Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SearchApp ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website searchapp.io (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Service.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Use of YouTube API Services

SearchApp uses YouTube API Services. By using our YouTube search and video features, you are also agreeing to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service.

Our use of information received from YouTube APIs will adhere to the YouTube API Services Terms of Service, including the Google Privacy Policy.

You can revoke SearchApp's access to your data via the Google security settings page.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Authentication Data

When you log in using Microsoft Azure AD (Microsoft Entra ID), we collect:

• Your email address
• Your name
• Unique user identifier
• Authentication tokens

3.2 User-Generated Content

When you use our Service, we store:

• Saved items (movies, TV shows, news articles, videos, music)
• Folder organization structure
• Search queries
• User preferences and settings

3.3 YouTube API Data

When you use our YouTube features, we access and temporarily cache:

• YouTube video search results
• Video metadata (title, description, thumbnail, channel information)
• Trending videos information
• Video details and statistics

Important: We do not permanently store YouTube data on our servers. YouTube search results are cached temporarily in your browser's local storage (up to 1 hour) to improve performance and reduce API calls.

3.4 Spotify API Data

When you use our Spotify search features, we access:

• Music search results (tracks, albums, artists)
• Metadata (song titles, artist names, album art, preview URLs)

We use Spotify's Client Credentials flow and do not access your personal Spotify account data.

3.5 Third-Party API Data

We access data from various third-party services including:

• TMDB (The Movie Database) for movies and TV shows
• JustWatch for streaming availability
• Mediastack for news articles

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining our Service
• User authentication and account management
• Storing your saved items and preferences
• Displaying search results from various sources
• Improving user experience and Service functionality
• Communicating with you about Service updates

5. How We Share Your Information

5.1 Internal Sharing

Your information is stored in our Azure-hosted database and is only accessible to:

• You (the account owner)
• System administrators for maintenance and support purposes

5.2 External Sharing

We make API calls to third-party services on your behalf:

• YouTube API: Search queries are sent to YouTube to retrieve video results
• Spotify API: Search queries are sent to Spotify to retrieve music results
• TMDB API: Search queries are sent to retrieve movie and TV show data
• Mediastack API: Search queries are sent to retrieve news articles

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

5.3 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 government agency).

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

SearchApp uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to store information on your device. Specifically, we use:

6.1 Essential Cookies

• Authentication Cookies: Microsoft Azure Easy Auth sets cookies to maintain your login session
• Session Cookies: Used to keep you logged in and maintain your session state

6.2 Browser Local Storage

We store data in your browser's local storage for:

• Cached search results (YouTube, Spotify, news, movies)
• User preferences and settings
• Cookie consent status
• Access tokens for API authentication

You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

6.3 Third-Party Cookies

When you use embedded content or features from third-party services (YouTube videos, Spotify previews), those services may set their own cookies. Please refer to their privacy policies:

• Google Privacy Policy (YouTube)
• Spotify Privacy Policy

7. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using:

• Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure
• SQL Server database with encryption
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Azure AD authentication and authorization

While we implement reasonable security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained as long as your account is active
• Saved Items: Retained until you delete them
• Cached API Data: Automatically expires after 1 hour in browser storage

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and data
• Export your saved items
• Opt-out of certain data collection

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: support@bytenine.com
• Website: https://searchapp.io
• Company: byteNine
• YouTube API Project Number: 846792694884

13. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service contains links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.