Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 12, 2026
VideoDL ("we," "us," or "our") operates the videodl.app website and the VideoDL API (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account data
When you create an account or contact us for a trial, we collect:
- Email address
- Name
- WhatsApp number (optional)
Payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors; we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
1.2 API data
When you use the VideoDL API, we automatically collect:
- API request logs (endpoints called, timestamps, response codes)
- Video IDs submitted for download
- Volume of data processed
- IP addresses
- Cloud storage destinations
1.3 Bulk Download service data
When you use the managed Bulk Download service (via dashboard, WhatsApp, or email), we collect:
- Job submission logs (timestamps, video counts, status)
- Video IDs submitted for download
- Cloud storage destinations
1.4 Cookies and analytics
Our website uses essential cookies for session management and optional analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our site. You can disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Service delivery: To process your API requests and deliver downloaded content to your specified storage.
- Account management: To create, maintain, and secure your account.
- Billing: To process payments and send invoices.
- Communication: To send service updates, security alerts, and support messages.
- Compliance: To maintain audit logs, detect abuse, and comply with legal obligations.
- Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Service.
3. Data We Do NOT Collect
VideoDL acts as a processing intermediary. We do not store the video or audio content that you download through our Dashboard or API. Content is delivered directly to your specified cloud storage destination. We do not view, analyze, index, or retain copies of downloaded content.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers: Payment processors, cloud infrastructure providers, and analytics services that help us operate the Service.
- Legal requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
5. Data Retention
We retain account information for as long as your account is active. Usage logs and API request data are retained for 90 days for operational purposes, after which they are deleted. Billing records are retained as required by applicable tax and financial regulations.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+), encryption at rest, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may request access to a copy of your data, correction of inaccuracies, deletion ("right to be forgotten"), or portability in a machine-readable format. To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@videodl.app, we'll respond within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
- Email: privacy@videodl.app