1. General

Thank you for choosing Video Downloader ("we", "us", "our", "the app"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining your trust through ethical practices based on transparency, simplicity, and security.

This privacy policy applies exclusively to information collected within the app, as well as to email, text, and other electronic communications sent through or in connection with the app.

Privacy-First Design: Most of your data (bookmarks, history, downloads) is stored locally on your device. We use minimal analytics to improve app performance and user experience, and we display ads to support ongoing development.

Important: Please read this policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information and how we handle it. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please refrain from downloading, registering, or using this app. By downloading, registering, or using the app, you agree to abide by this privacy policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Stored Locally on Your Device

The following information is stored ONLY on your device and is never uploaded to our servers:

Downloaded videos and media files - Saved to your device's storage using Android MediaStore API
Browser history and bookmarks - Stored in local SQLite database
Custom shortcuts and website bookmarks - Stored locally for quick access
App configuration preferences - Download quality settings, theme preferences, etc.
Download queue and progress - Managed by Android WorkManager

Data Deletion: All local data will be automatically deleted when you uninstall the app or clear app data in device settings.

2.2 Information Collected by Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

Google Firebase Analytics

We use Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with our app and improve user experience. Firebase may collect:

App usage data - Which features you use and how often
Device information - Device model, OS version, screen size
Crash reports - To identify and fix bugs
Performance metrics - App startup time, screen load times
Anonymous user identifiers - To track engagement without identifying individuals
App events - Downloads initiated, videos detected, settings changed

Important: Firebase does not collect personal information like email, name, or phone number. All data is anonymized and aggregated.

Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect:

Device advertising identifier (GAID - Google Advertising ID) for personalized ads
Device information - Device model, OS version, screen size
Ad interaction data - Which ads you view or click on
Approximate location (based on IP address, if enabled) for location-based ads

2.3 Permissions We Request

Our app requests the following permissions to function properly:

✅ Internet Access

Required to browse websites and download videos from the internet

✅ Network State

To check if your device is connected to the internet

✅ Notifications (Android 13+)

To show download progress and completion notifications

✅ Foreground Service

For background download operations that continue even when the app is not in the foreground

✅ Media Access (Android 13+)

To read and manage downloaded videos using MediaStore API (Android 10+)

❌ NO Storage Permission

Android 10+ (API 29+) - We use MediaStore API which does not require storage permission

Privacy Advantage: Starting from Android 10 (our minimum version), we use the modern MediaStore API which provides scoped storage access. This means we don't need broad storage permissions and can only access files we create.

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core App Functionality

Video Download Services: To download and save videos from supported websites using YouTube-DL library
Browser Functionality: To provide web browsing capabilities within the app using Android WebView
File Management: To organize and manage downloaded content using MediaStore API
Progress Tracking: To show download progress notifications using Android WorkManager
Background Downloads: To continue downloads even when the app is not active using foreground services

3.2 App Improvement and Analytics

We use Google Firebase Analytics to:

Understand User Behavior: Learn which features are most popular and how users navigate the app
Improve Performance: Identify slow screens or operations that need optimization
Fix Bugs: Detect crashes and errors to improve app stability
Enhance Features: Develop new features based on usage patterns
Measure Engagement: Understand app usage frequency and session duration

You Can Opt Out: If you prefer not to share analytics data, you can disable analytics in the app settings. This will not affect any core functionality.

3.3 Advertising

Ad Display: We use Google AdMob to show advertisements to support app development
Ad Personalization: AdMob may use device advertising identifiers to show personalized ads based on your interests
App Open Ads: Brief ads shown when opening the app (can be skipped)
Interstitial Ads: Optional full-screen ads between certain actions

Important: We do NOT collect, sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third parties for marketing purposes. The only third-party services we use are Google Firebase (analytics) and Google AdMob (advertising).

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Data Storage

Most Data Stored Locally: The vast majority of your app data is stored ONLY on your device:

Downloaded videos - Saved to your device's Media folder using MediaStore API
Browser history and bookmarks - Stored in local SQLite database
App settings and preferences - Stored in Android SharedPreferences
Download progress - Managed by Android WorkManager database
Custom shortcuts - Stored in local database

No Cloud Backup: Your local data is NOT backed up to any cloud servers or our servers and will be permanently deleted when you:

Uninstall the app
Clear app data in device settings
Use the "Clear Data" button in app settings

4.2 Cloud Data Collection (Firebase Analytics)

Firebase Analytics collects minimal, anonymized data to help us improve the app:

What is collected: App usage patterns, crash reports, performance metrics
What is NOT collected: Personal information, download history, browsing history, downloaded files
Data retention: Firebase Analytics data is automatically deleted after 14 months
Data location: Stored on Google's secure servers with industry-standard encryption

4.3 Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data:

Scoped Storage: Using Android 10+ MediaStore API for secure file access
Local Database Encryption: Android system-level encryption for app data
HTTPS Connections: All network communications use secure HTTPS protocol when supported by websites
Minimal Personal Data Collection: We don't collect email, phone number, name, or other identifiable information
Third-Party Security: Google Firebase and AdMob comply with industry-standard security practices

4.4 Data Retention

Data retention varies by type:

Local Data: Remains on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app
Firebase Analytics: Automatically deleted after 14 months
AdMob Data: Subject to Google's advertising data retention policies

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Firebase

We use Google Firebase Analytics to enhance app functionality and user experience. Firebase collects and processes:

Firebase Analytics: App usage statistics, user engagement metrics, and crash reports
Anonymous Identifiers: Random IDs to track app usage without identifying individuals
Device Information: Device model, OS version, screen size for compatibility testing
App Events: Feature usage, download initiated, video detected (NO personal content)
Performance Data: App startup time, screen load times, network latency

What Firebase Does NOT Collect:

❌ Your name, email, or phone number
❌ Video URLs you download
❌ Websites you visit in the built-in browser
❌ Downloaded file names or content
❌ Precise GPS location

For more information about Firebase data practices, please review:

5.2 Google AdMob

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob is operated by Google and is subject to Google's privacy policy.

What AdMob May Collect:

Device advertising identifier (GAID)
Device information (model, OS version, screen size)
Ad interaction data (views, clicks)
Approximate location (based on IP address)

How to Control Ad Personalization:

Go to your device Settings → Google → Ads
Enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization"
Reset your Advertising ID to clear ad preferences

For more information, please review:

5.3 YouTube-DL and FFmpeg (Open Source)

Our app uses open-source libraries for video processing:

YouTube-DL Android: For extracting video URLs and downloading videos
FFmpeg: For video format processing and conversion
Aria2c: For fast multi-connection downloads

Privacy Note: These libraries operate entirely locally on your device. They do not collect or transmit any data to external servers. All video processing happens on your device.

6. In-App Purchases

6.1 Google Play Billing

Our app offers an optional in-app purchase to remove advertisements. This feature is processed through Google Play's billing system.

What Google Play Billing May Collect:

Purchase transaction information (product ID, purchase token, purchase time)
Google account information (email associated with your Google Play account)
Device information (device model, Android version)
Payment information (processed securely by Google, we do not have access to your payment details)

6.2 What We Store Locally

When you make a purchase, we store the following information ONLY on your device:

Premium status: A simple flag indicating whether you have purchased the ad removal feature
Purchase verification: Purchase token from Google Play (used to verify your purchase status)

Important:

We do NOT collect or store your payment information
All payment processing is handled securely by Google
Your purchase is linked to your Google Play account and can be restored on other devices
Purchase information is stored locally and deleted when you uninstall the app

6.3 How We Use Purchase Information

The purchase information is used solely to:

Remove advertisements from the app after purchase
Unlock unlimited downloads feature
Verify your premium status across app restarts
Restore your purchase if you reinstall the app

6.4 Refunds and Cancellations

All purchases are processed through Google Play. For refunds or cancellation requests, please contact Google Play Support directly or use Google Play's refund request system.

For more information about Google Play's billing practices:

7. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Control Over Local Data

Since most data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control:

Access: View all your downloaded content, bookmarks, and settings in the app
Delete: Remove downloaded files, clear history, or delete app data anytime
Modify: Change app settings and preferences at will
Export: Share or move your downloaded content using Android's file sharing
Uninstall: Removes all local app data from your device permanently

6.2 Analytics Choices

You can control analytics data collection:

Opt Out in App: Go to Settings → Privacy → Disable Analytics
Note: Disabling analytics does not affect any core app functionality

6.3 Advertising Choices

You can control advertising preferences:

Device Settings: Manage ad personalization in Settings → Google → Ads
Opt Out: Enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization" to receive non-personalized ads
Reset Ad ID: Reset your advertising identifier to clear ad preferences

6.4 Permission Management

You can manage app permissions in your device settings:

Go to Settings → Apps → Video Downloader → Permissions
Enable or disable permissions at any time
Note: Disabling certain permissions may affect app functionality

8. Children's Privacy

Age Restriction: Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has used our app, please note that:

Most data is stored locally on the device
Firebase Analytics does not collect personal information
You can delete all app data by uninstalling the app

9. International Data Transfers

Firebase and AdMob Data: Google Firebase and AdMob may transfer data internationally as part of their service. This is governed by Google's privacy policy and international data transfer safeguards.

Data Locations:

Firebase Analytics data is stored on Google's servers (various global locations)
AdMob advertising data is processed by Google globally
All data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons.

How We Notify You:

The "Effective Date" at the top will be updated
For significant changes, we will show a notification in the app
The updated policy will be available in the app and on our website
Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance

Review Regularly: We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

11. Legal Compliance

10.1 GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to Access: Most data is accessible within the app; analytics data can be requested from Google
Right to Erasure: Delete app data or uninstall the app; contact us for Firebase data deletion
Right to Portability: Export your downloaded videos using Android's file sharing
Right to Object: Opt out of analytics in app settings; opt out of personalized ads in device settings
Data Minimization: We collect only data necessary for app functionality and improvement
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (analytics, ads) and consent (when required)

10.2 CCPA Compliance (California Users)

For California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know: We've disclosed what data is collected by Firebase and AdMob
Right to Delete: Delete app data or uninstall the app; contact us for Firebase data deletion
Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal data
Non-Discrimination: All app features are available regardless of privacy choices
Categories Collected: Device identifiers, usage data, ad interaction data
Purpose: App improvement (analytics), advertising (AdMob)

10.3 Other Jurisdictions

We respect data protection laws in all jurisdictions where our app is available. If you have specific questions about how we comply with local data protection laws, please contact us.

12. Contact Information

Questions? Concerns? Requests?

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

service@baize-hk.com

Email Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry - Video Downloader App

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.

What to Include in Your Email:

Your concern or question about privacy
If requesting data deletion, specify: app data (uninstall) or Firebase analytics data
Device model and Android version (if relevant)
App version (found in app settings)

13. Disclaimer

Legal Use Only

This app is designed for downloading videos from websites where you have permission to do so. Users are solely responsible for:

Ensuring they have the right to download content
Complying with applicable copyright laws and terms of service
Respecting content creators' rights
Using downloaded content in accordance with applicable laws

We do not encourage, support, or condone the unauthorized downloading of copyrighted material. Users are responsible for their actions and any legal consequences.

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