YouTube to MP3

1. Introduction

YouTube to MP3 Converter ("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 Service. We take your privacy seriously and are transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

YouTube URLs: The YouTube video links you submit for conversion
Quality Preferences: Your selected audio quality settings (128kbps, 192kbps, 320kbps)

Note: We do not require account registration or collect personal information like names, email addresses, or passwords.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

IP Address: For rate limiting, abuse prevention, and analytics
Browser Information: Browser type, version, and user agent
Device Information: Operating system and device type
Usage Data: Conversion requests, timestamps, and success/failure status
Cookies: Essential cookies for service functionality (no tracking cookies)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely to:

Provide the Service: Process your YouTube URL and convert videos to MP3 format
Maintain Service Quality: Monitor performance and fix technical issues
Prevent Abuse: Implement rate limiting and detect automated/malicious usage
Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and performance
Ensure Security: Protect against security threats and unauthorized access
Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and respond to legal requests

We do not use your data for advertising, marketing, or sell it to third parties.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information. We may share limited data only in the following circumstances:

YouTube/Google: Video URLs are sent to YouTube's API to retrieve video metadata and audio streams
Hosting Provider: Minimal server logs may be collected by our hosting infrastructure
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users will be notified)

We do not share your data with advertisers or data brokers.

5. Data Security and Storage

We implement security measures to protect your information:

HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted
Temporary Storage: Converted MP3 files are stored temporarily and automatically deleted after 24 hours
No Long-term Data Storage: We do not permanently store YouTube URLs or converted files
Server Security: Our servers are protected with firewalls and regular security updates
Access Controls: Limited access to systems and data on a need-to-know basis

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Since we collect minimal personal information, you have the following rights:

No Account Required: You can use the Service without creating an account or providing personal information
Browser Settings: You can control cookies and tracking through your browser settings
Data Deletion: Converted files are automatically deleted after 24 hours
Do Not Track: We honor Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings
Access Requests: Contact us if you have questions about what data we may have collected

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us through our website.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use minimal cookies for essential functionality only:

Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly (e.g., rate limiting, session management)
Analytics: Basic usage statistics to improve the Service (anonymized)
No Advertising Cookies: We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect service functionality. We respect Do Not Track signals and do not track users across other websites.

8. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain data for the minimum time necessary:

Converted MP3 Files: Automatically deleted after 24 hours
Server Logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security and troubleshooting purposes
Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized, retained for service improvement
Legal Retention: Some data may be retained longer if required by law

Once files are deleted, they cannot be recovered. We encourage you to download your converted files promptly.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service 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 Service, please contact us. We will promptly delete any information we may have inadvertently collected.

10. International Users and Data Transfers

Our Service is accessible globally. By using the Service:

Your data may be processed on servers located in different countries
Data protection laws may vary by jurisdiction
We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information regardless of location
You consent to the transfer and processing of your information as described in this policy

If you are located in the European Union or other regions with data protection laws, you may have additional rights under those laws.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service interacts with YouTube and other third-party services. Please note:

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of YouTube or Google
YouTube's own privacy policy and terms of service apply when you use their platform
We recommend reviewing YouTube's privacy policy to understand their data practices
Any links to third-party websites are provided for convenience only

12. 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. When we make changes:

We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
Significant changes will be prominently announced on our website
Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

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

Through our website contact form
We will respond to privacy inquiries within a reasonable timeframe
For DMCA or copyright concerns, please refer to our Terms of Service

We value your privacy and are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.