Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. Introduction

AI Hot Video ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Contact information when you reach out to us
  • Feedback and comments you submit
  • Newsletter subscription information (email address)

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click-through rates
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
  • Cookies and Tracking: See our Cookie Policy below

2.3 Third-Party Data

We collect publicly available data from YouTube's API and other public sources to provide analytics and insights. This data includes channel information, video metadata, and publicly available statistics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide and maintain our analytics platform
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
  • Marketing: To send newsletters and updates (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services, such as:

  • Web hosting providers (Vercel)
  • Database services (Supabase)
  • Analytics services (Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics)
  • Email services for newsletters

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

5.1 Types of Cookies

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (like theme preference)

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain information for the following periods:

  • Analytics Data: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely
  • Contact Information: Until you request deletion or unsubscribe
  • Usage Logs: Typically retained for 12 months for security purposes
  • Public YouTube Data: Refreshed regularly as available from public sources

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Through our website's contact form
  • By email at our support address
  • By mail (if a physical address is provided)

14. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to be informed about data collection and use
  • Right of access to your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Rights related to automated decision making and profiling