TL;DR — The Short Version
01 — Overview
Our Commitment to Privacy
Welcome to VioHarvest ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use vioharvest.blogspot.com and any associated pages (the "Service").
VioHarvest is a free, browser-based video download tool. We are committed to being transparent: we do not collect, store, or sell your personal data.
03 — Usage
How We Use Information
Data that passes through our systems is used only for:
Service operation
To process download requests and return available video formats and quality options.
Security & abuse prevention
To detect and block malicious traffic, bot activity, or misuse of the Service.
Performance monitoring
To identify technical issues, improve page load times, and maintain uptime.
Communication
If you contact us, we use your provided info solely to respond to your inquiry.
We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or behavioral tracking.
04 — Cookies
Cookies & Tracking
VioHarvest does not set first-party tracking cookies. Because the site is hosted on Blogger, Google may set platform cookies governed by their own privacy policy.
Functional cookies
May be set by Blogger to ensure the website functions correctly.
Analytics cookies
If Google Analytics is active, anonymized usage data may be collected. Opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
No advertising cookies
We do not run ad networks. No advertising cookies are set by us.
You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
05 — Third Parties
Third-Party Services
We rely on a small number of trusted providers who may process limited technical data:
EmailJS
Powers our contact form. Only what you type is transmitted — EmailJS does not store messages.
Video platforms
Submitting a YouTube, TikTok, or similar URL may interact with that platform's servers. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
We do not sell, trade, or share your information with any third party for commercial purposes.
06 — Retention
Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary:
Video URLs
Not stored. Discarded immediately after your session.
Server logs
Maximum 30 days, then automatically deleted.
Contact messages
Kept only until your inquiry is resolved, then deleted.
Analytics data
Aggregated and anonymized — no individual retention period.
07 — Your Rights
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under the GDPR or similar regulations. We respect all of them:
Right to access
Request details about any personal data we hold about you.
Right to erasure
Request deletion of any personal data we hold.
Right to object
Object to processing of your personal data.
Right to portability
Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Withdraw consent
Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any right, email rehanshakeel914@gmail.com. We respond within 30 days.
08 — Children
Children's Privacy
VioHarvest is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Notice for parents: If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, contact rehanshakeel914@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly. By using this Service, you confirm you are at least 13 years old.
09 — Security
Security Measures
We take reasonable precautions to protect information processed through VioHarvest:
HTTPS encryption
All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted.
No persistent storage
Video URLs and sensitive input are never written to a database.
Regular security reviews
We regularly review our technical infrastructure for vulnerabilities.
No method of internet transmission is 100% secure. You use the Service at your own risk.
10 — Updates
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of VioHarvest after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy. For material changes, we will notify users prominently on the site.