Privacy Policy

Last Updated

September 2025

At VideoDown.org, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our free multi-platform video download service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide our service:

  • Platform URLs: The video links you provide for downloading (supports TikTok, Bilibili, Douyin and more platforms)
  • Usage Data: Basic analytics about service usage (no personal identification)
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information for service functionality and platform detection
  • Language Preference: Language detection based on browser language settings (supports Chinese Simplified, English)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process and complete your download requests
  • Automatically detect the platform of the video you want to download
  • Improve our service performance and reliability
  • Monitor and prevent abuse or misuse of the service
  • Manage cache system to improve service response speed
  • Enhance user experience and interface improvements

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

  • Personally identifiable information (name, email, phone number, etc.)
  • Platform account credentials or passwords
  • Downloaded content is not permanently stored on our servers
  • Cookies or tracking data for advertising purposes
  • Geographic location information (except IP address for basic service)

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • Secure server connections (HTTPS)
  • API keys protected through secure proxy, not directly exposed to users
  • MD5 signature authentication ensures API request security
  • Limited data retention periods
  • No permanent storage of downloaded content
  • Regular security reviews and updates

5. Cache System

To improve service performance, we use a file cache system:

  • Cache Duration: 2 hours per request
  • Storage Method: File system, organized using MD5 hash
  • Automatic Cleanup: Automatic cleanup of expired cache every 2 hours
  • Data Content: Only caches API response metadata, does not cache actual video content

6. Third-Party Services

We do not share your information with third parties except:

  • When necessary to process your download requests (platform servers through third-party API)
  • To comply with legal obligations or government requirements
  • To protect our rights and prevent abuse
  • Service providers needed for technical support

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary:

  • Platform URLs: Processed immediately, not permanently stored
  • Cache Data: Automatically deleted after 2 hours
  • Technical Logs: Automatically deleted after 7 days
  • Downloaded Videos: Never stored on our servers
  • API Keys: Securely stored in environment variables, not logged

8. Cross-Platform Data Processing

Since we support multiple platforms, your URLs may involve service providers in different regions:

  • We use unified API interface to process all platform requests
  • Different platforms' data processing follows the same privacy standards
  • We are not responsible for specific content policies of each platform
  • Users need to ensure compliance with usage terms of each platform

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Use our service without providing personal information
  • Request information about how your data is processed
  • Opt-out of non-essential data collection (if applicable)
  • Request clearing of cache data (although cache expires automatically)

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover we have collected information from children, we will delete it immediately.

11. International Transfers

Your information may be processed on servers located in various countries. We ensure appropriate protections are in place for international data transfers and comply with relevant data protection regulations.

12. Privacy Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Significant changes will be communicated to users through the service.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us through our Contact page.