Our Commitment to Privacy
At Studio Velvet, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your information when you use our Velvet video editing application. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data with minimal collection practices.
We believe in privacy by design and collect only the essential information needed to provide you with the best video editing experience. This policy applies to all users of our mobile application and related services.
Information We Collect
Usage and Device Information
We automatically collect limited technical information to ensure the app functions properly:
- Device model and operating system version
- App usage statistics and feature interactions
- Performance data and crash reports
- Session duration and frequency of use
Content and Media
When you use our video editing features:
- Video and audio files you choose to edit (stored locally on your device)
- Project files and editing history (stored locally)
- Exported content preferences
- Basic metadata associated with your media files for editing purposes
How We Use Your Information
We use the minimal information we collect for the following purposes:
Service Provision
- Provide and maintain the app
- Process your video editing projects locally
- Enable export and sharing features
- Ensure app stability and performance
Improvement & Analytics
- Analyze usage patterns anonymously
- Improve app performance
- Develop new features
- Fix bugs and technical issues
Security & Stability
- Prevent app crashes and errors
- Ensure platform security
- Maintain app functionality
- Optimize performance across devices
Local Processing
- Process videos locally on your device
- Store projects on your device
- Enable offline editing capabilities
- Maintain editing history locally
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or share your information with third parties. The limited technical data we collect may only be shared in these specific circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with minimal trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our app:
- App performance monitoring tools (anonymous data only)
- Crash reporting services (technical data only)
- App store distribution platforms
Legal Requirements
We may disclose technical information if required by law or in response to:
- Legal processes or government requests
- Protection of our rights and property
- Prevention of fraud or illegal activities
- Protection of user safety
Data Security and Protection
We implement security measures to protect the limited information we collect:
Security Measures
- Local data processing and storage
- Secure data transmission when necessary
- Regular security assessments
- Minimal data collection practices
- Anonymous analytics and reporting
- No personal data storage on servers
- Privacy-focused app architecture
- Compliance with privacy standards
Your video content and projects remain on your device and are not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly choose to export or share them through your device's native sharing capabilities.
Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Since we collect minimal data, you have full control over your information:
Local Data Control
All your video projects and content are stored locally on your device. You have complete control over this data and can delete it at any time.
App Data Management
You can clear app data, reset preferences, or uninstall the app at any time through your device settings.
Analytics Opt-out
You can disable analytics and crash reporting through the app settings if you prefer not to share anonymous usage data.
Complete Privacy
The app functions fully offline, and your creative work remains private on your device unless you choose to share it.
Data Retention
We retain minimal information for the shortest time necessary:
- Usage Data: Anonymous analytics data retained for up to 1 year for app improvement purposes
- Crash Reports: Technical crash data retained for 6 months to fix bugs and improve stability
- Your Content: All video projects and media files are stored locally on your device and under your complete control
International Data Transfers
Since we process data locally on your device and collect minimal anonymous technical information, international data transfers are extremely limited. Any technical data that may be transferred is:
- Anonymous and cannot be linked to individual users
- Protected by appropriate technical safeguards
- Limited to essential app functionality and improvement
- Compliant with applicable data protection regulations
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy in the app
- Displaying prominent notices about changes
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
Your continued use of the app after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.