Creator Kiwi Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 15, 2025

1. What This Policy Covers

This privacy policy explains how Creator Kiwi, provided by Creator Kiwi Inc., a Delaware C-Corporation operating in California, collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our content marketing platform. We help YouTube creators track which content drives revenue and conversions by connecting to your platforms and providing analytics.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Your email address and name
  • Login credentials (encrypted)
  • Profile information you choose to share
  • Billing information for paid subscriptions

2.2 Google Account Information

When you sign in with Google or connect your Google account, we collect certain information from your Google account to enable better integration with our platform:

  • Basic profile information: Your name, email address, and profile picture
  • Google account identifier: A unique identifier for your Google account
  • Authentication tokens: Secure tokens that allow us to access your connected Google services on your behalf

We only request and access this information with your explicit consent during the OAuth authorization process.

2.3 YouTube Integration Data

When you connect your YouTube channel through Google OAuth, we access, use, store, or share your Google user data to:

  • Channel information: Your YouTube channel name, description, subscriber count, and thumbnails
  • Video metadata: Video titles, descriptions, thumbnails, publish dates, and view counts with the ability to modify the video title and description
  • Video performance data: Analytics data including views, likes, comments count, and engagement metrics
  • Channel analytics: Subscriber growth, video performance trends, and audience insights
  • Comments and engagement: Read-only access to comments and engagement metrics for analytics purposes

2.4 Platform Integration Data

When you connect other platforms, we collect:

  • Payment platforms (Lemon Squeezy, Gumroad): Customer data, purchase amounts, and product information
  • Email marketing (Kit): Subscriber data and signup sources
  • Other integrations: Only the data needed to track conversions and provide analytics

2.5 Usage and Analytics Data

We automatically collect:

  • How you use Creator Kiwi (clicks, features used, time spent)
  • Link clicks and conversion tracking
  • Device information (browser, operating system)
  • IP address and general location
  • Error logs and performance data

2.6 Content You Create

We store:

  • Projects and content drafts you create
  • Comments and team collaboration data
  • AI-generated suggestions and your responses
  • Custom links and tracking configurations

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide our service: Connect your platforms, generate analytics, and track conversions
  • Improve features: Make Creator Kiwi better based on how you use it
  • AI assistance: Help our AI provide better content suggestions
  • Support: Respond to your questions and troubleshoot issues
  • Communication: Send important updates about your account and new features
  • Security: Protect your account and prevent unauthorized access

3.1 How We Use Google User Data

We use Google user data specifically to:

  • Authenticate your account: Verify your identity and provide secure access to Creator Kiwi
  • Display your profile: Show your name and profile picture in the Creator Kiwi interface
  • Connect YouTube analytics: Import and analyze your YouTube channel and video performance data
  • Generate insights: Create reports and dashboards showing how your YouTube content drives conversions
  • Track attribution: Identify which YouTube videos lead to sales, signups, or other conversions

We do not use Google user data for any purpose other than providing and improving our core service functionality.

4. How We Share Your Information

We don't sell your data. We only share information when:

  • You direct us to: Like connecting to your YouTube channel or payment platforms
  • Team members: People you invite to your workspace can see shared projects
  • Service providers: Companies that help us run Creator Kiwi (hosting, analytics, customer support)
  • Legal requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights

4.1 Google User Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade Google user data with third parties for their commercial purposes. We only share Google user data:

  • With your explicit consent: When you specifically authorize us to share data with integrated platforms
  • Within your workspace: With team members you invite to collaborate on your Creator Kiwi workspace
  • With service providers: Only as necessary to provide our service, under strict confidentiality agreements
  • For legal compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights and the rights of others

5. Data from Connected Platforms

5.1 YouTube

  • We access your channel data with read-only permissions through Google's YouTube Data API
  • We never post, delete, or modify your YouTube content
  • We use this data solely to provide analytics and insights about your content performance
  • You can disconnect your YouTube channel at any time through your Creator Kiwi settings

5.2 Payment Platforms

  • We track sales data to show which videos drive purchases
  • We don't store full payment details
  • We use this to calculate conversion rates and revenue attribution

5.3 Email Marketing

  • We track subscriber sources to show which videos drive signups
  • We don't send emails on your behalf

6. AI and Content Processing

When you use our AI features:

  • Your content may be processed to provide suggestions and improvements
  • We use anonymized data to improve our AI capabilities
  • You maintain full ownership of your content and any AI-generated suggestions
  • We don't use your content to train third-party AI models
  • Google user data is not used to train AI models or for any machine learning purposes outside of providing our core service

7. Data Security

We protect your information with:

  • Encryption for sensitive data both in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Limited access to your data on a need-to-know basis
  • Secure data centers and infrastructure
  • Industry-standard OAuth 2.0 security protocols for Google integrations

7.1 Google Data Security

We implement additional security measures for Google user data:

  • Secure token storage: OAuth tokens are encrypted and stored securely
  • Limited access: Only authorized personnel can access Google user data for support purposes
  • Regular audits: We regularly review our access to and handling of Google user data
  • Secure transmission: All communication with Google APIs uses encrypted HTTPS connections

8. Your Rights and Choices

You can:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data
  • Update: Change your account information anytime
  • Delete: Remove your account and data through your settings
  • Disconnect: Remove platform integrations whenever you want
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
  • Data portability: Export your data in a readable format

8.1 Google Data Rights

Regarding your Google user data, you can:

  • Revoke access: Disconnect your Google account through Creator Kiwi settings or your Google Account settings
  • Review permissions: See what Google data we access through your Google Account permissions page
  • Request deletion: Ask us to delete your Google user data by contacting support
  • Access data: Request a copy of the Google user data we've collected about you

9. Data Retention

We keep your data:

  • As long as your account is active
  • For a reasonable time after deletion to comply with legal requirements
  • You can request immediate deletion of your data anytime

9.1 Google Data Retention

For Google user data specifically:

  • Active accounts: We retain Google user data while your account is active and connected
  • After disconnection: We delete Google user data within 30 days of disconnecting your Google account
  • Account deletion: All Google user data is permanently deleted when you delete your Creator Kiwi account
  • Legal requirements: We may retain some Google user data longer if required by law

10. Age Requirements

Creator Kiwi is only for people 13 years old and older. We don't knowingly collect information from children under 13, including through Google OAuth.

11. International Data

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate protections are in place for international data transfers, including Google user data.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. We'll notify you of significant changes by email or through Creator Kiwi. If changes affect how we handle Google user data, we'll obtain your consent as required.

13. Third-Party Services

13.1 Google Services

Our integration with Google services is subject to:

  • Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Google's Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms
  • YouTube's Terms of Service: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms

By connecting your Google account, you acknowledge that your use of Google services through Creator Kiwi is also governed by Google's terms and privacy policy.

14. Contact Us

Questions about your privacy or this policy? Email us at [email protected].

For questions specifically about our use of Google user data, please include "Google Data" in your email subject line.

We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data. Thank you for trusting us with your information.