Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to video-direct.com (“Site”, “we”, “us”, “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and what rights you have.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Registration: name, email address, password.
• User Content: videos, comments, messages, profile information.
• Support Requests: any data you include when contacting us.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: pages visited, time on page, clicks, referrals.
• Device & Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.
• Location Data: approximate location inferred from IP.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, local storage and similar technologies to recognize you, remember your preferences, and analyze Site usage. See Section 6 below for details and opt-out links.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your data for the following purposes:

• Provide & Improve Services: authenticate users, manage accounts, optimize performance, fix bugs.
• Personalization & Recommendations: suggest relevant videos and features.
• Communications: send account notifications, updates, marketing emails (you may opt out).
• Security & Fraud Prevention: detect and prevent abuse, enforce our Terms.
• Analytics & Reporting: understand user behavior, measure advertising effectiveness.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

If you are in the EEA, we rely on the following:

• Consent: for optional cookies and direct marketing.
• Performance of a Contract: to provide the Site and your account.
• Legitimate Interests: to improve Services, analytics, security.
• Compliance with Law: where required by applicable regulation.

5. Third-Party Services and Advertising

5.1 Google Services

We use Google AdSense to display ads and Google Analytics to measure Site traffic. Google may collect cookies and device identifiers; see Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

To opt out of personalized ads by Google, visit: https://adssettings.google.com.

5.2 Other Ad Networks & Partners

We may work with other advertising partners who use cookies and similar tech to show you relevant ads. To opt out of industry-wide ad tracking, you can use:

• Network Advertising Initiative
• Digital Advertising Alliance

5.3 Embedded Content & Social Plugins

Videos or widgets from third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo) may set their own cookies and collect data. We recommend checking their respective privacy policies.

6. Cookies & Your Choices

You can manage or delete cookies via your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent core Site features from working.

• Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on
• Browser Controls: Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge allow you to block or delete cookies.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Your Rights

8.1 EU GDPR (if you’re in the EEA)

You have the right to: access, correct, update, port, restrict or delete your personal data; object to processing; and withdraw consent at any time where consent is the basis. To exercise these rights, contact us (Section 13).

8.2 California CCPA/CPRA (if you’re a California resident)

You have the right to: know what categories and specific pieces of personal data we collect, request deletion of your data, opt out of “sale” of data, and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. Submit requests via our contact email.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13. If you believe we’ve collected data from a child, contact us so we can delete it.

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Use strong passwords and keep your credentials confidential.

11. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place where required.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated via the Site or email before they take effect.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact: