Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GwapaTube ("we," "us," "our") operates the GwapaTube platform at gwapatube.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you register for an account or use our Service:

• Email address
• Display name and username
• Password (stored in hashed form — we never store plain text passwords)
• Profile avatar/photo
• XRPL wallet address (if provided for GWAPA token rewards)

2.2 Content You Provide

• Videos you upload
• Comments you post
• Reports you submit

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Video viewing history and watch duration
• Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide, operate, and maintain our Service
• Process GWAPA token reward transactions to your XRPL wallet
• Process membership subscriptions and payments
• Send you service-related communications
• Enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Analyze usage trends to improve the Service
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

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

• Public Profile: Your username, display name, avatar, and uploaded videos are publicly visible.
• XRPL Blockchain: When you claim GWAPA rewards, your wallet address and transaction details are recorded on the public XRP Ledger.
• Service Providers: We use third-party services (e.g., Cloudflare for storage, Railway for hosting) that may process data on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Safety: We may share information when we believe it is necessary to prevent harm, investigate violations, or protect our rights.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. Videos are stored using Cloudflare R2 object storage. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encrypted database connections (SSL/TLS)
• Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms (bcrypt)
• HTTP-only secure cookies for authentication tokens
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session (authentication cookies)
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze site usage

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.

7. Data Retention

• Account data is retained for as long as your account is active.
• Videos uploaded on free accounts are automatically deleted 30 days after upload.
• Videos on paid membership tiers are retained for as long as the membership is active.
• If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
• XRPL transaction records are permanent on the blockchain and cannot be deleted.

8. 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
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Children's Privacy

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

10. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., X/Twitter for sharing). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]