Privacy Policy

Date of first release: 18-06-2023

Welcome to our browser-based live streaming software - "Yostream", a property of Turiyatita Technologies Pvt. Ltd. When you use our live streaming software "Yostream" and any other services we make available to you (collectively, the "Service"), we may collect, use, and disclose information about you. This privacy statement explains how we collect, use, and share information about you. Before using Yostream or gaining access to our Service, please take the time to thoroughly read this Policy.

1. Information That We Gather

1.1. Personal Information: When you create an account, use our software, or get in touch with us, we may collect the personal information you give us. Your name, email address, username, profile photo, and any other details you voluntarily supply may be included in this.

1.2. Usage Data: When you use the Software and Service, we may automatically gather some information about your usage. Your IP address, browser type, hardware details, operating system, log files, and usage trends may be included in this. Additionally, we might compile data on your social sharing activity, chat discussions, and the videos you stream.

2. Use of Information

We utilize the data gathered for the following reasons:

To offer, keep up with, and enhance our Software and Service.
To cater the features and content of the Software to your preferences and personalize your experience.
To get in touch with you and answer to your questions, comments, or support needs.
To send you correspondence about our Software and Service, including notices of upgrades and marketing materials.
To uphold our Terms of Service and safeguard the safety and reliability of our Software and Service.
To uphold legal requirements or respond to legitimate demands from governmental authorities.

3. Sharing of Information

In the following situations, we might divulge your personal data to other parties:

With your permission or under your guidance.
With contractors, service providers, and business partners who help us deliver the Software and Service. These third parties are obligated to maintain information confidentiality and are only permitted to use the data as required to provide the services.
In the event that we merge, acquire, or sell all or a portion of our assets, in which case personal data may be transferred as a result of the deal.
If we honestly believe such disclosure is required to abide by all applicable laws, rules, legal processes, or governmental requests.
To safeguard our own interests, as well as those of our users, business partners, and the general public.

4. Data Security

4.1. We employ appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to guard your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction because we take the security of your data seriously. Please be aware that while we follow industry best practices to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage over the Internet is 100% secure.

4.2. To secure data transmission between your browser and our servers, we employ encryption technology. To stop unauthorized access to our systems, we additionally use firewalls, access controls, and secure protocols.

4.3. Only authorized staff members who have a valid need to access your personal information in order to provide you with the Software and Service are permitted access. We make sure that any of our staff members and outside service providers who may have access to your personal information are subject to confidentiality agreements and are aware of the value of protecting the privacy and security of your data.

4.4. Although we take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, please be aware that no method of transmission or storage can provide 100% security. You understand and accept any risks connected with the transfer of such information as a result of our inability to guarantee the security of your information transmitted to or through our Software and Service.

4.5. If there is a data breach that jeopardize the security of your personal information, we will move quickly to lessen the effects of the breach and notify you in accordance with any applicable legislation.

4.6. We also encourage you to take precautions to safeguard your personal information, including using strong passwords, keeping your login information private, and exercising caution when disclosing personal information in open or unsafe settings.

4.7. Please get in touch with us right away if you have any questions or suspicions about the security of your personal information.

5. International Transfer

Yostream may include the overseas transfer of personal data. This implies that your personal data, including name, email, and other pertinent information, may be handled and stored in nations other than your own. We guarantee that any such foreign transfers adhere to all relevant data protection laws and regulations. By using Yostream, you agree to have your personal information transferred to the nations in which we do business. This will allow us to provide our services to you without interruption and secure your privacy.

6. Information Obtained by Third Party Accounts

Yostream is devoted to protecting our users' personal information because we recognize the value of privacy. We give you the choice to link your account with third-party platforms or services in order to give you a tailored and seamless experience. This enables us to have access to and gather certain personal data from those linked third-party accounts. By defining the kinds of information we might gather and how we utilize it, we hope to ensure transparency.

6.1. Types of Personal Information Collected:

Basic Profile Information: We may collect your name, username, profile picture, and other basic information associated with your connected third-party account.
Email Address: Your email address associated with the connected account may be collected to facilitate communication and account management.
Publicly Available Information: We may gather publicly available information from your connected third-party accounts, such as your bio, interests, and social media posts.

6.2. Purpose of Collection:

Ease of Use: By accessing information from connected third-party accounts, we can offer a more tailored experience. Whether you're a news broadcaster, a sports commentator, or a live event host, Yostream revolutionizes your broadcasting experience, making it easy to incorporate third-party information and elevate the impact and relevance of your broadcasts.
Simplified Registration: Connecting your account with third-party platforms allows for a streamlined registration process, eliminating the need for redundant data entry.

6.3. Data Protection and Security:

Confidentiality: We treat the personal information collected from connected third-party accounts with the utmost confidentiality and only use it for the purposes outlined in this policy.
Security Measures: We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Third-Party API Permissions: We adhere to the privacy policies and terms of service of the third-party platforms we integrate with, ensuring compliance with applicable data protection regulations.

6.4. User Control and Consent:

Opt-In Consent: Prior to collecting personal information from your connected third-party accounts, we will seek your explicit consent, clearly explaining the types of information we intend to collect and how we will use it.
Account Disconnect: You have the option to disconnect your account from third-party platforms at any time, thereby revoking our access to the associated personal information. Yostream will remove the data it has stored in relation to a YouTube channel when it disconnects it. Additionally, Google's security settings page allows you to remove access.

6.5. Data Retention:

We retain the collected personal information from connected third-party accounts for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6.6. Disclosure:

Yostream enables the user authorization capability for platform access by using Google's Application Programming Interface (API) Services. Yostream will comply with the Google API Service User Data Policy, including the Limited Use Requirements when using and transferring data obtained through Google APIs to any other app.

It is important to note that we do not control the data practices of the third-party platforms themselves. Therefore, we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies (check the Privacy Policy of Google for reference) to understand how your personal information is collected, used, and shared by them.

Since we have already mentioned that we have no control over the truthfulness, reliability, or security of these external links; users should use caution and be aware that they do so at their own risk when they click on third-party links. While using Yostream, users are strongly advised to study the terms of service and privacy policies of any external websites or services they may come across.

By connecting your account with third-party platforms, you acknowledge and consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy.

7. Children's Privacy

Individuals under the age of thirteen (13) are not permitted to use our software or services. Without parental permission, we never intentionally gather personal information from children. If we discover that we have unintentionally amassed a child's personal information, we will immediately take the necessary procedures to remove it from our databases.

8. Cookies

Yostream employs cookies for a number of crucial functions, including user identification, preference storage, and the delivery of tailored content and suggestions based on prior watching habits.

In addition to persistent cookies, which stay on your device until manually destroyed or for a certain amount of time, we also utilize session cookies, which are transient and are wiped when you close your browser or log out of Yostream. Your IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, and browsing habits are among the details acquired through cookies. All of this data is anonymized and used only for internal analytics aimed at enhancing our services.

Cookies help us track the effectiveness and usage of our streaming software, spot technical problems, and guarantee smooth navigation across our entire platform. You may be sure that the information obtained via cookies is never given to third parties for use in targeted advertising or for commercial gain.

Through your browser's settings, you have the choice to manage and control your cookie choices, allowing you to accept or reject cookies. Please be aware, though, that if you opt to disable cookies, some Yostream features might be restricted or inaccessible.

9. Data Removal

You may opt for account deletion through your account settings if you want your personal information to be deleted from our system. All linked personal data will be completely wiped from our records after your account has been deleted. Please be aware that deleting your account will prevent you from accessing Yostream or any saved preferences or history. Email support@yostream.io if you have any inquiries about the data deletion procedure.

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may occasionally amend this privacy statement to reflect modifications to our procedures or changes to applicable laws. Any significant modifications will be posted on our website or User to let you know about them.

10.1. From time to time, we may update this Privacy Policy to reflect modifications to our procedures or changes to applicable laws. By publishing the amended Privacy Policy on our website or by using another appropriate method, we will let you know about any significant changes.

10.2. To keep up with our data practices, it is your duty to frequently examine this privacy statement. Your continued use of our Software or Service following the publishing of any changes to this Privacy Policy will signify your acceptance of those changes and your agreement to follow and be bound by the revised Privacy Policy.

10.3. You should stop using our Software and Service and get in touch with us to ask us to delete your personal information if you disagree with any additions or modifications to this Privacy Policy.

10.4. We encourage you to frequently visit our website to check for revisions to our Privacy Policy.

(Yostream's Privacy Policy was last updated on 28-07-2023)