Thank you for using Video Downloader (“we”, “our”, or “the App”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Android application.

By installing or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information according to this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We do not collect personally identifiable information unless explicitly stated.
The App may collect certain types of data necessary to function properly:

1.1. Automatically Collected Information

The App may collect the following technical data:

• Device model, operating system version
  
  

• Network status (Wi-Fi, mobile data)
  
  

• App usage statistics
  
  

• Crash logs and performance data (Firebase Crashlytics & Firebase Performance)
  
  

• Advertising identifiers (for ads & analytics)
  
  

Technologies used: Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics, Firebase Performance, Google Play Services, Adjust SDK, iZooto SDK, Google Ads SDK, Facebook Mediation, and related libraries.

1.2. Permissions Used

Your app uses the following Android permissions. Below is why they are needed:

Network-related Permissions

• ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  
  

• ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  
  

• INTERNET
  
  

• CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
  
  

Purpose: To download videos, load web content, retrieve links, load ads, and check network connectivity.

Storage / Media Permissions

• READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  
  

• WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (legacy, max SDK 32)
  
  

• READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
  
  

• READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
  
  

Purpose:
To save downloaded videos, read internal media for preview, manage downloaded files, and display media.

The App does not access or upload any personal media without user action.

Notification & UI Permissions

• POST_NOTIFICATIONS – To send download completion status, updates, or alerts.
  
  

• SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW – For showing floating UI, if used.
  
  

• WRITE_SETTINGS – For enabling certain app-level configurations, if applicable.
  
  

• SET_WALLPAPER – If the user chooses to set a downloaded image as wallpaper.
  
  

Foreground / Service Permissions

• FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
  Purpose: Used to handle background download operations safely and efficiently.
  
  

Audio Permission

• MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
  Purpose: Allows controlling audio output when previewing videos.
  
  

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• App functionality (downloading, browsing, saving media)
  
  

• Improving user experience and app performance
  
  

• Bug detection and crash analysis
  
  

• Analytics to understand usage trends
  
  

• Delivering relevant advertisements
  
  

• Sending optional notifications
  
  

• Ensuring the app works correctly across devices and networks
  
  

We do not sell user data.

3. Third-Party Services & SDKs

Your app uses multiple libraries and SDKs that may process certain technical data:

Google Services

• Firebase Analytics
  
  

• Firebase Crashlytics
  
  

• Firebase Performance
  
  

• Google Play Services
  
  

• Google Ads (AdMob)
  
  

• Google Mediation (Facebook, etc.)
  
  

• Google UMP (User Consent SDK)
  
  

Marketing & Notification SDKs

• Adjust SDK
  
  

• iZooto SDK
  
  

• Firebase Messaging (Push Notifications)
  
  

Networking / Parsing Libraries

• Retrofit
  
  

• OkHttp
  
  

• Volley
  
  

• Jsoup
  
  

• Async HTTP
  
  

Media Libraries

• ExoPlayer
  
  

• Glide
  
  

• MediaX
  
  

• Room Database
  
  

• Lottie
  
  

• EventBus
  
  

• Shimmer
  
  

Each third-party service follows its own privacy policy regarding data handling.

You can review their policies on their respective websites.

4. Advertising & Analytics

We use:

• Google AdMob and mediation networks
  
  

• Adjust SDK for ad attribution
  
  

• Firebase Analytics
  
  

These services may collect:

• Advertising ID
  
  

• App activity
  
  

• Device information
  
  

• General usage data
  
  

You may opt out of personalized ads through your device settings (Ads → Reset / Opt-out).

5. Data Security

We take security seriously and implement:

• Secure network connections (HTTPS)
  
  

• Restricted access to sensitive permissions
  
  

• No transfer of personal media or private data to our servers
  
  

However, no system is 100% secure.
By using the App, you acknowledge this risk.

6. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.

If you believe a child has provided data, contact us to remove it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your region (GDPR, CCPA), you may:

• Request deletion of your data
  
  

• Request access to your data
  
  

• Opt-out of analytics or personalized ads
  
  

• Withdraw consent (via settings or Google UMP dialog)
  
  

To make a request, contact us at the email below.

8. Data Retention

We only retain data for:

• App functionality
  
  

• Crash analysis
  
  

• Legal compliance
  
  

• Advertising and analytics (via third-party SDKs)
  
  

Data is automatically removed when no longer required.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

While using the App, you may open external websites (e.g., for video links).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Use them at your own discretion.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted within the App or on the app’s listing page.

Continued use of the App indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding privacy, contact us:

Email:lionappmaker9581@gmail.com