Privacy Policy
Our Commitment to Privacy
At GetVid, we prioritize your privacy and data security above all else. Our extension operates entirely locally on your device, ensuring maximum privacy and security for all users.
Personal Information Usage
GetVid collects and uses a minimal amount of personal information necessary for providing our service:
- Email Address: Used for account authentication, password recovery, and important service notifications. We never share your email address with third parties or use it for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
- Name: Collected only to personalize your experience within the application. Your name is stored securely and is only visible to you.
- Authentication Tokens: Secure tokens are generated and stored temporarily to maintain your login session and protect your account. These tokens are encrypted and automatically expire after a set period for security.
Cookie Usage
GetVid uses cookies solely for the technical functionality of video downloads. Here's why we need them:
- Session Authentication: Cookies are required to maintain your authenticated session with the video platform, allowing us to retrieve the video content you've requested.
- Video Quality Selection: We use cookies to access your preferred video quality settings from the source website.
- Temporary Storage: These cookies are temporary and are cleared immediately after the download process is complete.
- No Tracking: We never use cookies for storing, tracking, analytics, or advertising purposes.
- Video Information: We use cookies to temporarily store video metadata (like resolution, duration, available formats) to provide accurate download options. This information is cleared after download completion.
Data Processing
- All video download processing occurs locally on your device
- We use Google Analytics to track anonymized user interactions (such as download button clicks) for product improvement
- No personal data (like name or email) is shared with analytics services
- Google Analytics may collect general technical information (e.g., browser type, device type, page visit timestamps)
- You can opt out of analytics at any time via your browser settings or by using browser-based ad blockers
- We will collect the status of the download, such as the failed or success to improve our service, and they will include with the video url and it is anonymous
Your Control
You maintain full control over your data:
- All processing happens locally on your device, you don't have to worry about your data being shared.
- You can clear cookies and cache at any time
- No account creation or personal information required
- Opt out of automatic updates at any time
Security Measures
We implement several security measures to protect your privacy:
- End-to-end encryption for all downloads
- Regular security audits and updates
- No data sharing with third parties