Privacy Policy

Playlore (“we”, “us”) is an unofficial fan-created discovery and curation platform. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Playlore is an unofficial fan-created discovery and curation platform. Fans organize, rank, tag, and contextualize publicly available YouTube videos. Playlore is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any artist, record label, management company, YouTube, Google, or other rights holders unless a partnership is explicitly stated.

Privacy questions and deletion requests: privacy@playlore.app. Related terms are in our Terms of Use.

This policy covers the Playlore web app, mobile app, and related APIs that power progress, playlists, battles, and discovery features.

Playlore embeds YouTube playback. YouTube is a third party with its own privacy practices. See Google’s Privacy Policy.

Anonymous user id. On first use we generate an anonymous id stored on your device (local storage / secure storage). That id keys server-side progress, saves, and related product data so you can use Playlore without an account.

Product data. Depending on what you use, we may store points, levels, unlocks, saved playlists, battle votes, ranking/tier activity, personal collection grades, and other engagement events we instrument for product operation and measurement.

Operational logs. Our servers may log IP address, user agent, timestamps, and security/abuse metadata needed to operate and protect the service.

Device / app info (mobile). The mobile app may process device-local information needed for on-device features (for example local media scanning when you grant permission). We do not use marketing trackers in MVP.

You can optionally link an account (Google, Apple when available, or email magic link) so progress can be restored on a new device. Linking stores account identifiers from the identity provider and associates them with your Playlore user record. We do not require a public profile.

When Cognito (or an equivalent identity provider) is used for Save Progress, that provider processes authentication data under its own terms. Playlore product data deletion remains anchored on your Playlore user record (anonymous id and/or linked account).

We use the information above to:

• Operate Playlore features and persist your progress and saves
• Secure the service and prevent abuse
• Measure core product loops with basic analytics (no marketing cookies in MVP)
• Respond to privacy, support, and legal requests

Where GDPR/UK GDPR applies, we generally rely on: performance of a contract or steps at your request (providing the service you use); and legitimate interests (security, basic product analytics, unofficial fan-platform operation, balanced against your rights).

We use strictly necessary client storage for the anonymous id and session/auth state. MVP does not ship marketing cookies or a full consent banner unless we add non-essential trackers later.

Video playback uses YouTube privacy-enhanced embeds (`youtube-nocookie`). Loading a player may allow YouTube / Google to set cookies or similar technologies under their policies. Learn more in Google’s policies linked above.

• YouTube / Google — embeds and optional Google sign-in. Google Privacy Policy
• Apple — Sign in with Apple when offered. Apple Privacy Policy
• Auth and hosting — identity providers such as Amazon Cognito and our hosting/infra processors that help run the service.

We do not sell personal data. We may share information with processors that help us operate Playlore, when required by law or to protect rights and safety, or in connection with a business transfer (merger, acquisition, or asset sale), subject to appropriate safeguards.

We keep anonymous-keyed and account-linked product data while your Playlore identity remains active and as needed to operate the service, generally until you request deletion or your data is otherwise purged under our retention practices. Operational logs are kept for shorter security and debugging windows. Raw product analytics may be retained for shorter periods than core product records.

Access and deletion. Email privacy@playlore.app to request access or deletion. For MVP we can delete data keyed by your anonymous user id and/or linked account id. Include enough detail for us to locate your record (for example the anonymous id from your device if you still have it, or the email/provider used to link).

Account unlink / logout. You can sign out of a linked account in the app. Signing out does not by itself delete historical progress; use a deletion request for that.

If you are in the EEA, UK, or California (and similar regions), you may have additional rights (access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, objection, or opt-out of certain sharing/sale as defined by local law). Contact us to exercise them. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

Playlore is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 where that is the applicable age). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

Playlore and its processors may be located in the United States or other countries. If you access the service from elsewhere, your information may be processed in those locations, including transfers that may have different data-protection rules than your home country.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. For material changes, we will take reasonable steps to provide notice (for example an in-app notice or updated link placement) and, where required, seek consent.

Privacy and deletion requests: privacy@playlore.app.

See also About and Terms of Use.