Privacy and Security: What Happens to Your Downloads
Last updated: June 3, 2026
When you use socialpull.app to download a video, you might wonder about privacy and what data is stored. This guide explains the technical and security practices involved in the download process.
What socialpull.app Processes
- Your video URL: Sent to our server to fetch the video file from TikTok or Instagram.
- Basic request data: Your IP address, timestamp, and browser type (standard web logging).
- Temporary files: Videos are briefly stored on our server while being processed, then deleted.
What We Don't Store
- We do not keep a permanent copy of downloaded videos.
- We do not log or track which videos you download (beyond operational request logs).
- We do not sell or share your data with third parties.
- We do not use downloads to profile you or build advertising profiles.
File Download Safety on Your Device
Once a video downloads to your computer or phone, your device's security is paramount:
- Antivirus: Keep your device's antivirus software up to date. Downloaded files from public internet sources can occasionally be flagged by security scanners (usually false positives for video files).
- Storage permissions: Grant download folder access only to your browser; restrict permissions for other apps.
- Shared devices: If sharing a computer, keep downloaded videos in a password-protected folder.
HTTPS and Data Encryption
socialpull.app uses HTTPS encryption for all communication. This means:
- Your URLs are encrypted in transit (not visible to your ISP or network observers).
- Downloaded videos travel over encrypted connections.
- Your connection to socialpull.app is authenticated and secure.
Operational Logs
Like any web service, socialpull.app maintains operational logs for security and performance monitoring:
- Retention: Logs are retained for a limited period (typically 30-90 days) and then purged automatically.
- Use: Logs are used to detect abuse, diagnose errors, and monitor service health.
- Access: Only the operational team can access logs; they are not shared with advertisers or third parties.
Third-Party Integrations
socialpull.app may use third-party services for analytics and advertising:
- Google Analytics: Collects aggregated, anonymized usage data to help us understand which pages are helpful.
- Facebook Pixel: Used for retargeting; it does not receive your video URLs or personal information beyond page visit data.
- Advertising networks: Display ads on the site; they operate under their own privacy policies.
You can opt out of analytics and retargeting using browser privacy settings or tools like uBlock Origin.
Tips for Securing Your Downloaded Videos
- Use a dedicated folder with restricted access for sensitive downloaded content.
- Enable full-disk encryption on your computer (BitLocker on Windows, FileVault on Mac).
- Avoid downloading sensitive videos over public Wi-Fi; use a VPN if concerned.
- Delete videos you no longer need to minimize exposure if your device is compromised.
Questions About Data?
See our Privacy Policy for detailed terms, or contact us with specific concerns.