Last updated: August 30, 2026
Who we are
Video Comment Responder is operated by Spikey Bits. Contact: support@spikeybits.com.
What this policy covers
This policy explains how Video Comment Responder accesses, uses, stores and shares data obtained through Google APIs. It applies to everyone who connects a YouTube channel to the tool.
What Google user data we access
When you connect your Google account, you grant one permission: https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube.force-ssl.
Using it, the tool reads comment threads on the YouTube channel you manage. That includes the text of each comment, the commenter’s public display name, when it was posted, which video it is on, and how many replies it already has. It also uses that permission to post replies you have approved.
Why we access it
To show you which comments nobody has answered, to draft a suggested reply to each, and to post the replies you approve. There is no other purpose.
How the data is used
Comment text is shown to you in a review document and is used to draft a suggested reply. Nothing is posted unless you approve that specific reply. We do not use your data for advertising, we do not sell it, and we do not use it to build or improve any product other than answering your comments.
Where the data is stored
On your own computer, and nowhere else. We operate no servers and hold no copy of your data.
The access token that represents your permission is written to a file in a folder you choose on your own machine. Review documents are written to the same folder. Both remain under your control and can be deleted by you at any time.
To write a suggested reply, the text of the comment being answered is processed by Claude, the assistant this tool runs inside, operated by Anthropic. Anthropic’s handling of that content is governed by their own privacy policy at anthropic.com/legal/privacy.
We share your data with no one else. No advertisers, no analytics providers, no data brokers.
How long we keep it
We keep nothing, because we store nothing. On your own machine, the access token remains until you delete it or withdraw access, and review documents remain until you delete them.
How to withdraw access
Go to myaccount.google.com/permissions, find Video Comment Responder, and remove access. Then delete the token file from your folder. The tool immediately loses all ability to read or post anything.
Limited use
Video Comment Responder’s use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
Children
The tool is for channel operators and is not directed at children.
Changes to this policy
If this policy changes we will update this page and change the date at the top.