Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 28, 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how GopherUpload ("we," "our," or "the software") handles information when you use our YouTube video upload tool.
Information Collection
Data We Access
GopherUpload may access the following information solely for the purpose of uploading videos to YouTube:
- YouTube Account Information: Through OAuth 2.0 authentication, we access your YouTube account to upload videos on your behalf.
- Video Files: The software processes video files you choose to upload from your local device.
- Video Metadata: Title, description, tags, and other metadata you provide for your uploads.
Data We Store Locally
- OAuth Tokens: Authentication tokens are stored locally on your device (
youtube-token.json) to maintain your YouTube session.
- Configuration Settings: Your preferences are stored locally in
config.json.
Data We Do NOT Collect
- We do not collect personal information
- We do not transmit your data to any third-party servers
- We do not store your videos or metadata on external servers
- We do not track your usage or analytics
- We do not have access to your YouTube password
Third-Party Services
GopherUpload interacts with the following third-party services:
Data Security
- All authentication is handled through Google's secure OAuth 2.0 protocol
- Your credentials are never stored or transmitted by this software
- All data remains on your local device
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Revoke the application's access to your YouTube account at any time through Google Security Settings
- Delete locally stored tokens and configuration files
- Stop using the software at any time
Children's Privacy
This software is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date above.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please open an issue on the project's GitHub repository.
This software is provided as-is. Please review Google's and YouTube's privacy policies for information about how they handle your data.