Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
TangoTube (“we”, “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and your rights regarding that data.
What we collect
Account information
When you create an account, we store your name and email address. If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email, and profile photo from Google's OAuth service.
Usage data
We record which videos you watch and like to personalize your experience (e.g. filtering by watched/unwatched videos). This data is tied to your account and is not shared with third parties.
Cookies
Nothing optional is set until you choose it. Before you answer the consent banner, TangoTube stores only what it needs to serve the page, and contacts no third party.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Kept for |
|---|---|---|---|
_tango_tube_session | TangoTube | Keeps you signed in. Essential — no consent needed. | Until you close the browser |
XSRF-TOKEN | TangoTube | Protects forms against cross-site request forgery. Essential. | Until you close the browser |
consent | TangoTube | Remembers this choice, so we stop asking. Essential. | 6 months |
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, __Secure-YNID and other YouTube cookies | Google (YouTube) | Set by YouTube once you start a video. We cannot see or control them. Requires your consent — until you give it, videos are replaced by a still and a play button, and no request reaches Google. | Up to 2 years (Google's setting) |
Analytics uses Plausible, which counts page views without cookies and without tracking you across sites. It is still optional, and the script is not loaded unless you allow it.
We do not run advertising and we do not sell or share your data. YouTube, however, is part of Google's advertising business, so playing a video does expose you to Google. That is why we ask first.
One exposure remains whatever you choose: video thumbnails are served by Google from i.ytimg.com, so loading a page of videos reveals your IP address to Google. Thumbnails set no cookies, and a Tango video index is not much use without them, so we treat them as part of the content rather than as tracking. We would rather say so plainly than leave it out.
You can change or withdraw your choice at any time with the Cookie preferences link at the bottom of any page. We also ask again every 6 months.
Third-party services
TangoTube relies on the following third-party services:
- YouTube API Services — video playback and metadata. YouTube's use is governed by the YouTube Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy.
- Google OAuth — for sign-in via Google accounts.
- Sentry — error monitoring to help us fix bugs. Error reports may include your browser type and the page URL but not personally identifiable information.
- New Relic — application performance monitoring. Collects aggregated performance metrics, not personal data.
How we use your data
Your data is used solely to operate and improve TangoTube — delivering personalized recommendations, tracking your watch history, and maintaining the service. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data retention
Account data is retained as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal data is removed within 30 days. Aggregated, anonymized usage statistics may be retained indefinitely.
Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Export your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via the site. Continued use of TangoTube after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact
Questions about your data or this policy? Reach out through our contact page.