Privacy Policy

1 — Who We Are

REEL CUTTER ("we", "us", "our") is a free, browser-based video editing tool available at https://reel-cutter.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how our service works.

2 — Video Files — Zero Server Contact

REEL CUTTER processes all videos entirely within your browser using the Canvas API and MediaRecorder API. When you load a video file:

• The file is read locally by your browser — it is never uploaded to any server.
• All video processing, trimming, watermarking, and encoding happens in-browser.
• The exported file is generated locally and downloaded directly to your device.
• We have no technical ability to access, view, or store your video files.

3 — Analytics Data We Collect

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymous usage statistics. GA4 may collect:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Browser type, operating system, and screen resolution
• Country-level location (no precise location)
• Events such as "export" actions and format selected (no file names or content)
• Referral source (how you arrived at REEL CUTTER)

All analytics data is anonymised and aggregated. We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information unless you contact us directly.

4 — Cookies

Google Analytics sets cookies to distinguish users and sessions. These are analytics cookies and do not track personal files or activity outside of reel-cutter.com.

5 — Contact Form Data

If you submit a message through our contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message content you provide. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not shared with third parties.

6 — Third-Party Services

• Google Analytics 4 — anonymous usage analytics
• Google Fonts — font delivery (no cookies set)

7 — Data Retention

We do not store your video files at all. Analytics data is retained by Google for 14 months under standard GA4 settings. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.

8 — Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data including the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you. Since we hold minimal personal data (only contact form submissions), please contact us with any requests.

9 — Children's Privacy

REEL CUTTER is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10 — Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date.

11 — Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please use our contact form.