Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 28, 2026

NestTube ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of you and your children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use the NestTube mobile application and website.

Our Commitment to Children's Privacy

NestTube is designed for use by families with children under 13. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create a NestTube account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password (hashed, never stored in plain text)
• Parent PIN (hashed)
• Child profile names (first name only)

Usage Data

• Whitelisted channels and categories
• Watch session metadata (which videos were watched, duration)
• Channel requests from children
• Time limit settings

What We Do NOT Collect

• YouTube viewing history outside of NestTube
• Location data
• Device contacts
• Photos or media
• Advertising identifiers
• Third-party tracking data

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely to:

• Operate the NestTube service
• Display your whitelisted channels and videos
• Track watch sessions for parental monitoring
• Process channel requests
• Enforce time limits
• Send transactional emails (account verification, password reset)

Data Storage and Security

• All data is stored in secure, encrypted databases
• Passwords and PINs are hashed using industry-standard algorithms
• Data is transmitted over HTTPS/TLS
• Row-level security ensures families can only access their own data

Third-Party Services

NestTube uses the following third-party services:

• Supabase: Database and authentication (data stored in the US)
• Invidious: Self-hosted YouTube proxy for video playback (no user data is shared)
• RevenueCat: Subscription management (processes payment data)

We do not share your data with advertisers or data brokers.

Data Retention

• Account data is retained while your account is active
• Watch session data older than 90 days is automatically deleted
• You can request deletion of all your data at any time

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Export your data
• Opt out of non-essential communications

Parental Controls

Parents have full control over:

• Which channels children can access
• Time limits for each content category
• Whether children can submit channel requests
• All child profile data

Changes to This Policy

We will notify you of any material changes to this Privacy Policy via email and in-app notification at least 30 days before the changes take effect.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your family's data, contact us at:

Email: privacy@nesttube.app