Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 8, 2026

1. Who we are

Tube and Chill (tubeandchill.com) and its Czech edition YTDB.cz (ytdb.cz) are run by Josef Strzibny. This policy explains what information the Site collects, how it's used and who it's shared with. If you have questions or want to exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

2. YouTube API Services

The Site uses YouTube API Services to show public information about YouTube channels and videos, such as titles, descriptions, thumbnails and subscriber counts. By using the Site you agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service. Google's handling of data is described in the Google Privacy Policy.

The Site never asks for access to your YouTube account and doesn't access, collect or store any data from it. Thumbnails and channel images are loaded directly from YouTube's servers, so YouTube receives your IP address and browser details when you view them. Videos open on youtube.com, where YouTube's own terms and privacy policy apply.

3. Information we collect

  • Account information. When you sign up, we store your name, email address, a securely hashed password, your language and time zone, the topics you choose, your newsletter preference and the date you accepted our Terms. If you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email address from Google.
  • Sign-in records. To keep accounts secure, we record when you sign in and the IP address you signed in from.
  • Suggestions. Channels and videos you suggest, and any note you add to them.
  • Profile picture. If you upload one.
  • Usage data. Google Analytics and Beam Analytics collect information about how the Site is used, such as pages visited, browser type and approximate location. Our servers also keep short-lived technical logs, including IP addresses.

4. How we use it

We use this information to run your account, send the newsletters you subscribe to, recommend videos based on your topics, review your suggestions, keep the Site secure and understand how the Site is used so we can improve it. We don't sell your personal information.

5. Who we share it with

We share information only with services that help us run the Site:

  • DigitalOcean, which hosts the Site and stores its data and files.
  • Cloudflare, which protects the Site and delivers it to your browser.
  • Postmark, which sends our emails.
  • Google, for Google Sign-In and Google Analytics.
  • Beam Analytics, which measures visits without cookies.
  • Sentry, which reports errors so we can fix them.

Our channel summaries and blog posts are written with the help of AI services (OpenAI and Laky AI). Only public information about YouTube channels and videos is sent to them, never your personal information.

6. Cookies and local storage

The Site uses a session cookie to keep you signed in and to protect forms. Your browser's local storage remembers whether you prefer dark mode. Google Analytics sets cookies to measure visits. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, and you can opt out of Google Analytics with the Google Analytics opt-out add-on.

7. How long we keep it

We keep your account information until you delete your account. YouTube data is refreshed or deleted at least every 30 days.

8. Your rights

You can view and change your account information in your account settings, and delete your account there at any time. You can also ask us to access, correct, export or delete your information, or object to how we use it, by emailing [email protected]. We'll respond within 7 days. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority.

9. Changes to this policy

If we change this policy, we'll post the new version here and update the date at the top. If a change affects how we use the information you've given us, we'll ask for your agreement again.