Privacy Policy

Introduction

Filteral ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service at filteral.app.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Password (stored securely hashed)

Platform Connection Data

When you connect third-party platforms, we collect:

• YouTube: Your channel subscriptions and public video metadata (titles, descriptions, thumbnails) via YouTube API Services
• Bilibili: Your watch history and subscriptions (accessed via authenticated session)
• Reddit & X: No personal data - we only access public content based on your interests

User Preferences

We store your preferences including:

• Interests and topics you specify
• Content preferences and settings
• AI-generated persona based on your viewing patterns

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Generate personalized content recommendations
• Improve our recommendation algorithms
• Send you email notifications (if enabled)
• Provide customer support
• Maintain and improve our service

Google API Services

Our use of Google API Services (including YouTube Data API) complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

We only access the minimum data necessary to provide recommendations. You can revoke our access at any time through your Google Account settings.

Data Storage and Security

• Your data is stored on secure cloud servers (Google Cloud)
• Authentication tokens are encrypted at rest
• All data transfers use HTTPS encryption
• We do not sell or rent your personal data
• We do not share your data with third parties except as required to provide our service

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account:

• All personal data is permanently deleted
• Connected platform tokens are revoked and deleted
• Recommendation history is deleted

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data
• Disconnect: Remove connected platforms at any time
• Opt-out: Disable email notifications

Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or through our service.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@filteral.app.