Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 16, 2026

1. Overview

ContextTube (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

Our principle: transparency. The same transparency we build into our product applies to how we handle your data.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Account Data

When you sign up via Google or Apple, we receive:

• Name and email address
• Profile picture (if available)
• OAuth provider identifier

We do not receive or store your passwords from third-party providers.

2.2 Content Data

Content you publish on ContextTube (text, images, metadata) is stored on our servers and made available through our platform and API as you configure.

2.3 Usage Data

We collect:

• API usage (endpoints called, tokens consumed, timestamps)
• Content access patterns (which layers, which chunks)
• Basic analytics (page views, session duration)

Usage data is used for billing, platform improvement, and creator revenue calculation. It is not sold to third parties.

2.4 Local LLM Processing

When you use the WordPress Plugin in Local LLM mode, your content is processed entirely on your own hardware. No content is sent to our servers. Only metadata (chunk counts, token estimates) is synced if you enable platform integration.

3. How We Use Your Data

• Provide the Service — host content, serve API requests, calculate billing
• Analytics — track content consumption and usage metrics
• Improve the platform — understand usage patterns to build better features
• Communications — service announcements, billing notifications (you can opt out of marketing)
• Security — detect abuse, prevent fraud, protect the platform

4. Data Sharing

We share data only in these cases:

• Published content — content you publish is accessible through our platform and API (that's the point)
• Service providers — hosting (Vercel), payment processing, email delivery — under data processing agreements
• Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or government request
• With your consent — for any other purpose, we ask first

We do not sell personal data. We do not share your data with advertisers. Sponsored content on our platform is clearly marked and does not use personal data for targeting.

5. AI Consumer Access

When AI systems access content through our API, they receive the published content layers and associated metadata. They do not receive creator account information, email addresses, or usage data of other users.

All API access is logged. Creators can see aggregate statistics about how their content is consumed (which layers, how many tokens, frequency) but not the identity of API consumers.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use:

• Essential cookies — authentication session, preferences (required for the Service)
• Analytics — anonymous usage statistics to improve the platform

We do not use third-party advertising trackers or cross-site tracking.

7. Data Retention

• Account data — retained while your account is active, deleted within 30 days of account deletion
• Published content — retained while published, removed within 30 days of unpublishing or account deletion
• Usage logs — retained for 12 months for billing and analytics, then anonymized
• API access logs — retained for 90 days for security and debugging

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of all data we hold about you
• Correct — update inaccurate personal information
• Delete — request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export — download your published content in standard formats
• Object — opt out of non-essential data processing

To exercise these rights, contact privacy@contextube.ai. We respond within 30 days.

9. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), secure authentication (OAuth 2.0), and access controls. No system is perfectly secure — we will notify affected users promptly in the event of a data breach.

10. Children

ContextTube is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. International Users

Data is processed in Canada and the United States (via Vercel infrastructure). By using the Service, you consent to this transfer. We comply with applicable data protection laws including PIPEDA (Canada) and GDPR (where applicable).

12. Changes

We may update this policy. Material changes are communicated via email or platform notification at least 14 days in advance.

13. Contact

Privacy questions: privacy@contextube.ai

ContextTube
British Columbia, Canada