YouTube Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
Q-Beats may use YouTube API Services to provide certain features on our website, such as embedded videos, video previews, or content related to music production tutorials and beat showcases.
By using features on Q-Beats that incorporate YouTube content, you agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service.
2. YouTube Terms of Service
Our use of YouTube API Services is subject to YouTube's Terms of Service. By using our service, you also agree to:
- YouTube Terms of Service: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
We encourage you to review these policies to understand how YouTube and Google handle your data.
3. How We Use YouTube Services
Q-Beats may use YouTube API Services for the following purposes:
- Embedding YouTube videos on our website
- Displaying video thumbnails and metadata
- Providing links to YouTube content
- Showcasing beat-making tutorials and demonstrations
- Displaying artist showcases and promotional content
4. Data Collection by YouTube
When you interact with YouTube content on our website, YouTube may collect information about you, including:
- Your IP address
- Device and browser information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Your interactions with embedded videos
- Your YouTube account information (if signed in)
This data collection is governed by Google's Privacy Policy, not our Privacy Policy.
5. Your Choices
You have several options to control how YouTube collects and uses your data:
- Manage Google Account Settings: Visit your Google Security Settings to review and revoke access to third-party apps
- Adjust Privacy Settings: Use Google Privacy Checkup to control your privacy settings
- Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block third-party cookies
- Incognito/Private Mode: Use private browsing to limit data collection
6. Revoking Access
If you wish to revoke Q-Beats' access to your YouTube data (if applicable), you can do so at any time by visiting:
Here you can view and remove access for any third-party applications connected to your Google account.
7. Embedded Content
YouTube videos embedded on our site may use cookies and collect data even before you click play. This includes:
- Thumbnail images loaded from YouTube servers
- YouTube player scripts and resources
- Tracking pixels and analytics
We use privacy-enhanced mode where possible to minimize data collection before video playback.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly allow children under 13 to use features that involve YouTube API Services. YouTube has its own policies regarding children's content and data collection, which can be found in their Terms of Service.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this YouTube Terms page from time to time to reflect changes in our use of YouTube API Services or updates to YouTube's policies. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of YouTube API Services or this policy, please contact us.