This Privacy Policy explains how RustbeltWire-Agent and The Rustbelt Wire ("we", "our", or "the Platform") access, use, and protect user data when interacting with Google APIs, including the YouTube Data API v3 and YouTube Analytics API. The application is an editorial operations tool developed to schedule, publish, and evaluate investigative documentary reports on American industrial facilities.
The Application accesses the following permissions solely upon explicit authorization by the channel administrator:
youtube.upload): To upload verified investigative video episodes, chapter marks, and high-CTR thumbnail assets directly to the channel.youtube, youtube.force-ssl): To update video metadata with official citations (WARN dockets, FERC filings, EIA reports) and post pinned community guidance.yt-analytics.readonly): To inspect aggregate retention metrics and click-through rates (CTR) to refine editorial quality and pace.No Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell, rent, disclose, or transfer any personal data or Google user credentials to third parties, data brokers, or advertising networks.
Local Token Storage: OAuth 2.0 access and refresh tokens are securely stored locally on isolated workstations with restricted filesystem permissions. Tokens are never exposed via public endpoints.
RustbeltWire-Agent's use and transfer to any other app of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
You may revoke access to the Application at any time through the Google Security Account Permissions dashboard.
For inquiries regarding this policy or data practices, contact: [email protected].