🔒 Privacy Policy

CultClipz

Last Updated: January 30, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to CultClipz ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"). CultClipz 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 OAuth Authentication Data

When you choose to log in using OAuth providers (Google, Twitch, Twitter, Discord, Reddit, Apple, or TikTok), we collect the following information from your provider account:

• User ID/Account identifier from the provider
• Display name
• Avatar/Profile picture URL
• Email address (only if provided by the provider and with your consent)

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with CultClipz, including:

• Browser type and version
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent
• Clips viewed and engaged with
• Search queries

2.3 Cookies and Tracking

We use localStorage to store your authentication JWT tokens locally on your device. These tokens are used to maintain your logged-in session and are never transmitted to third parties.

3. How We Use Your Information

CultClipz uses the collected information for the following purposes:

• Authenticate users and manage user accounts
• Provide and improve our services
• Display personalized content and recommendations
• Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations
• Communicate important service updates

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Data Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encrypted database connections
• JWT tokens with 7-day expiration
• HTTPS for all communications
• Secure password hashing for admin accounts
• UNIQUE constraints to prevent duplicate accounts

4.2 Data Retention

Your data is retained as long as your account is active. You can request account deletion at any time by contacting us.

5. Third-Party OAuth Providers

CultClipz uses OAuth authentication provided by third-party services. When you use these services, you authorize CultClipz to access certain information from your accounts. Please review the privacy policies of each provider:

• Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/p/privacy-notice
• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/privacy
• Discord: https://discord.com/privacy
• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/policies/privacy-policy
• Apple: https://www.apple.com/privacy/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/privacy

6. User Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Right to Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Children's Privacy

CultClipz does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, if necessary, by sending you a notification.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether your information is sold or disclosed
• Delete personal information collected from you
• Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information

10. EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU, UK, or EEA, you have rights under the GDPR. CultClipz processes personal data only with your consent or as necessary to provide services. You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Erase your data
• Restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

11. Disclaimer

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data. Your use of CultClipz is at your own risk.