Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
At Y2Mate, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our YouTube to MP3/MP4 conversion service. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- • YouTube URLs you submit for conversion
- • Contact information when you reach out to us
- • Feedback and suggestions you provide
- • Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
- • IP address and approximate location
- • Browser type, version, and language
- • Device information and screen resolution
- • Operating system information
- • Referring website and pages visited
- • Date and time of visits
- • Usage patterns and preferences
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- • Essential cookies for website functionality
- • Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns
- • Preference cookies to remember your settings
- • Session cookies that expire when you close your browser
3. How We Use Your Information
Service Operation
- • Process video conversion requests
- • Provide core service functionality
- • Maintain service performance
- • Troubleshoot technical issues
Service Improvement
- • Analyze usage patterns
- • Improve user experience
- • Develop new features
- • Optimize performance
Communication
- • Respond to your inquiries
- • Provide customer support
- • Send service announcements
- • Notify about policy changes
Security & Legal
- • Detect and prevent fraud
- • Ensure service security
- • Comply with legal obligations
- • Protect user rights
4. Data Storage and Security
Important: No File Storage
We do not store any converted files on our servers. All conversions are processed in real-time, and files are automatically deleted immediately after download or within 24 hours maximum. We never keep copies of your converted content.
Security Measures
- • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- • Secure server infrastructure
- • Regular security audits and updates
- • Access controls and monitoring
- • Automated threat detection
- • Regular backup and recovery procedures
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Analytics data is typically retained for 12-24 months for service improvement purposes.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to help operate our website and provide better service. These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices:
Analytics Services
- • Google Analytics (usage statistics)
- • Error tracking services
- • Performance monitoring tools
Infrastructure Services
- • Cloudflare (security and performance)
- • YouTube API (video information)
- • CDN services for faster loading
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
7. International Data Transfers
Our service may be accessed from around the world. If you are accessing our service from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred across international borders. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or our privacy practices, please contact us using any of the following methods:
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:
- • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- • Notify users of significant changes through our website
- • For material changes, provide advance notice where required by law
- • Maintain previous versions for your reference
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.