalepodbrowser.com