Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 5, 2026

1. Overview

At VideoToFrames ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our video to frames extraction service at videotoframes.net.

Key Privacy Guarantee: Your video files are processed locally in your browser and are never uploaded to our servers. This means your video content remains private and secure on your device at all times.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We do not require you to create an account, provide personal information, or register to use our service. You can extract frames from videos anonymously without providing any personally identifiable information (PII).

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site:

Browser type and version (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
Operating system (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS)
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
IP address (anonymized and aggregated for analytics)
Referring website (how you found us)
Pages visited and time spent on our site

3. How We Process Your Data

3.1 Local-First Processing

Video files are NEVER uploaded to our servers. Our technology uses client-side JavaScript to process videos entirely within your browser's memory. Here's what this means:

Your video files stay on your computer/device
No video content is transmitted over the internet
We cannot see, access, or store your videos
Frame extraction happens locally using your device's processing power

3.2 Data We Do Not Collect

We do NOT collect:

Your video files or extracted frames
Names, email addresses, or phone numbers
Payment information (we don't charge for our service)
User account credentials (no accounts required)
Location data beyond basic IP-based analytics

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to ensure our website functions properly:

Session cookies: Maintain your state during video extraction
Security cookies: Help protect against fraud and abuse

4.2 Third-Party Cookies and Advertising

We use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, to display advertisements on our website. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

4.3 Personalized Advertising

Third-party services (including Google) may use cookies to personalize ads based on your interests. This means:

Third parties (including Google) may collect information about your browsing activity across websites
This information is used to show you ads that are more relevant to you
Personalized ads are based on your interests and online behavior

4.4 How to Opt-Out of Personalized Ads and Cookies

You can control and opt-out of personalized advertising in several ways:

Opt-Out Options:

Google Ads Settings: Visit https://adssettings.google.com to manage your ad personalization settings
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through your browser preferences
NAI Opt-Out: Visit the Network Advertising Initiative to opt-out of participating ad networks
Google Analytics Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Disable All Cookies: Configure your browser to refuse all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)

How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage cookies

4.5 Third-Party Cookie Policies

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to your website. You may review the privacy policies of these third parties:

5. Analytics and Performance

We use analytics services (including Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our service and user experience. Analytics data is:

Anonymized: Personal information is removed or aggregated
Used for statistics only: We analyze trends, not individual users
Never sold: We do not sell your data to third parties

6. Data Storage and Retention

Video files: Not stored on our servers (processed locally only)
Extracted frames: Downloaded directly to your device
Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics policies (typically 26 months)
Server logs: Automatically deleted after a specified retention period

7. Data Security

While we don't store your video content, we implement security measures to protect our website infrastructure:

HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
Secure server configurations
Regular security audits and updates
Compliance with industry best practices

Remember: Since your videos are processed locally in your browser, they never transit over the network to our servers, providing an inherently secure architecture.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services (such as Google AdSense and Google Analytics). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. 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, and we will delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Our website infrastructure may be hosted in servers located outside your country of residence. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information (analytics data only, not video content) to these servers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
Restriction: Request limitation of data processing
Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify users of significant changes by:

Posting the new policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Displaying a notice on our website (for major changes)

Your continued use of our service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Compliance and Standards

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws and advertising industry standards, including:

Clear disclosure of cookie usage and data practices
Information about third-party vendors and their data collection
Instructions for opting out of personalized advertising and cookies
Links to third-party privacy policies
Transparent disclosure of analytics and advertising practices

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: hello@videotoframes.net
Website: https://videotoframes.net

We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days.

15. Consent to Privacy Policy

By using VideoToFrames, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy, including our use of cookies and Google AdSense for advertising purposes as described above.