Last updated: April 15, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Video Downloader ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our video downloading service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect the following information when you use our service:
- Video URLs: The URLs you submit for downloading (temporarily processed, not stored)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:
- IP Address: Hashed for rate limiting purposes only (not stored in identifiable form)
- Usage Statistics: Anonymous download counts per platform
- Error Logs: Technical errors for troubleshooting (no personal data)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To process your video download requests
- To prevent abuse through rate limiting
- To improve our service and fix technical issues
- To generate anonymous usage statistics
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 What We Store
- Download Statistics: Anonymous counts of downloads per platform
- Error Logs: Technical error messages (automatically deleted after 90 days)
- Rate Limit Data: Hashed IP addresses (automatically deleted after 1 hour)
4.2 What We DON'T Store
- Video URLs (processed in real-time, not saved)
- Downloaded video files
- Personal information (names, emails, etc.)
- Identifiable IP addresses
- Browsing history
4.3 Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- HTTPS encryption for all connections
- Secure server configuration
- Regular security updates
- IP address hashing for privacy
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
5.1 RapidAPI
We use RapidAPI's "Download All In One - Lite" service to process video downloads. Video URLs are sent to this service for processing. Please review RapidAPI's privacy policy at https://rapidapi.com/privacy
5.2 Hosting Provider
Our website is hosted on Hostinger. Server logs may be collected by the hosting provider. Please review Hostinger's privacy policy at https://www.hostinger.com/privacy-policy
6. Cookies
We use minimal cookies for essential functionality:
- Session Cookie: To maintain your session (expires when you close your browser)
- CSRF Token: For security purposes
We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Right to Access: Request information about data we hold (minimal, as described above)
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of any data we hold
- Right to Object: Object to data processing
Since we collect minimal data and don't store personal information, most data is automatically deleted within hours or days.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Data Retention
We retain data for the following periods:
- Rate Limit Data: 1 hour (automatic deletion)
- Error Logs: 90 days (automatic deletion)
- Download Statistics: Indefinitely (anonymous, no personal data)
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed on servers located in different countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
Summary
In simple terms:
- ✓ We don't store your video URLs or downloaded files
- ✓ We don't collect personal information
- ✓ We use minimal cookies for essential functionality only
- ✓ We hash IP addresses for rate limiting (deleted after 1 hour)
- ✓ We keep anonymous statistics to improve our service
- ✓ We use HTTPS encryption for security