Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

AudDL collects the minimum amount of data necessary to operate the service:

• URLs you submit: SoundCloud links you enter are processed in real time to retrieve track data. They are not stored, logged, or linked to your identity.
• Server access logs: Standard web server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps) may be retained temporarily for security and performance purposes.
• Aggregated analytics: Anonymous, aggregated data such as page view counts may be collected to understand how the service is used. No personally identifiable information is included.

2. How We Use Your Information

Any data collected is used solely to:

• Process download requests and return audio file metadata to your browser.
• Monitor and maintain the security and stability of the service.
• Improve the user experience based on anonymous usage patterns.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies

AudDL itself does not use tracking or advertising cookies. However, third-party services we integrate with (such as Google AdSense) may set their own cookies to personalize ads and measure performance. These are governed by their respective privacy policies:

• Google AdSense / Google LLC: May use cookies to show relevant ads. You can opt out via Google Ad Settings.

By using this website, you consent to the use of cookies as described above. You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate AudDL:

• Google AdSense: Displays advertisements. May collect usage data per Google's Privacy Policy.
• Cloudflare: Provides CDN, DDoS protection, and performance optimization. Processes request data per their privacy policy.
• Vercel: Hosting infrastructure. May log request data as part of normal server operations.

5. Data Retention

We do not maintain a persistent database of user activity. URLs submitted through the downloader are processed in real time and immediately discarded. Server access logs, if retained, are cleared on a rolling basis within 30 days.

6. Children's Privacy

AudDL is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through this service, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.

7. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including:

• The right to access personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request correction or deletion of your data.
• The right to object to or restrict data processing.
• The right to data portability.

Since we collect minimal data and do not maintain user profiles, most requests are satisfied by the fact that we have no personal data to retrieve. For specific requests, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Material changes will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of AudDL after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.