Privacy Policy

Effective November 12, 2026

Science Shorts Studio is a private tool operated by the creator of The CurioCity Cut. This policy explains how the tool handles information when its operator connects a Google account for YouTube uploads.

Google account access

The tool requests the Google OAuth scope https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube.upload. This permission lets the operator upload videos to the YouTube channel selected during Google authorization. The tool does not request access to Gmail, contacts, Google Drive, or other Google account content.

Information handled

Google provides authorization tokens so the tool can make YouTube upload requests. The tokens are stored in an access-restricted Docker data volume on the operator's private HomeForge server. The tool's video and narration files are kept in the project's working folder on that server while they are being prepared.

When the operator uploads a video, the video and upload details are sent to Google and processed under Google's terms and privacy practices. The tool does not sell Google user data, use it for advertising, or share it with unrelated third parties.

Retention and revoking access

Authorization tokens remain on the private server until the operator removes them or revokes the app's access. The operator can revoke access in their Google Account connections. Revoking access prevents later uploads until authorization is granted again.

Security

The authorization files are stored with file permissions that restrict access to the service account on the private server. No storage system is guaranteed to be completely secure; the operator controls access to the server and its Docker data.

Changes and contact

This policy will be updated if the tool's data practices change. For privacy questions, contact [email protected].