Privacy Policy | PeekaTube

Last Modified: August 5, 2025

This privacy policy ("Policy") describes how PeekaTube.com ("PeekaTube", "we", "us" or "our") collects, protects and uses the personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") you ("User", "you" or "your") may provide through the PeekaTube website (peekatube.com) or in the course of using our platform services (collectively, "Website").

Collection of Personal Information

We receive and store information you knowingly provide to us when you use our services or create an account through the Website. This includes:

• Your email address (required for authentication and service delivery)
• Authentication data when using social login providers (Google)
• Any content you paste or upload on the Website

Collection of Non-Personal Information

When you visit the Website, our servers automatically record information that your browser sends. This data may include:

• Your device's IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system type and version
• Language preferences
• Pages of our Website that you visit
• Time spent on those pages
• Information you search for on our Website
• Access times and dates
• Other statistics tracked through Google Analytics and PostHog

Browser Extension Permissions

Our browser extension, PeekaTube, requires specific permissions to function correctly. Below is an explanation of the permissions we request:

• Permission: Access your data for youtube.com and associated domains.
• Purpose: This permission is used exclusively to modify the YouTube webpage you are viewing. It allows our extension to read necessary video information and insert the video summary directly onto the page for your convenience. We do not access, collect, or store any of your personal data or Browse activity from your YouTube account or any other website.

Purchases

All purchases made through the Website are processed by a third-party payment processor, Polar (polar.sh). Polar may ask you for personal and/or non-personal information, such as your name, address, email address, credit card information, or other Personal Information. Polar has its own privacy policy (polar.sh/legal/privacy) that describes its collection and use of personal information. PeekaTube does not control Polar or its collection or use of information. Any questions or concerns about Polar’s practices should be directed to Polar.

Polar provides us with certain non-personal information relating to purchases made by visitors to the Website. This non-personal information may include details of the purchase such as the date, amount paid, and product purchased. This non-personal purchase information may be linked to the Personal Information you provide to us (typically limited to your email address, as stated above). Polar does not supply us with any of your other Personal Information such as your name, street address, or credit card information.

Cookie Policy

We use necessary cookies and similar technologies to maintain the Website's basic functions:

• Essential Cookies: To maintain your session and authentication status.
• Analytics Cookies: We use tools such as Google Analytics and PostHog to analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our services. These tools may use cookies to collect anonymous information. You can manage or refuse cookies through your browser settings.

Cookie Usage Details

• Authentication Cookie: Expires after your session ends.
• Session Cookie: Expires after your browser is closed.

We strive to minimize cookie usage and do not use any third-party marketing or tracking cookies.

Email Communications

We use Resend to send:

• Service notifications and updates
• Account-related communications

Use and Processing of Collected Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Personalize your experience
• Process transactions
• Send necessary notifications
• Analyze service usage through Google Analytics and PostHog
• Maintain service security and prevent abuse

Information Transfer and Storage

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country. By using our service, you consent to such transfer. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, particularly for users in the European Union.

The Rights of Users

You have the right to:

• Access your Personal Information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to data processing
• Export your data
• Withdraw consent for optional processing

Security

We implement security measures including:

• Secure HTTPS connections
• Encrypted data storage
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and monitoring
• Authentication through secure, standardized mechanisms

Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach, we will:

• Investigate and secure our systems
• Notify affected users via email
• Report to relevant authorities if required
• Take steps to prevent future incidents

Data Retention

We retain your information for the following periods:

• Account Information: For as long as your account remains active, plus 30 days after deletion.
• Content You Upload: For 30 days from creation, or until you manually delete it.
• Payment Records: For 7 years (as required by tax regulations).
• Usage Logs: For 90 days.
• Analytics Data: For 12 months in an anonymized form.

You can request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Business Information

PeekaTube is operated as a sole proprietorship based in Taiwan.

EU Representative

As we operate from Taiwan, EU users can contact us directly at hello@projectstain.dev for GDPR-related matters.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Significant changes will be communicated via email to registered users.

Contact Information

For any questions about this Policy, please contact us at: hello@projectstain.dev