Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 30, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Kami × Nihongo accesses, uses, stores, and shares information when using Google and YouTube API Services.
1. Google and YouTube API Services
Kami × Nihongo uses the YouTube Data API and Google OAuth services to support authorized management of the Kami × Nihongo YouTube channel.
These services may be used for tasks such as authenticating the authorized channel owner and automatically setting or updating thumbnails for videos published on the Kami × Nihongo YouTube channel.
2. Information We Access
When Google OAuth authorization is used, the application may receive access to Google or YouTube account information and permissions necessary to perform the authorized YouTube operations.
This may include:
- OAuth access tokens and refresh tokens used to maintain authorized access.
- YouTube channel and video identifiers necessary to identify the content being managed.
- Permission to modify supported YouTube video properties, including custom thumbnails.
Kami × Nihongo does not intentionally access Google user data that is not required for these functions.
3. How Information Is Used
Google user data and OAuth credentials are used only to provide the authorized YouTube channel management functions described in this Privacy Policy.
The information is not used for advertising, profiling, or unrelated purposes.
4. Storage and Security
OAuth credentials required for automated operation may be stored securely in private development or automation environments, such as encrypted repository secrets.
Reasonable technical measures are used to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification of these credentials.
Google account passwords are not collected or stored by Kami × Nihongo.
5. Sharing of Google User Data
Kami × Nihongo does not sell Google user data.
Google user data is not shared with third parties for advertising, marketing, data brokerage, or profiling purposes.
Information may only be processed by infrastructure providers when necessary to operate the authorized automation and maintain its security.
6. Data Retention and Deletion
Google user data is retained only for as long as necessary to provide the authorized functionality.
Authorization may be revoked at any time through the security or connected-app settings of the relevant Google Account.
You may also request deletion of stored authorization information by contacting:
7. Google API Services User Data Policy
Kami × Nihongo's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
Google API Services User Data Policy
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated if the way Kami × Nihongo uses Google or YouTube API Services changes.
The latest version will always be published on this page.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of Google user data, please contact: