Privacy Policy for Vidaraa Video Downloader Extension

Our Privacy Policy is available at Vidaraa Privacy Policy



Privacy Commitment

At Vidaraa, we take your privacy seriously. This extension is designed with privacy as a core principle. We believe you should have full control over your data and browsing activity.



What Data We Collect

Minimal Data Collection

Vidaraa Video Downloader collects only the essential information needed to provide the video download service:

License Verification Data:
- Anonymous device identifier (randomly generated, not linked to personal information)
- Browser fingerprint (screen resolution, timezone, language settings)
- Extension version number
- Download count for free tier limit enforcement

Download Processing Data:
- Video URLs you choose to download (sent to our servers for processing)
- Selected format and quality preferences
- Audio language and bitrate selections

Local Storage Only:
- Your download queue and history (stored locally on your device, never sent to our servers)
- Extension settings and preferences (saved locally in your browser)
- License status and activation information (stored locally)



What Data We DO NOT Collect

We explicitly do not collect, store, or track:

• ❌ Your browsing history or websites you visit
• ❌ Personal information (name, email, address, phone number)
• ❌ Video content you watch (only URLs you explicitly choose to download)
• ❌ Search queries or browsing patterns
• ❌ Cookies or tracking identifiers for advertising
• ❌ IP addresses (beyond temporary server logs for security)
• ❌ Payment information (handled securely by third-party payment processors)
• ❌ Social media profiles or accounts
• ❌ Device location or GPS data

How We Use Your Data

The minimal data we collect is used exclusively for:

1. Processing Your Downloads
2. Video URLs are sent to our secure servers to fetch, convert, and prepare downloads
3. Format and quality selections determine how videos are processed
4. Audio language preferences are used to select the correct audio track
5. License Management
6. Device identifiers verify your Pro license status
7. Download counts enforce free tier limits (10 downloads per day for free users)
8. Prevent license abuse and unauthorized sharing
9. Service Improvement
10. Anonymous usage statistics help us identify and fix bugs
11. Error reports help improve reliability and compatibility
12. Version tracking ensures users have the latest features
13. Security & Fraud Prevention
14. Temporary server logs detect abuse, spam, and malicious activity
15. Rate limiting prevents server overload
16. Device fingerprints prevent automated bot abuse

Data Storage & Security

Local Storage:
- Your download queue, history, and preferences are stored locally in your browser using Firefox's built-in storage API
- This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly initiate a download
- You can clear this data anytime through Firefox settings or by uninstalling the extension

Server-Side Processing:
- Video URLs and processing requests are transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
- Downloaded videos are temporarily cached on our servers during processing (typically 5-15 minutes)
- Cached files are automatically deleted after download completion or 1 hour, whichever comes first
- We do not store or archive downloaded video content

License Data:
- License verification data is stored on secure servers with industry-standard encryption
- Access is restricted to authorized personnel only
- Data is retained only as long as necessary for license management



Third-Party Services

Payment Processing:
- Pro license purchases are processed by trusted third-party payment providers (Stripe, PayPal)
- We never see or store your credit card information
- Payment providers have their own privacy policies

Video Hosting Platforms:
- When you download a video, we fetch it from the original hosting platform (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
- These platforms may have their own terms of service and privacy policies
- We are not responsible for third-party platform policies

Server Infrastructure:
- Our download servers are hosted on secure cloud infrastructure (Render, AWS)
- Hosting providers may maintain server logs for security and performance
- We use providers with strong privacy and security commitments



Data Retention

• Download requests: Processed and deleted within 1 hour
• Temporary video cache: Deleted immediately after download or within 1 hour
• License verification data: Retained for the lifetime of your license
• Error logs: Retained for 30 days for debugging purposes
• Server access logs: Retained for 7 days for security monitoring

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data by contacting us at support@vidaraa.com
• Delete your data by uninstalling the extension (local data) or requesting account deletion (license data)
• Opt-out of data collection by not using the extension
• Export your download history (stored locally in your browser)
• Request information about what data we have collected

Children's Privacy

Vidaraa is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.



Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through:
- Extension update notifications
- Website announcements
- Email (for Pro users who provided contact information)

Continued use of the extension after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.



Data Protection Compliance

Vidaraa complies with:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for EU users
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for California residents
- Firefox Add-on Privacy Policies and Mozilla guidelines
- Industry best practices for data security and privacy



Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy:

Email: support@vidaraa.com
Website: https://vidaraa.com/contact-us/
Privacy Policy: https://vidaraa.com/privacy-policy/

We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours.



Summary (TL;DR)

✅ We collect minimal data – only what's needed for downloads and license verification
✅ No browsing history tracking – we don't know what sites you visit
✅ Local storage – your queue and settings stay on your device
✅ Secure processing – HTTPS encryption for all communications
✅ Temporary caching – videos deleted within 1 hour
✅ No selling data – we never sell or share your information with advertisers
✅ GDPR compliant – respecting EU privacy regulations
✅ You control your data – delete anytime by uninstalling

Last Updated: April 27, 2026



This privacy policy applies specifically to the Vidaraa Video Downloader browser extension. For the full privacy policy covering all Vidaraa services, please visit https://vidaraa.com/privacy-policy/