1. Information We Collect

Our YouTube Shorts Downloader service is designed to be privacy-focused. Here's what we collect:

• YouTube URLs: When you submit a YouTube Shorts URL for download, we temporarily process this URL to retrieve the video.
• Server Logs: Like most websites, our servers automatically collect certain information in server logs. This includes your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
• Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This collects anonymous data about page visits, session duration, and navigation paths.

We do not collect or store:

• Personal identification information
• Downloaded video content (once delivered to you, it's removed from our servers)
• Payment information (our service is completely free)

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our service
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To improve our website's functionality and user experience
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize our service

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

The types of cookies we use:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

4. Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by us. Therefore, we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• The right to access information we hold about you
• The right to request that we update or delete your information
• The right to opt-out of cookies and tracking
• The right to be informed about how your data is collected and used

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@yt-shorts-downloader.com
• Using our Contact Form

Last Updated: April 10, 2025