1. Introduction

CULTURIA ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Account Information

• Email address (when you sign up)
• Password (encrypted)
• Google account information (if you sign in with Google)

User-Generated Content

• YouTube video links you submit
• Video titles and descriptions
• Category selections
• Country associations

Usage Data

• Videos you favorite
• Your submission history
• Authentication logs

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Authenticate your account
• Process and review video submissions
• Display your submitted and favorited content to you
• Communicate with you about the Service
• Improve and optimize the Service
• Prevent spam and abuse

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted backend service provider. We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure authentication, and row-level security policies to protect your information.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers (Supabase for database, Google for authentication)
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• With your consent

Note: Approved video submissions (YouTube links) are publicly visible to all users.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google OAuth: For authentication (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
• YouTube: For video hosting (subject to YouTube's Privacy Policy)
• Supabase: For data storage and authentication

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and local storage to maintain your authentication session and improve your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit functionality.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Update or correct your information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Edit or delete your submissions
• Withdraw consent for data processing

9. Data Retention

We retain your account information and submissions as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, though approved video links may remain visible without attribution to you.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

11. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us through our website.