Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

ShortsGrab is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect minimal information to provide our services:

1.1 Technical Information

• IP address for security and analytics purposes
• Browser type and version
• Device information (type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent)

1.2 Video Information

• YouTube URLs you submit for processing
• Video metadata (title, duration, quality options)
• Download preferences (format, quality selection)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely for:

• Processing your YouTube Shorts download requests
• Improving our service and user experience
• Ensuring platform security and preventing abuse
• Generating anonymous usage statistics

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

We specifically do NOT collect:

• Personal identification information
• Email addresses or contact details
• Payment information (our service is completely free)
• Your YouTube account credentials
• Download history linked to your identity

4. Data Storage and Retention

4.1 Temporary Storage

YouTube URLs and video metadata are temporarily stored in memory during processing and are automatically deleted after:

• Download completion, or
• 24 hours (whichever comes first)

4.2 Analytics Data

Anonymous usage statistics are retained for 12 months to help us understand how to improve our service.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website. This helps us improve our service. Google Analytics may collect:

• IP addresses (anonymized)
• Browser information
• Usage patterns

5.2 YouTube API Services

Our service interacts with YouTube's API to retrieve video information. We comply with YouTube's Terms of Service and API Services Terms of Service.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies for essential functionality:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies for site functionality
• Analytics cookies: For understanding user behavior (optional)
• Preference cookies: To remember your format preferences

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited data access to authorized personnel only
• Secure server infrastructure

8. User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access any personal information we hold about you
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of analytics tracking
• Ask questions about our privacy practices

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Adding a notice on our website

12. Contact Us

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

• Through our Contact Form
• Email: privacy@shortsgrab.com