Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Youtuvert ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact Forms: Name and email address when you contact us
• Donations: Payment information processed through third-party payment processors

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP Address: For rate limiting and abuse prevention
• Browser Type: To ensure compatibility
• Access Times: For service optimization
• URLs Submitted: Temporarily stored for conversion purposes only

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do NOT require user accounts
• We do NOT track your browsing history
• We do NOT store your downloaded files
• We do NOT collect personal information unless you provide it

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

• Service Delivery: Processing your conversion requests
• Rate Limiting: Preventing abuse and ensuring fair usage
• Communication: Responding to your inquiries
• Service Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to improve performance
• Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Retention

• Temporary Files: Deleted within 24 hours automatically
• IP Addresses: Retained for 30 days for rate limiting
• Contact Information: Retained only as long as necessary
• Server Logs: Retained for 90 days for security purposes

5. Cookies and Tracking

Youtuvert uses minimal cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the service to function
• Preference Cookies: Remember your format and quality choices
• No Tracking Cookies: We do not use advertising or tracking cookies

For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Payment Processors: PayPal, Stripe for donations (subject to their privacy policies)
• Hosting Providers: For server infrastructure
• CDN Services: For content delivery

We do NOT share your data with advertisers or data brokers.

7. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all connections
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. Use the service at your own risk.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Objection: Object to certain data processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your data

9. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to be informed about data collection
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent

10. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under CCPA:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we never sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination

11. Children's Privacy

Youtuvert is not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

13. Do Not Track Signals

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings. When DNT is enabled, we do not track your activity across websites.

14. Changes to This Policy

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

15. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us through our Contact Page.