Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2 February 2026
1. Introduction
9bots ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website https://9bots.net and related services (the "Service").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service, including authentication through Google OAuth.
By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information from Google OAuth
When you sign in using Google, we may collect the following information, depending on the permissions (scopes) you grant:
- Your Google account email address
- Your basic profile information (such as name and profile picture)
- Your Google user ID (for authentication purposes)
We do not access or store your Google password.
2.2 Information from YouTube API
To provide our video automation service, we request the following YouTube permissions:
- YouTube Channel Information: Channel name, description, and statistics
- Video Upload Permission: Ability to upload videos to your YouTube channel
- Video Management: Access to manage videos uploaded through our service
- YouTube Data API: Read access to public video information and trending data
We only access your YouTube account when necessary to perform the services you request (e.g., uploading automated videos).
2.3 Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our Service:
- Username and email address
- Job configurations (video type, content topic, generation mode, post schedule)
- Content preferences and settings
- Payment transaction data (amount, transaction reference, payment status)
- Account balance and points usage history
2.4 Content and Media Generated
As part of our automated video generation service, we process and store:
- Generated Content: AI-generated scripts, narration, and video content
- Media Files: Videos, images, and audio files created for your YouTube videos
- Video Metadata: Titles, descriptions, tags, and publication information
- Job History: Records of video generation jobs, their status, and completion data
- YouTube Video IDs: References to videos posted to your YouTube channel
2.5 Automatically Collected Information
When you access the Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Usage data (pages visited, actions taken, timestamps)
- Session information and authentication tokens
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To generate and upload automated videos to your YouTube channel
- Authentication: To authenticate users and manage secure access to your account
- Content Generation: To use AI services (Google Gemini) to create video scripts and content based on your preferences
- YouTube Integration: To connect with YouTube API and publish videos on your behalf
- Payment Processing: To manage your account balance, process payments, and track transaction history
- Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our video generation algorithms
- Communication: To send service notifications, updates, and support responses
- Security: To detect and prevent unauthorized access, fraud, or abuse
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share information only in the following situations:
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of 9bots, our users, or others
- With service providers who assist us in operating the Service (under confidentiality obligations)
4.1 Third-Party Services We Use
Our Service integrates with the following third-party platforms:
- Google Cloud Services: For AI content generation (Gemini API) and authentication (OAuth 2.0)
- YouTube Data API: For video upload and channel management
- Payment Gateway: For processing payments and topup transactions (PromptPay)
- Microsoft SQL Server: For secure data storage and database management
These third parties have access only to the information necessary to perform their specific functions and are obligated to protect your data.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
You may contact us to exercise these rights.
8. Third-Party Services
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.
You can review the privacy policies of our key third-party service providers:
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
11. Google API Services User Data Policy
9bots' use and transfer of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.