Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 8, 2026

ClipForge ("we", "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your data when you use our video editing tools.

1. Data We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to provide our service:

• Video files you upload for processing.
• YouTube channel information (via Google OAuth) if you choose to verify your account: Channel Name, Handle, Avatar, and Subscriber Counts.

2. How We Use Data

• To generate captioned videos and subscribe animations.
• To verify channel ownership and display verification badges.
• We do not sell your data to third parties.

3. Data Retention

Uploaded videos and generated outputs are stored temporarily to allow you to download them. We may delete files periodically to save space.

4. Google User Data

If you connect your YouTube account:

• We access your basic profile and channel statistics (read-only) to verify your identity.
• We do not make changes to your YouTube account.
• We store your channel name, handle, and avatar URL locally to render them into your video.

5. Contact

For questions, contact privacy@vltgg.net.