Effective Date: November 16, 2025
Last Updated: November 16, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to SavingYT (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We operate the website https://savingyt.com/ (the “Site”), which provides free YouTube video downloading and conversion services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Site and services.

By using SavingYT, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

YouTube Video URLs
When you use our video downloading service, you provide YouTube video URLs for conversion. These URLs are processed temporarily to fulfill your download request and are not stored permanently on our servers.

Contact Information
If you contact us through email or contact forms, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Date and time of visits
  • Clickstream data

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze Site usage. For more details, see our “Cookies and Tracking” section below.

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we do NOT collect:

  • We do NOT require user registration or accounts
  • We do NOT store your downloaded videos or audio files
  • We do NOT track which specific videos you download
  • We do NOT collect payment information (our service is free)
  • We do NOT access your device’s file system beyond standard browser permissions

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Delivery

  • To process YouTube video URLs and provide download/conversion services
  • To deliver the requested video or audio files to you
  • To maintain and improve our Site’s functionality

2.2 Site Improvement

  • To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
  • To monitor and analyze trends and Site performance
  • To diagnose technical problems and optimize our services

2.3 Communication

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To send important notices about service changes or updates

2.4 Legal Compliance

  • To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • To enforce our Terms of Service
  • To protect our rights and the rights of our users

2.5 Security

  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
  • To protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Site. This helps us improve user experience and Site performance.

Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.

3.2 Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our Site:

  • Google Analytics – For website traffic analysis
  • Advertising Partners – For displaying relevant advertisements (if applicable)

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored
  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all third-party cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close the browser

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

How to Manage Cookies:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies

4. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, including:

  • Web hosting providers – To host our Site and databases
  • Analytics providers – To analyze Site traffic and usage
  • CDN providers – To deliver content efficiently

These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

  • Valid legal requests from government authorities
  • Court orders or subpoenas
  • Legal processes
  • Protection of our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

4.3 Business Transfers

If SavingYT is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. YouTube API Services

Our Site uses YouTube’s API Services to retrieve video information and provide download functionality. By using our service, you are also agreeing to be bound by YouTube’s Terms of Service: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms

Google Privacy Policy
YouTube is owned by Google. Information obtained through YouTube API Services is also subject to the Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Revoking Access
You can revoke our Site’s access to your data via the Google security settings page at: https://security.google.com/settings/security/permissions

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Limited access to personal information by employees
  • Secure server infrastructure

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

7.1 Video URLs and Conversion Data

YouTube video URLs submitted for conversion are processed in real-time and are NOT stored permanently on our servers. Once your download is complete, the URL and conversion data are automatically deleted from our temporary processing cache.

7.2 Usage Data

We retain usage data (such as IP addresses and browsing information) for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

Typically, usage data is retained for 90 days unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7.3 Contact Information

If you contact us via email or contact form, we retain your contact information and message content for up to 2 years to provide customer support and respond to your inquiries.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and obtain a copy of that information in a portable format.

8.2 Correction

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

8.3 Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (such as legal obligations).

8.4 Objection

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.

8.5 Restriction

You have the right to request restriction of processing your personal information in certain circumstances.

8.6 Withdraw Consent

If we process your information based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

8.7 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
Email: [Your email address]
Contact Page: https://savingyt.com/contact/

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

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country, state, or jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to use our Site, please be aware that your information will be transferred to the United States. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.

We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy when transferred internationally.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

11.1 Right to Know

You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.

11.2 Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

11.3 Right to Opt-Out of Sale

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties. Therefore, there is no need to opt-out of any sale.

11.4 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

11.5 How to Exercise CCPA Rights

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at:
Email: [Your email address]
Toll-Free: [Your phone number if applicable]

We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within 45 days.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

12.1 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific purposes
  • Contract: To fulfill our services and Terms of Service
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure security
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

12.2 GDPR Rights

You have the rights outlined in Section 8 above, including access, correction, deletion, objection, restriction, and data portability.

12.3 Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: info@savingyt.com

12.4 Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country if you believe we have violated your data protection rights.

13. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including YouTube and other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by SavingYT.

14. Advertising and Analytics Partners

We may partner with third-party advertising and analytics companies to display ads and analyze Site traffic. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your activities on our Site and other websites.

14.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze Site usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the Site and what pages they visit.

Opt-Out: You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

14.2 Advertising Partners

We may display advertisements from third-party networks. These networks may collect information about your browsing activities to show you relevant ads.

Opt-Out: You can opt-out of interest-based advertising through:

15. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to be tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals because there is no standard interpretation or implementation of DNT.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
  • Post the revised policy on our Site
  • Notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on our Site (if applicable)

Your continued use of our Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: info@savingyt.com
Website: https://savingyt.com/

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible, typically within 5 to 7 business days.

18. Legal Compliance and Copyright

18.1 Copyright Notice

SavingYT respects intellectual property rights. Our service is intended for downloading videos that you have the legal right to download or that are in the public domain.

You are responsible for:

  • Ensuring you have permission to download the content
  • Complying with YouTube’s Terms of Service
  • Respecting copyright laws and fair use principles
  • Using downloaded content only for personal, non-commercial purposes

18.2 DMCA Policy

If you believe that content on our Site infringes your copyright, please contact us with a DMCA notice at:
Email: info@savingyt.com

19. Disclaimer

While we make every effort to ensure the privacy and security of your information, we provide our services “as is” without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for:

  • Unauthorized access to your information due to circumstances beyond our control
  • Actions of third-party service providers
  • Your use or misuse of downloaded content
  • Any damages resulting from use of our Site

20. Consent

By using SavingYT, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Site immediately.

Thank you for trusting SavingYT with your privacy.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on November 16, 2025.