Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Black Screen Video ("we", "us", or "our"), operated at blackscreenvideo.com, collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Google Account Information: When you sign in via Google OAuth, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account. We do not receive or store your Google password.
• Payment Information: All downloads are currently free. No payment information is collected. Previously processed orders were handled by our third-party provider Creem.

Information Collected Automatically

• Analytics Data: We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-first analytics service that does not use cookies and does not collect personal data. Plausible only collects aggregate, anonymous usage statistics such as page views and referral sources. No individual user tracking is performed.
• Google Analytics: We also use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to better understand how visitors interact with our website. GA4 collects data such as pages visited, session duration, device type, browser, approximate location (country/region level), and referral source. GA4 uses cookies (such as _ga and _ga_*) to distinguish unique visitors. Google may process this data on servers located outside your country. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
• Server Logs: Our hosting provider (Vercel) may collect standard server log data including IP addresses, browser type, and request timestamps. This data is used for security and performance purposes only.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide access to our black screen video download service
• Authenticate your identity via Google OAuth
• Process historical orders (all downloads are now free)
• Deliver download links for purchased video files
• Send purchase confirmation and download emails
• Detect and prevent abuse or unauthorized access
• Improve our website and services

Data Storage and Security

• Database: Your account and order data is stored in a managed PostgreSQL database (Neon) with encryption at rest.
• File Storage: Video files are stored on Cloudflare R2. All files are now freely accessible.
• Authentication: We use BetterAuth with secure, encrypted session tokens.
• Security: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

Third-Party Services

We share data with the following third-party services only as necessary to provide our services:

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

Cookies

Our use of cookies is minimal:

• Session Cookie: Required to maintain your login session after signing in with Google.
• Locale Cookie (NEXT_LOCALE): Stores your language preference for email communications.
• Google Analytics Cookies (_ga, _ga_*): Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique visitors and track sessions. These are analytics cookies, not advertising cookies.

We do not use advertising cookies or social media tracking cookies. Plausible Analytics is cookie-free by design.

For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained as long as your account is active. You may request account deletion at any time.
• Order Data: Retained for the lifetime of your account for historical records.
• Server Logs: Automatically purged per our hosting provider's retention policy (typically 30 days).

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate personal data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Object to processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@blackscreenvideo.com.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

International Data Transfers

Our services are hosted globally via Vercel and Cloudflare. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your data to servers that may be located outside your country of residence.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@blackscreenvideo.com.