Privacy Policy

1. What We Collect and Why

Uploaded and Processed Content

When you use our Convert YouTube Video to MP3 or MP4 services, we process the media URLs you provide to locate the source file and generate downloadable files.

• No Content Storage: We do not store the content of the video or audio files you download.
• Real-Time Processing: The file is processed in real-time and is not retained on our servers. It is deleted immediately after the conversion process is complete.
• URL Processing: When you use the YouTube Downloader, we process the video URL solely to locate the source file. We do not track which specific videos you download to build a personal profile of you.

Website Interaction & Analytics

We collect data about your browsing activities to improve our services and conduct analysis, including but not limited to:

• Browser type and operating system (to ensure compatibility with our YouTube to MP3 and MP4 Converters).
• IP address (for security, abuse prevention, and rate-limiting).
• Pages visited and time spent.
• Referring websites.

Usage Limitations

This service is intended for personal, non-commercial use only. You are responsible for complying with applicable copyright laws when using our YouTube downloading and conversion tools.

2. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to analyze and improve our website. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies:

• Firebase (Google LLC): For analytics services and app infrastructure. Firebase Privacy Info
• Mixpanel: For user behavior analytics to understand how you interact with our YTSnapper features. Mixpanel Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics: For web analytics and traffic statistics. Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense / Advertisements: To display ads that support our free service.
• YouTube API: Our YouTube Downloader functionality interacts with YouTube's public API infrastructure. By using our service, you agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service.

We are not responsible for any usage of your personal data by the abovementioned third parties in violation of our instructions.

3. Data Security

We place a high priority on your data security and take the following measures to protect your data:

• Transmission Encryption: All data transmitted (including the URLs you convert) is encrypted via SSL/TLS.
• Temporary Processing: We utilize a "process and forget" architecture. Files generated via conversion are not retained on our servers and are deleted immediately after the transaction is handled.
• Secure Infrastructure: We utilize reliable cloud data centers with monitored security to ensure the physical safety of our systems.

4. Data Sharing and Access

We access or share your data only under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Through trusted third-party providers (such as Google Analytics and Firebase) to deliver and enhance our services.
• Abuse Investigations: To investigate and resolve abuse, such as bot attacks or illegal content processing.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law enforcement or regulatory authorities.

5. Data Deletion

• Conversion Data: Files and related data generated by our converter are deleted immediately upon completion of the download process. We do not maintain a library of user downloads.
• Temporary Logs: All server logs used for performance monitoring and abuse prevention are cleared regularly (typically within 30-90 days).

6. Specific Terms for YouTube Downloader Use

To ensure compliance and transparency for YTSnapper users:

• Allowed Use: The tools are intended for personal archiving and fair use only.
• Copyright Responsibility: You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the YouTube to MP4 and YouTube to MP3 Converter complies with all applicable copyright laws.
• Prohibited Use: Downloading content without the owner's consent or in violation of the relevant platform's Terms of Service is strictly prohibited.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Specifically, we use:

• Necessary Cookies: For essential website functions.
• Performance Cookies: To collect data on how you use our converter tools to help us improve speed and stability.
• Advertising Cookies: To display relevant or personalized advertisements. You can manage or disable Cookies through your browser settings.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We recommend that you periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we protect your data while you use our conversion services.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, please contact us at:

support@ytsnapper.mobi