Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 28, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how VideoSavy ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at videosavy.com.
🍪 TL;DR: We use minimal cookies, primarily for analytics (Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
Cookies can be either:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
2. How We Use Cookies
VideoSavy uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies help us:
- Count the number of visitors
- See which pages are most popular
- Understand how users navigate our site
- Measure download performance
- Improve our service based on usage patterns
Provider: Google Analytics (Google LLC)
Duration: Up to 2 years
Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement
2.2 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:
- Rate limiting (prevent abuse)
- Security features
- Basic functionality
Duration: Session or short-term
Purpose: Website functionality and security
2.3 Performance Cookies
We use Vercel Analytics to monitor website performance:
- Page load times
- Technical errors
- User experience metrics
Provider: Vercel Inc.
Duration: Session
Purpose: Performance monitoring
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Google Analytics: Tracks user behavior and site statistics
- Google Tag Manager: Manages marketing and analytics tags
- Google AdSense: Displays relevant advertisements (if applicable)
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing:
4. Cookies We Do NOT Use
To respect your privacy, we do NOT use:
- ❌ Social media tracking cookies (unless you interact with social widgets)
- ❌ Advertising cookies for behavioral targeting (unless AdSense is active)
- ❌ Cookies to store personal identification information
- ❌ Cookies to store video URLs or downloaded content
5. How to Control Cookies
You have several options to manage or disable cookies:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage cookies
5.2 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Use browser Do Not Track (DNT) settings
- Use privacy-focused browsers (Brave, DuckDuckGo)
⚠️ Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Some features of VideoSavy may not work properly without essential cookies.
6. Cookie Duration
| Cookie Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Session | Website functionality |
| Analytics (_ga, _gid) | 2 years / 24 hours | Google Analytics tracking |
| Performance | Session | Vercel Analytics |
7. Your Rights
Under privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:
- Know what cookies are being used
- Refuse or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Delete cookies from your device
- Request information about data collected via cookies
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@videosavy.com
Website: https://videosavy.com/contact
Our Commitment: We use cookies responsibly and transparently. We collect only what's necessary to improve your experience and never sell your data to third parties.
For more information about how we handle your data, please see our: