Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to NFL Draft IQ ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and share your information when you use our website and services. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. YouTube API Services

Our application uses the YouTube Data API v3 to display video content related to NFL draft prospects. By using our services, you are agreeing to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service.

When you use features that display YouTube videos, we access YouTube API Services to retrieve video information, including:

• Video titles, descriptions, and thumbnails
• Video metadata (publication dates, channel information)
• Video IDs and embed URLs

We do not collect or store your personal YouTube account information. The YouTube API is used solely to display publicly available video content on our website.

For more information about how Google handles your data, please review the Google Privacy Policy.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our services, including:

• Search queries and preferences
• Feedback and communications

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
• IP address and general location information
• Referrer information

3.3 YouTube API Data

Through the YouTube API, we access publicly available video data including:

• Video titles, descriptions, and metadata
• Video thumbnails and preview images
• Channel information
• Publication dates

This data is used solely for displaying video content on our website and is not stored permanently or associated with your personal information.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Display relevant video content through YouTube API integration
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

5. How We Share Your Information

5.1 Internal Use

Information collected may be shared internally among our team members and service providers who need access to perform their functions.

5.2 Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may have access to your information:

• YouTube/Google: When you interact with YouTube videos on our site, Google may collect information according to their privacy policy
• Analytics Services: We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our website
• Hosting Providers: Our website is hosted on third-party platforms that may have access to server logs and technical data

5.3 Third-Party Content and Advertisements

Our website may display third-party content, including:

• YouTube video embeds, which may include advertisements served by YouTube/Google
• Third-party analytics and tracking services
• Content from external sources

These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your online activities across different websites and services.

5.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We and our third-party partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

• Store your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Enable certain features and functionality

These technologies may be placed directly on your device or browser by us or by third-party service providers, including:

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• YouTube/Google for video content and related services
• Other third-party services that support our website functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

7. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

YouTube API data is not permanently stored on our servers. Video information is retrieved in real-time and cached temporarily to improve performance.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to object to processing of your information
• The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

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

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

12. Additional Resources

For more information about privacy and data protection:

• Google Privacy Policy
• YouTube Terms of Service
• Our Terms of Service