Last updated: 2/10/2025
Information We Collect
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our SnapDown Snapchat video downloader does not collect, store, or share any personal information from users. We believe in providing a completely anonymous service.
What We DON'T Collect:
- Personal information (name, email, phone number)
- Snapchat URLs you submit for downloading
- Downloaded video files or content
- Your browsing history or behavior
- IP addresses for tracking purposes
- Device information or identifiers
- Location data
Technical Data:
We may collect minimal technical information necessary for service functionality, such as:
- Basic server logs for error handling and performance monitoring
- Anonymous usage statistics to improve our service
- Temporary processing data that is immediately deleted
How We Process Snapchat Videos
When you use our Snapchat video downloader, here's exactly what happens:
- You paste a Snapchat video URL into our downloader
- Our system temporarily processes the URL to fetch video metadata
- We generate download links for different quality options
- For story videos, we may convert HLS streams to MP4 for compatibility
- The video is streamed directly to your device
- All temporary data is immediately deleted from our servers
Important: We never store Snapchat URLs, video files, or any user data. Each download request is processed independently and anonymously.
Third-Party Services & Snapchat Integration
Our Snapchat video downloader interacts with Snapchat's publicly available content to provide our downloading service. Here's what you should know:
- Snapchat: We access publicly available Snapchat content only. Please refer to Snapchat's privacy policy for their data handling practices.
- No Snapchat Affiliation: SnapDown is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Snapchat Inc.
- Public Content Only: Our service only works with public Snapchat videos and Spotlight content.
- Analytics: We may use privacy-focused analytics tools that don't track individual users.
We ensure all interactions with third-party services are conducted in compliance with their terms of service and privacy policies.
Data Security & Protection
Even though we don't store personal data, we take security seriously:
- HTTPS Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS
- Secure Servers: Our infrastructure is hosted on secure, monitored servers
- No Data Retention: Temporary processing data is automatically purged
- Regular Security Audits: We regularly review our security measures
- FFmpeg Security: Video conversion processes are sandboxed and secure
Your Rights
Since we don't collect or store personal information, traditional data rights (access, deletion, portability) don't apply. However, you have the right to:
- Use our Snapchat video downloader service anonymously
- Stop using our service at any time
- Contact us with privacy concerns or questions
Cookies & Tracking
Our Snapchat video downloader uses minimal cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- No Tracking Cookies: We don't use advertising or tracking cookies
- No Social Media Cookies: We don't integrate social media tracking
Children's Privacy
Our Snapchat video downloader is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last modified" date. Continued use of our Snapchat video downloader constitutes acceptance of any changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our Snapchat video downloader service, please contact us through our contact page.