Privacy Policy
Last updated: Aug 26, 2024
1. Introduction
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our video hosting and sharing services.
At Streamify, we believe in transparency and want you to understand how we handle your data. By using our services, you trust us with your information, and we are committed to maintaining that trust. This policy applies to all services offered by Streamify Limited, an International Business Company registered in Seychelles.
1.1 Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy covers:
- Information we collect about you
- How we use this information
- How we share this information
- Your rights and choices regarding your information
- How we protect and retain your data
1.2 Your Consent
By using Streamify's services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
1.3 Changes to This 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 any material changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
1.4 Key Principles
Our approach to privacy is guided by the following principles:
| Principle | Description |
|---|---|
| Transparency | We aim to be clear about what information we collect and how we use it. |
| Necessity | We collect and process only the information that is necessary to provide and improve our services. |
| Security | We implement robust measures to protect your data from unauthorized access and breach. |
| Compliance | We adhere to applicable data protection laws and regulations. |
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section of this policy.
2. Information We Collect
At Streamify, we collect specific types of information to provide and improve our services, support our affiliate system, and enhance user experience. Here's a detailed breakdown of the information we collect:
2.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Username
- Password (stored in an encrypted format)
2.2 Usage and Device Data
We automatically collect information about how you interact with our service:
Device Information:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device type
- Ad-blocking software detection
Network Information:
- We use intelligence to detect if the visiting IP is using a VPN, proxy, or Tor network
Interaction Data:
- Videos watched
- View time
- Access logs
- Pages viewed
- Error logs
2.3 Content Data
This refers to the content you upload to our platform:
- Video files
- Video metadata (title, description, tags, etc.)
2.4 Affiliate System Data
To support our affiliate system that pays content uploaders:
- View counts for uploaded videos
- Data necessary to process payments for the affiliate system
2.5 Analytics and Advertising Data
Analytics
- We use a fully in-house analytics platform
- Analytics data is collected and stored on our own servers
- We process and analyze usage data internally to improve our services
Advertising
Our advertising system operates as follows:
- We use popup advertisements on our platform
- Our servers redirect users to ad exchange networks for these popups
- While the initial redirection is processed internally, the actual ad content and user interaction with ads occur on external ad networks
- We may receive aggregate data from these ad networks about ad performance
Error Logging
- Error logs are managed and stored within our own systems
2.6 Use of Cookies and Local Storage
We use a combination of HTTP-only cookies and localStorage to manage sessions and enhance your user experience:
HTTP-only Cookies
- Purpose: Solely for session management
- Security: HTTP-only, inaccessible to client-side scripts
- Duration: Session cookies, deleted when you close your browser
- No Tracking: Not used for tracking or advertising
- Necessity: Essential for maintaining your logged-in state
Local Storage
- Purpose: Enhances user experience by remembering preferences and settings
- Stored Data: May include:
- Video player settings (e.g., volume level)
- Last watched position in videos
- User interface preferences
- Persistence: Data persists after browser closure, specific to our domain
- Data Safety: No sensitive personal information stored
User Control
- You can manage cookies and clear localStorage through browser settings
- Disabling cookies may affect your ability to remain logged in
We do not employ any other tracking technologies beyond these implementations.
We are committed to transparency in our data collection practices. If you have any questions about the information we collect or how we use it, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section of this policy.
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3. How We Use Your Information
At Streamify, we use the information we collect for various purposes to provide, maintain, and improve our services. Here's a detailed explanation of how we use your information:
3.1 Providing and Maintaining the Service
- Account Management: We use your account information to create and manage your Streamify account, allowing you to upload, access, and share videos.
- Video Hosting and Streaming: We use the content data you provide to host and stream your videos to viewers according to your sharing preferences.
- Session Management: We use HTTP-only cookies to keep you logged in and maintain your session as you navigate our platform.
3.2 Improving User Experience
- Customization: We use localStorage to remember your preferences (such as video player settings and last watched positions) to enhance your user experience.
- Service Optimization: We analyze usage data to understand how our service is used, which helps us improve our platform's functionality and user interface.
3.3 Security and Fraud Prevention
- Account Protection: We use your device and network information to detect and prevent unauthorized access to your account.
- Abuse Prevention: We monitor for potential abuse of our service, including detection of VPNs, proxies, or Tor usage, to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with our terms of service.
3.4 Affiliate System Management
- View Tracking: We track video views to facilitate our affiliate system that compensates content creators.
- Payment Processing: We use necessary data to process payments to content creators through our affiliate program.
3.5 Advertising
- Ad Serving: We use your information to serve popup advertisements, redirecting to ad exchange networks.
- Ad Performance Analysis: We may use aggregate data received from ad networks to analyze ad performance and improve ad relevance.
3.6 Communication
- Service Updates: We may use your email address to send important service-related notifications and updates.
- Support: We use your information to respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
3.7 Legal Compliance
- We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
3.8 Analytics and Research
- We conduct analytics and research on aggregated or de-identified data to improve our services and develop new features.
We strive to use your information responsibly and only for purposes that are essential to providing and improving our video hosting service and managing our affiliate program. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
If you have any questions about how we use your information, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section of this policy.
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4. How We Share Your Information
At Streamify, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We share your information only in limited circumstances and for specific purposes. Here's a detailed explanation of how and when we might share your information:
4.1 Advertising Partners
Ad Exchange Networks
When you interact with popup advertisements on our platform, you are redirected to third-party ad exchange networks. While we do not directly share your personal information with these networks, they may collect certain information about your device and interactions with the ads.
Aggregate Data
We may share aggregate, non-personally identifiable information about ad performance with our advertising partners.
4.2 Service Providers
We may engage trusted third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service, provide the Service on our behalf, perform Service-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our Service is used. These third parties have access to your information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
4.3 Affiliate System Payments
- For processing payments in our affiliate system, we use the payment information provided directly by the content creators. This typically includes:
- Payment amount (calculated based on views)
- Payment method (e.g., PayPal email) as provided by the user
- We do not share any additional personal information with payment processors beyond what is necessary to complete the transaction.
- The payment information is used solely for the purpose of facilitating payments to content creators through our affiliate program.
4.4 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
4.5 Business Transfers
If Streamify is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Website of any change in ownership or uses of your information.
4.6 With Your Consent
We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
4.7 What We Don't Share
Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
User Data
We do not share individual user data with content creators or other users.
4.8 International Data Transfers and Processing
Global Operations
Streamify operates with an international team, and our services are provided globally. As a result, your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located in various jurisdictions around the world where our team members and servers are located.
Data Protection
We are committed to protecting your data regardless of where it is processed or stored. We implement appropriate safeguards to ensure that your information is handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
Consent to Transfer
By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to various jurisdictions around the world where our team members and servers operate. These locations may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country of residence.
Compliance with Local Laws
We strive to comply with applicable data protection laws in all jurisdictions where we operate. If you have any concerns about your data being transferred or processed in a particular jurisdiction, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section of this policy.
We are committed to ensuring that any sharing or processing of your information is done securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. If you have any questions about how we handle international data transfers or processing, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section of this policy.
5. Children's Privacy
5.1 Age Restrictions
Streamify is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are under 13, please do not use or attempt to use our service or provide any personal information about yourself to us.
5.2 Parental Consent
In certain jurisdictions, parental consent may be required for the processing of personal data of individuals under the age of 16. If you are between the ages of 13 and 16, please ensure you have obtained your parent's or guardian's consent before using our service or providing any personal information.
5.3 Discovery of Child Data
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers as quickly as possible.
5.4 Reporting
If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under the age specified above, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section of this policy.
5.5 Content Restrictions
While Streamify allows legal adult content, we strictly prohibit any content involving minors in sexually explicit situations. Such content is not allowed under any circumstances and will be immediately removed if discovered.
5.6 Parental Controls
We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's Internet usage and to help enforce this Policy by instructing their children never to provide personal information through our service without their permission.
By using Streamify, you represent that you meet the age requirement stated in this section. If you do not meet this requirement, please do not use our service.
6. Your Rights and Choices
At Streamify, we provide certain options for you to manage your information within our platform. By using our service, you agree to our data practices as outlined in this Privacy Policy. Here are the choices available to you:
6.1 Access and Update Your Information
Account Information
You can review and update your account information at any time by logging into your Streamify account and visiting your account settings page.
Content Data
You have full control over the video content you upload to our platform. You can edit, replace, or delete your videos through your account dashboard.
6.2 Deletion of Your Data
Account Deletion
You can delete your Streamify account at any time through your account settings. Please note that certain information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.
Content Removal
You can remove your uploaded videos at any time through your account dashboard.
6.3 Opt-out of Communications
Email Communications
You can opt-out of non-essential email communications from Streamify by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails.
6.4 Cookies and Local Storage
Browser Settings
You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our service.
Local Storage
You can clear local storage data through your browser settings, but this may reset your preferences and affect your user experience on our platform.
6.5 Do Not Track
Streamify does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from web browsers.
By using Streamify, you acknowledge and agree to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services. We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time, and you should check this Privacy Policy periodically for changes.
7. Enforcement and Legal Compliance
7.1 Policy Compliance Review
Streamify regularly reviews our compliance with our Privacy Policy. We are committed to adhering to the principles outlined in this policy and ensuring that we handle user data responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
7.2 Complaint Handling
When we receive a formal written complaint, we will contact the person who made the complaint to follow up. We work with the appropriate regulatory authorities, including local data protection authorities, to resolve any complaints regarding the transfer of personal data that we cannot resolve with our users directly.
7.3 Cooperation with Regulatory Authorities
We cooperate with regulatory authorities, including local data protection authorities, if they contact us about privacy-related matters or the transfer of personal data.
7.4 Use of Data in Legal Contexts
We reserve the right to use user data for defense in the event of a legal dispute, if we are legally obliged to do so (e.g., by a court order in the state in which we have our registered office). This may include, but is not limited to:
- Username
- Number of uploaded files
- Other relevant account information
7.5 Legal Obligations
We may disclose user information if required by law, regulation, or legal process. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of such disclosures unless prohibited by law or if doing so would pose a risk to Streamify or its users.