Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the myVid Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our YouTube service.

Our service is designed with privacy in mind. We do not require registration, we do not store downloaded videos, and we only collect the minimum information necessary to operate and improve our service.

2. Information we collect

We collect very little information to provide and improve our service:

2.1 Analytical data via Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects:

• Your IP address (anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages you visit on our site
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website
• General geographical location (country/city level)
• Device type (computer, mobile, tablet)

2.2 Advertising data via Monetag

We display advertisements via Monetag to support our free service. Monetag may collect:

• IP address
• Browser information
• Device identifiers
• Interaction with advertisements
• Cookie data for ad personalization

2.3 Technical Data

When you use our service to convert and download videos, we temporarily process:

• The URL of the YouTube video that you provide
• Basic server logs for security and performance
• Error logs to improve service reliability

3. What we DO NOT collect

We want to be clear about what we DO NOT collect and do NOT store:

• Personal information (name, email, phone number)
• Account identifiers of any kind
• Downloaded video content
• Your YouTube account information
• Payment information
• Social media profiles

4. How we use information

The limited information we collect is used solely for:

• Providing the service for conversion and download of videos
• Understanding usage patterns to improve the service
• Maintaining service security and preventing abuse
• Displaying relevant ads to maintain the free service
• Solving technical problems
• Comply with legal obligations

5. Cookies and tracking technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies:

5.1 Google Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage statistics. These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site and improve the user experience.

5.2 Advertising cookies (Monetag)

Monetag and its partners use cookies to display relevant ads and measure ad effectiveness. These cookies may track your browsing activity on websites to display personalized ads.

5.3 Essential Cookies

We may use essential cookies required for basic website functionality, such as maintaining your session or preferences during your visit.

5.4 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our service and the relevance of the ads displayed.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or exchange your information. We only share data with:

6.1 Service Providers

• Google Analytics for usage analysis
• Monetag for ad distribution
• Hosting providers for the operation of the service

6.2 Legal requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property or safety.

6.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred. We will notify users of any change in ownership or control of their personal information.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Security measures include:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• Regular security updates
• Limited data collection
• No storage of downloaded content
• Regular security assessments

8. Data retention

We only keep information for as long as necessary:

• Server logs: automatically deleted after 30 days
• Analytical data: aggregated and anonymized after 14 months
• Downloaded videos: not stored at all
• URL requests: processed in real time and not stored

9. Your privacy rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information:

9.1 Right of access

You can request information about the data we have on you, although this is very limited given our minimal data collection.

9.2 Right to deactivate

You can disable analytics tracking by using browser plugins like the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by using ad blockers.

9.3 Do not follow

We respect Do Not Track signals. When detected, we do not track your browsing behavior and do not allow third parties to track you on our site.

9.4 Cookie choices

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or by using cookie management tools.

10. International Data Transfers

Our service may be accessible worldwide. The information collected may be processed in countries with data protection laws different from your jurisdiction. By using our service, you consent to these transfers.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

12. Third-party links and services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites (including YouTube). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

13. Changes to this privacy policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to refuse the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination in the exercise of privacy rights

15. European privacy rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

Our legal basis for processing is legitimate interest in providing and improving our service. For advertising, we rely on consent through the acceptance of cookies.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us via our contact form on the website.

For privacy-specific requests, please include "Privacy Request" in the subject line of your message.

17. Consent

By using myVid, you consent to this privacy policy and our data practices as described herein. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our service.