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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 4, 2024

YouTubeDownSub ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service at youtubedownsub.com.

Information We Collect

We do NOT collect personal information.

YouTubeDownSub operates without requiring:

• Account creation or registration
• Email addresses
• Names or personal details
• Payment information
• Google account login or OAuth

The only data temporarily processed is the YouTube URLs you submit and the resulting subtitle files, which are automatically deleted from our servers after download or after 24 hours (whichever comes first).

Technical Information

Browser Storage (localStorage):

We use browser localStorage to remember your language preference and enforce rate limits (one channel per hour). This data never leaves your browser and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.

Server Logs:

Like most web services, our server automatically logs standard information including:

• IP addresses (for rate limiting and abuse prevention)
• Browser type and version
• Request timestamps
• URLs accessed

These logs are retained for 7 days and used solely for security, debugging, and preventing abuse. They are not shared with third parties.

Cookies

YouTubeDownSub does NOT use cookies. We use localStorage instead, which stores data locally in your browser without sending it to our servers.

Third-Party Services

YouTube API:

Our service uses yt-dlp and YouTube's public APIs to retrieve video metadata and subtitles. When you submit a YouTube URL, our server makes requests to YouTube on your behalf. This process is governed by YouTube's Terms of Service and Google's Privacy Policy.

We do not store or cache YouTube content beyond what is necessary to complete your request.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data:

• HTTPS encryption for all connections
• Temporary file storage with automatic deletion
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• No permanent storage of user-submitted URLs or downloaded content

Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

Since we do not collect or store personal information, there is no personal data to access, modify, or delete. However, if you have concerns about data that may have been temporarily processed, you can contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Children's Privacy

YouTubeDownSub does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Our service is not directed at children and requires no personal information to use.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

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