Privacy Policy

YTLooper ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website ytlooper.com(the "Service"). YTLooper is a free, browser-based tool that allows users to loop and share YouTube video segments. Our registered contact email is privacy@ytlooper.com.

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of ytlooper.com. By using the Service you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

Information you provide directly. YTLooper does not require you to create an account. We do not collect your name, email address, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily contact us (for example, via a support or bug-report email).

Usage and technical data. When you visit the Service, our hosting infrastructure and analytics tools may automatically record standard server log information, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of your request. This data is used in aggregate to understand how the Service is used and to diagnose technical problems.

Local storage.YTLooper saves your dark-mode preference in your browser's localStorage under the key ytlooper-theme. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

URL parameters. Loop settings (start time, end time, volume, notes) are encoded in shareable URLs only. We do not store these values in a database.

YTLooper uses a minimal set of cookies and similar technologies. For a full breakdown of every cookie we set, please read our Cookie Policy.

Analytics cookies. We use Vercel Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service that does not use cookies for tracking and does not collect personally identifiable information. It measures aggregate page-view counts, browser types, and country-level geographic data only.

Advertising cookies (Google AdSense). We display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies such as __gads, __gpi, and NID to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history across sites. These are third-party cookies controlled by Google. You can opt out of personalized advertising at adssettings.google.com or by visiting aboutads.info/choices.

YouTube embed. Videos are loaded via the YouTube IFrame Player API (youtube-nocookie.com domain where possible). YouTube may set its own cookies when you interact with embedded players. These are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Service.
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and performance.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and abuse.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Respond to your inquiries if you contact us directly.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We do not build individual user profiles.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interests — to operate and improve the Service, and to serve relevant advertising (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
• Consent — for non-essential cookies and personalized advertising, where required by applicable law (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
• Legal obligation — where we must comply with a legal requirement (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR).

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
• Delete personal information we hold about you.
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
• Correct inaccurate personal information we hold.
• Limit the use of sensitive personal information.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. YTLooper does not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, sharing data with advertising partners (Google AdSense) may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" under CCPA. To opt out, please use the AdSense opt-out link above or contact us at privacy@ytlooper.com.

To submit a verifiable consumer request, email privacy@ytlooper.com with the subject line "CCPA Request". We will respond within 45 days.

Server logs are retained for up to 90 days and then automatically deleted. Since YTLooper stores no user accounts or databases of personal information, there is generally no long-term personal data to delete. Local storage data (ytlooper-theme) remains on your device until you clear your browser storage.

YTLooper is hosted on Vercel infrastructure, which operates data centers globally including in the United States. If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries. Vercel implements Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission for cross-border data transfers.

YTLooper is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@ytlooper.com and we will delete it promptly.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your personal data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Data portability.
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is consent-based).
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@ytlooper.com. We will respond within 30 days.

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, including YouTube. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice on the Service.

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@ytlooper.com.