Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2, 2025

Organization: The City Church (Batavia, NY)

The City Church (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website and services, including our use of YouTube API Services. By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy, Google’s Privacy Policy, and YouTube’s Terms of Service.

1. Use of YouTube API Services

Our website uses YouTube API Services to display video content, such as livestreams, event recordings, and related media.

By using this site, you agree to the YouTube Terms of Service. For more details on how Google collects and protects data, please see the Google Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Access

Through the YouTube API, we may access the following public information:

• Video titles, thumbnails, and descriptions
• Livestream availability and status
• Channel name and metadata

We do not collect, store, or process any personal data from users through YouTube API Services.

3. How We Use Information

The limited information retrieved from YouTube (such as video thumbnails, titles, and livestream details) is used only to display video content on our website. We do not use this information for advertising, profiling, or resale.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, share, or disclose YouTube API data to third parties. If technical service providers (such as hosting) require temporary access, they are bound by confidentiality and security obligations.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We do not use cookies or tracking technologies to collect YouTube API data. If our website uses cookies for basic functionality (such as login sessions, analytics, or preferences), they do not contain YouTube API data or personal identifiers.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Request clarification about how we use YouTube API data
• Request deletion of any stored information related to you (if applicable)

7. Contact Information

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”