Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 12, 2026

VidSyndicate is operated by VidShare. VidShare ("we," "us," or "our") provides social media publishing, video distribution, and livestream management services under the VidSyndicate brand (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use the Service.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or submit content. We also collect limited technical data automatically, such as your IP address, device type, browser type, and usage data for analytics and security purposes.

Google and YouTube User Data We Access

VidSyndicate uses Google OAuth 2.0, the YouTube Data API, and YouTube Live Streaming API to provide YouTube publishing and livestream management features.

When a user connects a YouTube account, VidSyndicate accesses Google user data associated with the user’s YouTube account that is authorized by the user through Google OAuth.

The Google/YouTube user data accessed by VidSyndicate includes:

  • YouTube channel ID and channel information needed to identify and manage the connected YouTube channel.
  • YouTube videos associated with the connected channel, including video IDs, titles, descriptions, privacy settings, publishing status, and other video metadata.
  • Videos uploaded or managed by the user through VidSyndicate.
  • YouTube Live broadcasts associated with the connected channel, including broadcast IDs, titles, descriptions, scheduled start times, privacy settings, broadcast status, latency configuration, and livestream configuration.
  • YouTube Live stream information required to create, configure, start, monitor, and end livestreams.
  • YouTube live chat messages and related chat information when the user uses VidSyndicate’s livestream management features.
  • YouTube comments, ratings, likes, viewer counts, concurrent viewer counts, and other engagement information made available through the YouTube APIs and used by VidSyndicate features.
  • Google OAuth access tokens and refresh tokens required to maintain the user-authorized YouTube connection.

OAuth Scopes Used by VidSyndicate

VidSyndicate requests the following Google OAuth scopes:

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube.upload

Allows VidSyndicate to upload and manage videos on the user’s YouTube channel.

https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube.force-ssl

Allows VidSyndicate to access and manage YouTube videos, ratings, comments, captions, and YouTube Live functionality on behalf of the authenticated user.

VidSyndicate uses this Google user data only to provide functionality requested by the user, including uploading and publishing videos, scheduling videos, creating and managing YouTube Live broadcasts, displaying livestream status, displaying live chat and comments, showing viewer and engagement information, and managing YouTube content from within VidSyndicate.

We request only the Google and YouTube permissions necessary to provide the features you enable and do not request access to Google user data that is unrelated to the functionality of the Service.

VidShare / VidSyndicate does not sell Google user data and does not use Google user data for advertising. Google user data is shared with service providers only when necessary to host, secure, maintain, or provide the requested functionality of the Service, or when disclosure is legally required. Service providers may process such data only as necessary to provide services to VidShare / VidSyndicate and are not permitted to use it for their own advertising purposes. OAuth credentials and tokens are stored securely and are not exposed publicly.

You may disconnect your Google or YouTube account at any time through VidShare / VidSyndicate. You may also revoke access through your Google Account security settings or through Google's third-party app access controls. Disconnecting an account stops future API access by VidShare / VidSyndicate. You may delete your VidSyndicate account through any available account-deletion controls and may request deletion of stored Google-related data by contacting us using the support contact below.

When you disconnect the Google/YouTube integration or delete your VidSyndicate account, associated Google OAuth credentials, tokens, and connected-account data are deleted or invalidated, unless retention is required for legitimate legal, security, or fraud-prevention purposes.

VidShare, also operating as VidSyndicate, complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy. VidShare’s use and transfer to any other app of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Facebook and Instagram Data

Our Service may use Facebook/Instagram permissions to publish content you authorize. We request only the permissions required to provide authorized publishing features and store access tokens securely. We do not use Facebook or Instagram data for advertising or to build user profiles.

You can revoke access at any time through your Facebook account settings. We do not share Facebook/Instagram data with third parties except as required to operate the Service or comply with law.

TikTok Data

Our Service may use TikTok permissions to publish content you authorize. We request only the permissions required to provide authorized publishing features and store access tokens securely. We do not use TikTok data for advertising or to build user profiles.

You can revoke access at any time through your TikTok account settings. We do not share TikTok data with third parties except as required to operate the Service or comply with law.

Pinterest Data

Our Service may use Pinterest permissions to publish content you authorize. We request only the permissions required to provide authorized publishing features and store access tokens securely. We do not use Pinterest data for advertising or to build user profiles.

You can revoke access at any time through your Pinterest account settings. We do not share Pinterest data with third parties except as required to operate the Service or comply with law.

How We Use Information

We use collected information, including Google and YouTube user data, only to provide requested features, operate and improve the Service, maintain security, process requests, and communicate with you. We do not sell your personal information or use Google user data for advertising purposes.

Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to provide the Service and comply with legal obligations. OAuth tokens are retained only while necessary to maintain authorized connections and provide requested features, including publishing and livestream management. Tokens are deleted or invalidated when the connected integration is disconnected, the user revokes access, or the associated account is deleted, subject to legitimate legal, security, or fraud-prevention retention requirements.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

Your Choices

You may opt out of receiving emails from us at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails. You may also revoke connected platform access (including Google/YouTube, Facebook/Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest) through your account settings on each platform.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at hello@vidsyndicate.com.