Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 11, 2026

At OysterPin, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension, website (oysterpin.app), and related services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account.
  • Saved Places: Locations, and notes you save through the Service.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with the Service, including features used, pages visited, and extraction activity (e.g., number of AI extractions performed).
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers for analytics and troubleshooting.

1.3 Video Content

When you use OysterPin on a YouTube video, our AI processes publicly available video metadata (title, description, comments) to extract place information. We do not record, store, or access the video content itself.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Process AI extractions and deliver place data to your account
  • Sync your saved places across devices
  • Send important service-related communications
  • Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services (e.g., Google Firebase for authentication and data storage, Gumroad for payments) that may process your data on our behalf.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
  • Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of OysterPin, our users, or the public.

4. Third-Party Services

OysterPin integrates with the following third-party services:

  • Google Firebase: Authentication, database, and cloud functions.
  • Google Maps Platform: Map display and geocoding services.
  • Gumroad: Secure payment processing for paid plans.
  • YouTube API: Accessing publicly available video metadata (subject to YouTube Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy).

Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences. We may also use analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest, to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information
  • Export your data in a portable format
  • Opt out of non-essential data collection
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at oysterpinapp@gmail.com.

9. Children's Privacy

OysterPin is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: