Introduction
papa4YT ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
What Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide
We collect the YouTube URLs you paste into our converter. This information is temporary and used only to fetch video metadata and enable downloads. We do not store these URLs permanently.
2. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website (if available)
3. Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal cookies — only for essential functionality like session management. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics that profile your behavior.
How We Use Your Information
- To process your video/audio download requests
- To improve our website and services
- To detect and prevent abuse or misuse
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations
File Storage and Deletion
Converted MP4 and MP3 files are stored temporarily on our servers and automatically deleted within 5 minutes of creation. We do not archive, sell, or share your downloaded files.
Third-Party Services
To process YouTube content requests, your URL is sent to YouTube's servers as part of this process, subject to YouTube's Terms of Service and Google's Privacy Policy.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable laws, including the right to access, correct, or delete personal data. Since we collect minimal data and delete files automatically, most requests are satisfied by design.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of papa4YT after changes constitute acceptance of the revised policy.