Introduction
Welcome to SaveTube ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe experience when using our YouTube video downloading service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at savetube.us.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
SaveTube is designed with privacy in mind. We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our service. The only information you provide is:
- YouTube URLs: The video links you paste into our downloader to process your download requests.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type for optimization purposes.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and general interaction patterns.
- IP Address: Collected temporarily for security and abuse prevention purposes.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to remember your preferences (such as theme settings).
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our video downloading service
- To process your download requests
- To improve and optimize our website performance
- To detect and prevent abuse, fraud, or technical issues
- To remember your preferences (such as dark/light theme)
- To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
Data Retention
We do not permanently store the YouTube URLs you submit. Download requests are processed in real-time, and temporary data is automatically deleted after your download is complete. We do not keep a history of your downloads or video preferences.
Cookies and Local Storage
SaveTube uses minimal cookies and local storage for:
- Theme Preferences: Remembering your dark/light mode preference
- Essential Functionality: Ensuring the website works correctly
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some website functionality.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect information for analytics and performance monitoring. These services have their own privacy policies governing how they use such information.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access information we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to opt-out of certain data collection
- The right to data portability
International Users
SaveTube is accessible worldwide. By using our service, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Changes to This 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: savetube.us/contact