Privacy Policy
At VidStow, we are committed to upholding transparency, respecting your digital privacy, and adhering to global privacy standards and advertising partner policies.
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 • Last Revised: September 4, 2026
1. Overview & Commitment to Privacy
VidStow (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates a fast, privacy-focused online video utility designed to help users archive and download publicly accessible content for personal, fair-use backup. We believe privacy is a fundamental human right. This Privacy Policy details the types of information we may collect, how that information is utilized, the third-party advertising cookies deployed on our platform, and the strict controls and legal rights you have over your data.
2. Information We Collect
VidStow is architected around a strict data-minimization philosophy:
- No User Accounts Required: You do not need to register, create an account, log in, or link social media profiles to use VidStow.
- Zero Storage of Processed Media: We do not store, host, or retain the videos, audio files, or images you download. All extractions are processed ephemerally on-the-fly directly to your local browser session.
- Voluntary Communications: If you contact us via our Contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message content you provide solely to resolve your inquiry.
- Automated Server Telemetry: Like virtually all web servers, our infrastructure automatically records non-identifying telemetry including browser user-agent, operating system, referring URL, timestamp, and anonymized IP address for security defense, DDoS mitigation, and server load balancing.
3. Third-Party Advertising & Google AdSense Disclosures
To keep our media extraction tools 100% free for users worldwide, VidStow displays third-party advertisements served by Google AdSense and other accredited advertising partners. In accordance with Google AdSense Publisher Policies, please review the following critical disclosures:
Google DoubleClick DART Cookie & Personalized Ads
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites across the Internet.
- Google's use of advertising cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to VidStow and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info choices or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI).
4. Analytics and Performance Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand aggregate traffic trends and improve site performance. Google Analytics gathers anonymized usage statistics, page response times, and general geographic regions without directly identifying individual visitors. You can prevent Google Analytics tracking across the web by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. European Union (GDPR) Data Subject Rights
If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, you are protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our lawful basis for processing any voluntary inquiries is legitimate interest and explicit consent. Your rights include:
- The right to access and receive a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- The right to rectify inaccurate personal information.
- The right to erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) of your communication records.
- The right to withdraw cookie consent at any time through your browser settings or our on-site cookie manager.
6. California Consumer Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data. VidStow does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties for monetary consideration.
7. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
VidStow is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information through our contact form, please email us immediately, and we will promptly delete the data from our records.
8. Data Security & Retention
We employ modern TLS/SSL encryption across all connections. Server software is continuously patched against security vulnerabilities. Because VidStow operates on an ephemeral zero-storage architecture, downloaded videos are never retained on our servers once your download stream finishes.
9. Contact Support for Privacy Inquiries
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your rights under GDPR/CCPA, or wish to submit a data inquiry, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
support@vidstow.com