Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account or sign in using a third-party provider, we collect:

• Display name and email address
• Profile photo URL (from social providers, if provided)
• Authentication provider identifier (Google, Facebook, X/Twitter, or email/password)
• A unique user ID assigned by Firebase Authentication

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service, including:

• Pages visited and features used
• Stations watched and approximate watch time
• Chat messages you send (stored with your user ID)
• Votes, hypes, and other interactions
• Device type, browser, and general location (country/region via IP address)

Payment Information

If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment is processed by Stripe. We do not store your credit card number or payment details. We receive a Stripe Customer ID and subscription status which we use to manage your access level.

2. Android / Google Play App

The VidStations app on Google Play (package tv.vidstations.android) is a Trusted Web Activity that displays the same Service as vidstations.tv. This Privacy Policy applies to both the website and the Android app. The Android wrapper does not collect additional personal data beyond what this policy already describes.

The Android app does not use the Android Advertising ID. It does not request access to your camera, microphone, contacts, or precise GPS location. Approximate country or region from your IP address still applies, as it does on the website. Push notification delegation is not enabled.

Google Play users can delete their account from the Profile page using Delete Account, or request deletion through our contact form.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the Service
• To manage your account and subscription
• To personalise your experience (favourite stations, preferences)
• To display your display name and avatar in chat and community features
• To send transactional emails (email verification, password reset, billing receipts)
• To monitor and improve the Service through analytics
• To enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policy:

• Google Firebase (Authentication, Realtime Database, Firestore, Hosting) — firebase.google.com/support/privacy
• Google Analytics — Collects anonymised usage data. policies.google.com/privacy
• YouTube — Vidstations.tv uses YouTube API Services. By using the Service, you are also agreeing to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service. For more information on how Google manages your data, please see the Google Privacy Policy.
• Meta (Facebook Login) — If you sign in with Facebook, we receive your name, email, and profile photo from Meta. See Meta's Data Policy.
• X / Twitter — If you sign in with X, we receive your display name and profile photo. See X's Privacy Policy.
• Stripe — Processes payments for paid subscriptions. stripe.com/privacy

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Chat messages are retained for up to 90 days. You can permanently delete your account at any time from your Profile page using the Delete Account option. You may also request deletion assistance through our contact form.

We cache certain YouTube API data (such as video titles and durations) to improve service performance. This data is refreshed periodically and is not associated with your personal identity.

6. Cookies

We use browser local storage to remember your theme preference (light/dark). Firebase Authentication uses cookies and local storage to maintain your session. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique visitors. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function correctly.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please use our contact form and we will delete it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (or self-delete from the Profile page)
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact GREATDECADES LLC through our contact form.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact GREATDECADES LLC through our contact form.

11. Revoking Google/YouTube Access

You can revoke VidStations.tv's access to your Google/YouTube data at any time via the Google Security Settings page.