Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 29, 2026

1. Overview

WHOLAND ("we", "our", "the Service") is an interactive content platform. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it when you sign in with your Google account.

2. Data We Collect

When you choose to sign in with Google, we receive the following information from Google's OAuth service:

• Google account ID — a unique identifier used to recognise you across sessions
• Display name — shown in the navigation bar while you are signed in
• Email address — used to identify your account; not used for marketing
• Profile picture URL — displayed in the navigation bar
• YouTube subscription status — we query the YouTube Data API to verify whether you subscribe to the WHOLAND channel, in order to grant or restrict access to subscriber-only content

We do not collect passwords, payment information, or any data beyond what is listed above.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To authenticate you and maintain your login session (up to 30 days)
• To verify your YouTube subscription status and unlock subscriber-only content
• To display your name and avatar while you are signed in

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for advertising or any other commercial purpose.

4. Data Storage & Retention

Your data is stored exclusively in a server-side PHP session. We do not write your personal information to a database. Session data is automatically deleted when you sign out, or after 30 days of inactivity. No data is transferred outside the server except via the standard HTTPS connection between your browser and this site.

5. Third-Party Services

• Google OAuth 2.0 — handles authentication. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
• YouTube Data API v3 — used solely to check your channel subscription status.
• Google Fonts — fonts are loaded from Google's CDN.

6. Your Rights

• Sign out — click "Sign out" in the navigation bar at any time. This immediately destroys your session.
• Revoke access — visit Google Account Permissions and remove WHOLAND to revoke OAuth access entirely.
• Data enquiries — contact us via the link below.

7. Cookies

We set one session cookie (wholand_sess) to maintain your login state. No third-party tracking cookies are used.

8. Children's Privacy

This Service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, please reach us via the WHOLAND YouTube channel.