Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Nikagu ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information when you use nikagu.ai and its associated services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Account Information: When you sign in through our authentication provider, we receive your display name, profile picture, and a unique identifier. We do not collect or store passwords directly.

Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Platform, including pages visited, content viewed, votes cast, and submissions made. This helps us improve the service and maintain chart integrity.

Submission Data: When you submit content, we store the metadata you provide (title, description, AI tools used, YouTube URLs, category, and disclosure information).

Technical Data: We automatically collect browser type, device information, IP address, and access timestamps for security and analytics purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to: operate and maintain the Platform; calculate and display chart rankings based on community votes; verify creator identities and content authenticity; communicate with you about your account or submissions; detect and prevent fraud, vote manipulation, or abuse; improve Platform features and user experience; comply with legal obligations.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with: service providers who help us operate the Platform (hosting, analytics); law enforcement when required by law or to protect our rights; other users in the form of your public profile (display name, verification status) when you submit content or vote. Your voting history is aggregated and not publicly linked to your identity.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session. We may use analytics tools to understand Platform usage patterns. We do not use advertising cookies or share data with ad networks. YouTube embeds on our Platform are loaded in privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com) to minimize third-party tracking.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Voting data is retained to maintain chart accuracy. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, though aggregated, anonymized data (such as vote totals) may be retained for chart integrity.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: access the personal data we hold about you; request correction of inaccurate data; request deletion of your data; object to or restrict processing of your data; receive your data in a portable format. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure authentication tokens, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Nikagu is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. International Users

Nikagu operates globally. By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to servers located outside your country of residence. We take steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy regardless of where it is processed.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, contact us at [email protected]. For administrative matters, reach us at [email protected].