Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to IPTV Subscription Checker. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 IPTV Credentials

When you submit a subscription check, we collect and store:

• IPTV server URL
• Username
• Password
• API response data from the IPTV provider

2.2 Discord Authentication (Optional)

If you choose to use hashtag features, we collect:

• Discord user ID
• Discord username
• Discord email (if provided)
• OAuth access and refresh tokens

2.3 Automatic Information

• Browser type and version
• Access times and dates
• IP addresses (for security purposes)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Validate and monitor IPTV subscription status
• Generate shareable subscription check links
• Enable hashtag categorization features
• Automatically refresh subscription data
• Maintain service functionality and security
• Send Discord notifications for hashtag activities (if enabled)

4. Data Storage and Retention

Your subscription data is stored in our SQLite database and:

• Remains in the database until it becomes invalid or expires
• Is automatically checked hourly for validity
• Is deleted automatically if the subscription is no longer active, expired, or fails validation checks
• Cannot be manually deleted by users (automatic removal only)

Important: Once you submit your credentials, they will be stored until the subscription expires or becomes invalid. There is no manual deletion option.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except:

• When necessary to communicate with your IPTV provider's API for validation
• Discord API for authentication purposes (only if you choose to use Discord login)
• When required by law or legal process

6. Public Information

Please be aware that:

• Shareable URLs generated by the service can be accessed by anyone with the link
• Subscription details (except passwords) are visible to anyone with access to the shareable URL
• Hashtags you create are publicly visible to all users
• Your Discord username is displayed when you create hashtags

7. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure database storage
• HTTPS encryption for data transmission
• Session token-based authentication
• Regular security updates and monitoring

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

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

• Session management (when using Discord authentication)
• Maintaining user preferences

We also use third-party advertising services (a-ads.com) that may use cookies for ad delivery.

9. Your Rights

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

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Object to processing of your data

Note: Manual deletion of stored subscriptions is not available. Data is only removed automatically when subscriptions expire or become invalid.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

11. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with:

• Discord: For authentication (Discord's Privacy Policy applies)
• Ko-fi: For donation processing (Ko-fi's Privacy Policy applies)
• A-ads: For advertising (A-ads Privacy Policy applies)

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

13. Contact Us

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

• Discord webhook notifications
• Ko-fi support page