Privacy Policy for Velata: Video Downloader Vault
Velata: Video Downloader Vault ("Velata", "the Application", "we", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use the Velata Android application.
1. Data Collection, Use, and Sharing
Velata is designed as an entirely local, on-device utility application. We do not collect, harvest, store, transmit, sell, or share your personal data, downloaded media files, browsing history, search queries, PIN codes, or passwords with our servers or any third parties.
- No Account Required: You do not need to create an online account to use Velata.
- No Analytics or Tracking SDKs: Velata does not embed third-party behavioral tracking or surveillance SDKs.
- No Third-Party Data Sharing: Because we do not collect personal or media data on remote servers, no user data is shared with advertisers, data brokers, or external parties.
2. On-Device Encryption & Local Storage
All downloaded media files and vault metadata are encrypted locally on your device using AES-256-CTR. Decryption occurs exclusively in memory (RAM) during playback, and unencrypted media files are never written to persistent storage by the vault.
3. PIN Lock, Biometric Authentication & Recovery Email
- PIN Protection: Your PIN is hashed locally on your device using PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256.
- Biometric Unlock: Fingerprint or face authentication is handled strictly by the Android system
BiometricPromptAPI. Velata never accesses or stores your biometric templates. - Recovery Email: If you choose to register a recovery email address, it is stored strictly locally on your device in encrypted shared preferences and is used solely for in-app PIN recovery verification.
4. App Permissions
- INTERNET & ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Used solely for the built-in browser and user-initiated media downloads.
- USE_BIOMETRIC: Used only when you enable fingerprint or face unlock for your local vault.
- BILLING: Used solely to process optional one-time in-app purchases (e.g., Ad-Free upgrade) via Google Play Billing.
5. Third-Party Services (Google Play Billing)
If you choose to purchase an optional in-app upgrade, payment processing is handled directly by Google Play. We do not receive or store your credit card or payment details. Google's handling of payment information is governed by the Google Privacy Policy.
6. Data Retention & Deletion
All vault data, preferences, and encrypted media reside exclusively on your device. You can permanently delete all data at any time by clearing the app's storage in Android Settings or uninstalling Velata.
7. Children's Privacy
Velata is intended for users aged 18 and older and is not directed at children under 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or privacy requests regarding Velata: Video Downloader Vault, please contact us at: support@velata.app