Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and any profile information you provide. When you upload Sounds, we store the audio files and associated metadata (title, tags, description, category). We collect analytics data including page views, sound plays, and share events for platform operation.

2. How We Use Information

We use your information to: provide and operate the YTsounds platform; display user profiles and attribution for uploaded Sounds; communicate with you about your account; analyze usage to improve the service; comply with legal obligations including DMCA takedown processing.

3. Cookies

We use session cookies to maintain login state and remember your language preferences. No third-party tracking cookies are deployed by YTsounds.

4. Data Sharing

Your username and uploaded Sounds are publicly visible on the platform as part of the service. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties except as required by law.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Sounds you upload remain publicly accessible unless you delete them or they are removed through our DMCA process. You may request account deletion at any time.

6. Your Rights

You may access, correct, or delete your personal data by contacting us. You may delete your uploaded Sounds and account through the Settings page.

7. DMCA Records

We maintain records of DMCA takedown notices and counter-notifications as required by law. These records include the notice content, reporter information, and action taken.

8. Contact

For privacy inquiries or DMCA notices, use the Report feature on any Sound page.