Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how YT Desktop ("we", "us", or "our") handles information in connection with the YT Desktop application and the ytdesktop.com website.
YT Desktop Application
The YT Desktop app collects no personal data. We are committed to your privacy, and our application is designed with privacy as a core principle.
What the App Does NOT Collect
- No analytics or telemetry data
- No viewing history or watch habits
- No personal information
- No account credentials (you sign in directly to YouTube)
Network Connections
The YT Desktop app connects only to YouTube and Google domains to enable video playback and YouTube functionality. We do not operate any servers that receive data from the app.
Local Storage
The app stores minimal data locally on your device:
- Window position and size: Remembered so the app opens where you left it
- App preferences: Your settings for features like always-on-top
This data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted anywhere.
Clipboard Access
The app can write to your clipboard when you use the "Copy URL" feature. This is write-only access initiated by your action—the app does not read your clipboard.
ytdesktop.com Website
Our website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. This helps us improve the website and user experience.
Information Collected via Google Analytics
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website or source
- Browser type and version
- Device type and screen resolution
- General geographic location (country/city level)
- Operating system
Cookies
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. These cookies do not contain personal information and are used solely for analytics purposes. You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (opens in new tab) .
What the Website Does NOT Collect
- Names, email addresses, or contact information (unless you contact us)
- Payment information
- Any data from the YT Desktop app
Third-Party Services
When using the YT Desktop app, you interact directly with YouTube/Google services. Your use of YouTube is subject to YouTube's Terms of Service (opens in new tab) and Google's Privacy Policy (opens in new tab).
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@ytdesktop.com.