Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 13, 2026

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how TopVideoHub ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. TopVideoHub is a video discovery platform operated by an independent web developer based in Turkey. We aggregate publicly available trending video content using the YouTube API and do not host any video files ourselves.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information automatically when you visit our site:

  • Browser and device information: Browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, and device type.
  • IP address: Collected in anonymized form for analytics and security purposes.
  • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and navigation patterns.
  • Search queries: Terms entered into our site's search functionality.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: Small data files stored on your device (see Section 4 below).

We do not require user registration and do not collect personal information such as names or email addresses through normal site usage. However, if you voluntarily submit information through our contact form (e.g., your name, email address, and message), we collect and store that information solely to respond to your inquiry. Contact form submissions are stored securely and are not shared with third parties.

3. How We Use Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve our website and services.
  • To analyze site traffic and usage patterns for performance optimization.
  • To personalize your experience, including region-based content preferences.
  • To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.
  • To detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and security threats.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our site uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use the following categories of cookies:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

  • vw_region: Stores your preferred region for content browsing.
  • vw_geoip: Indicates that geographic detection has been performed.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

  • Counter.dev: Privacy-friendly analytics service that collects anonymous usage statistics.
  • Google Analytics: May be used to track and report on website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information anonymously. Opt-out of Google Analytics.

Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests.

  • Google AdSense: Uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history.
  • DoubleClick (DART) cookie: Used by Google to serve targeted advertisements. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Consent Management

We use Google's Consent Management Platform (Funding Choices) to obtain and manage your consent for cookies and personalized advertising in regions where required by law (e.g., EEA/UK).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our site.

5. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies, including the DART cookie, to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the Internet.

Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve personalized ads to you based on your browsing patterns. You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

6. YouTube API Services

This website uses YouTube API Services to discover and display trending video content. By using our site, you are also bound by the YouTube Terms of Service.

Data collected through YouTube API Services is handled in accordance with the Google Privacy Policy. We do not store any personal data obtained through YouTube API Services.

7. Third-Party Services

Our site integrates the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

8. GDPR Rights (EEA/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legal basis for processing: We process data based on legitimate interest (site operation, analytics) and consent (advertising cookies, personalized ads).

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
  • Data portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
  • Withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below. We will respond within 30 days.

9. CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with the following rights:

  • Right to know: You may request information about the categories of personal information we collect and how it is used.
  • Right to delete: You may request deletion of personal information we have collected.
  • Right to opt-out: You may opt out of the "sale" of personal information. We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but the use of advertising cookies may be considered a "sale" under CCPA. You can opt out via www.aboutads.info.
  • Non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

10. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect, including HTTPS encryption, Cloudflare security services, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Data Retention

We retain collected data for the following periods:

  • Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized; retained for up to 26 months.
  • Cookies: Duration varies by type; session cookies expire when you close your browser, persistent cookies have defined expiration dates.
  • Server logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes.
  • Region preferences: Stored in cookies for up to 1 year.
  • Contact form submissions: Name, email, subject, and message are retained for up to 12 months, then permanently deleted.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, you can contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your request within 30 business days.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of our site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.