Privacy policy

 At VidX - Video Downloader, your privacy is of ulmost importance to us. We are committed to safeguarding the personal information and privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle data when you use our mobile application, the permissions required for its operation, and your rights and responsibilities as a user.

1. Information We Collect

We value your privacy and have designed our app to function without collecting any personally identifiable information (PII).

• No Account Required: The app does not ask you to sign up or log in.
  
  

• No Personal Details: We do not request, store, or share your name, email address, phone number, or any other personal identifiers.
  
  

• Anonymous Usage: All features are accessible without the need for user authentication, ensuring full anonymity during usage.
  
  

2. Permissions Used and Their Purpose

To provide a seamless experience, VidX - Video Downloader may request the following permissions. We use these permissions strictly to enable the app’s core functionality, and none of them are used to track or collect personal data.

a. READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE & WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

• Purpose: These permissions are essential for accessing and saving videos to your device's storage.
  
  

• Details: This allows the app to read and write files in your storage so that downloaded videos can be saved and accessed via your gallery or file manager.
  
  

• Privacy Assurance: We do not upload, access, or transmit any files outside your device.
  
  

b. READ_MEDIA_IMAGES & READ_MEDIA_VIDEO

• Purpose: These permissions are specific to Android 13 (API 33) and later versions, required to read image and video files separately for security and privacy improvements.
  
  

• Details: The app uses these only to identify and manage downloaded video files, not to access or analyze your personal media.
  
  

• Privacy Assurance: Only downloaded files handled by the app are accessed.
  
  

c. POST_NOTIFICATIONS

• Purpose: To notify you when a download is completed or in progress.
  
  

• Details: This enhances your experience by keeping you informed without having to keep the app open.
  
  

• Privacy Assurance: Notifications are managed locally and are not used for marketing or tracking.
  
  

d. ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE & ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

• Purpose: To check the availability and type of network connection before initiating a download.
  
  

• Details: These permissions allow the app to function efficiently by pausing or resuming downloads depending on network conditions.
  
  

• Privacy Assurance: No data about your browsing activity or connected networks is collected or shared.
  
  

e. INTERNET / NETWORK ACCESS

• Purpose: Required to download videos from the internet.
  
  

• Details: Enables the app to connect to online sources as per your request to fetch and save videos.
  
  

• Privacy Assurance: No browsing history or URLs are stored or transmitted beyond the download request.
  
  

f. FOREGROUND_SERVICE

• Purpose: Allows the app to continue downloading files even when it is not actively being used (i.e., running in the background).
  
  

• Details: This enhances usability without affecting your phone’s performance.
  
  

• Privacy Assurance: The foreground service is used only for technical execution, not data collection.
  
  

3. Data Collection and Usage

We maintain a strict no data collection policy:

• We do not collect, store, or share any personal or sensitive data.
  
  

• Downloaded files are stored locally on your device and remain under your full control.
  
  

• We do not transmit or back up data to any external servers.
  
  

This approach ensures that your private content and activity remain confidential.

4. Third-Party Services

VidX - Video Downloader may contain advertisements to support its development and maintenance. These ads may be served by third-party advertising networks such as Google AdMob.

• Data Collected by Third-Parties: These networks may collect limited data such as:
  
  
  

  • Device information (e.g., model, operating system)
    
    

  • IP address (for region-specific advertising)
    
    

  • In-app behavior (e.g., ad impressions and interactions)
    
    

• Our Responsibility: We do not share your data directly with any third parties.
  
  

• Ad Network Policies: For more information, please refer to the respective privacy policies of these networks. Example:
  
  
  

  • Google AdMob Privacy Policy
    
    

5. Content Responsibility

The purpose of  VidX - Video Downloader is to assist users in saving publicly available media for personal use.

• Copyright Compliance: Users must ensure that the content being downloaded does not violate copyright laws.
  
  

• No Content Hosting: We do not host or control the content accessible through the app.
  
  

• User Responsibility: Users are solely responsible for complying with the terms of use of content platforms and for obtaining any necessary permissions.
  
  

6. Children’s Privacy

Our application is not designed for children under the age of 13.

• No Age-Based Targeting: We do not collect data knowingly from users under 13.
  
  

• Parental Supervision Recommended: Parents or guardians should monitor their child’s use of the app to ensure appropriate behavior.
  
  

7. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will:

• Update the "Effective Date" at the top.
  
  

• Publish changes on this page.
  
  

• Provide in-app notifications when necessary.
  
  

It is advised to review this policy occasionally to stay informed about how your data is protected.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy or the app, please reach out to us at:

Email: raniadilak@gmail.com