Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Tennis Buddies (tennisbuddies.club) collects, uses, and shares information when you use our Service. Tennis Buddies uses YouTube API Services to manage and upload content to our own YouTube channel. By using our service, you acknowledge that Tennis Buddies uses YouTube API Services for video upload functionality to our platform's YouTube channel.

2. Information We Collect

  • Account Information: When you sign in using Google OAuth, we collect your name and email address for account creation and authentication purposes only.
  • Uploaded Content: Videos and related metadata (titles, descriptions) that you upload to our platform, which become Tennis Buddies' content.
  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, and device/browser information to improve our service.

Important: Tennis Buddies does not access, collect, or store any information from your personal YouTube account or channel. We only use Google OAuth for authentication purposes.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Authenticate users through Google OAuth for account access.
  • Upload user-submitted videos to Tennis Buddies' own YouTube channel.
  • Manage and display content on our platform.
  • Improve and personalize your experience on our platform.
  • Communicate with users regarding their accounts and our services.

All personal data processed by Tennis Buddies adheres to Google's API Services User Data Policy requirements and is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate and maintain our platform (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services).
  • YouTube/Google: Video content and metadata when uploading to our YouTube channel via YouTube API Services.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of Tennis Buddies, our users, or others.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our website. These technologies help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website usage and performance
  • Provide personalized content and features
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud

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

6. Content Ownership and Usage Rights

By uploading content to Tennis Buddies, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display your content on our platform and associated YouTube channel. Tennis Buddies treats uploaded content as part of its own content library for platform operations.

7. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Upon account deletion, we will remove your personal information within thirty (30) days, though some information may be retained for legal compliance purposes.

8. Google Privacy Policy

Our use of Google services, including Google OAuth and YouTube API Services, is also governed by Google's Privacy Policy. We recommend reviewing Google's privacy practices to understand how Google handles your information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website. Continued use of our service after changes are posted indicates your consent to the revised policy.

10. Contact Information

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

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