Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information We DO NOT Store:

• Your TikTok access tokens or refresh tokens
• Your video files or content
• Your TikTok account information
• Your personal data or profile information

Information We Temporarily Process:

• Access tokens (in memory only, during request processing)
• Video files (in memory only, during upload processing)
• IP addresses (for rate limiting, not stored permanently)

Logs We Keep:

• Server logs with timestamps and request status
• Error logs for debugging purposes
• Upload metadata (filename, file size, timestamp) in memory

2. How We Use Information

We use information only to:

• Facilitate video uploads to TikTok
• Implement rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Debug and improve the service
• Comply with TikTok's API requirements

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your information. We may share information only:

• With TikTok, as required for the upload service
• If required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights or the safety of others

4. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all communications
• No persistent storage of sensitive data
• Memory-only processing of tokens and videos
• Regular security reviews and updates

5. Third-Party Services

VidPipe integrates with:

• TikTok API: Subject to TikTok's Privacy Policy
• Render (hosting): Subject to Render's Privacy Policy

6. Data Retention

We follow a minimal data retention policy:

• Tokens: Discarded immediately after request completion
• Videos: Discarded immediately after upload to TikTok
• Upload logs: Stored in memory only (lost on server restart)
• Server logs: Retained for debugging purposes only

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access information about your usage (limited due to stateless design)
• Request deletion of any stored data
• Revoke TikTok access tokens at any time
• Contact us with privacy concerns

8. Children's Privacy

VidPipe is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

9. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in servers outside your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes through our service.

11. Contact Us

For privacy questions or concerns:

• Create an issue on our GitHub repository
• Contact us through available support channels

12. Compliance

This policy is designed to comply with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable privacy laws