Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Overview

Welcome to SC Downloader ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate https://sc-downloader.com/, providing a free web-based transcoding utility that allows users to convert and download public SoundCloud streams for offline personal listening.

We respect your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, how it is utilized, how third-party advertising partners (including Google AdSense) use cookies, and the rights available to you under international data protection laws, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

2. Information We Do Not Collect

SC Downloader is intentionally designed as an account-free, privacy-preserving utility. In contrast to services that demand user registration, we strictly enforce data minimization:

• No User Accounts: You do not need to register, provide your name, create a password, or submit payment credentials.
• No Stored Media Files: We do not store, host, or archive audio files or converted MP3s on our servers. All transcoding is processed on-the-fly through ephemeral streaming memory buffers and delivered directly to your device.
• No Search or Conversion History: We do not build profiles based on the SoundCloud links you convert or the music genres you enjoy.

3. Information We Collect Automatically (Log Files)

Like virtually all modern web services, our servers and content delivery network (Cloudflare) automatically record standard technical log entries when you visit our website. These log files include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address (anonymized where required).
• Browser type, version, and language settings.
• Operating system and device category (desktop, mobile, tablet).
• Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• Referring and exit URL pages.
• Date, timestamp, and duration of page requests.

This technical log data is used exclusively to maintain platform stability, defend against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) and bot attacks, optimize content delivery speeds, and monitor server load. It is never linked to personally identifiable information and is routinely flushed according to standard server rotation cycles.

4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Cookies

To keep our transcoding tools, bandwidth, and edge servers free and universally accessible, SC Downloader displays advertisements served by third-party advertising networks, primarily Google AdSense.

Please review the following essential disclosures regarding Google AdSense and third-party advertising:

• Third-Party Vendors: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites on the Internet.
• Advertising & DART Cookies: Google's use of advertising cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) enables it and its partners to serve targeted, relevant ads to our users based on their browsing visits across SC Downloader and other destinations across the web.
• Personalized Advertising Opt-Out: Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's official Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com/ or Google My Ad Center.
• Industry-Wide Opt-Out: Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out portal at www.aboutads.info or the Digital Advertising Alliance Consumer Choice page at www.youronlinechoices.com.

Please note that SC Downloader has no access to or control over cookies, tags, or web beacons placed by third-party ad networks. You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed guidance on their practices and opt-out instructions.

5. Cookies & Web Beacons

A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar browser storage technologies for the following purposes:

• Strictly Necessary & Functional: Remembering user interface preferences, such as selected audio format (MP3 vs WAV) or language, and securing platform sessions.
• Performance & Analytics: Aggregating anonymous metrics on page load times and error rates to refine our converter engine.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and authorized advertising partners to prevent repetitive ads, measure advertising effectiveness, and deliver interest-based ad units.

You can choose to disable or selectively turn off our cookies or third-party cookies in your browser settings. For full instructions on managing cookies across all major browsers, please read our dedicated Cookie Policy.

6. Interoperability with SoundCloud CDN

When you input a track or playlist URL and trigger a conversion, our serverless backend queries public metadata and retrieves the stream segments hosted on SoundCloud's Content Delivery Networks (CDNs). Because the raw audio chunks originate from SoundCloud servers, their infrastructure may log standard connection headers (such as IP address and user-agent string). SoundCloud's data collection is governed independently by the SoundCloud Privacy Policy.

7. GDPR Compliance (EEA & UK Users)

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you possess statutory rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We act as a data controller for standard site logs and comply with all core GDPR principles:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request copies of any personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request corrections to any information you believe is inaccurate.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You may request the deletion of your personal data under certain statutory conditions.
• Right to Restrict or Object to Processing: You have the right to object to or request restrictions on the processing of your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request the transfer of your data to another organization.
• Consent Withdrawal: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

Because SC Downloader does not store personal records, profiles, or audio libraries, most user requests are fulfilled immediately due to our zero-retention architecture. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@sc-downloader.com.

8. CCPA / CPRA Compliance (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents are entitled to specific disclosures regarding their personal information:

• Categories of Personal Information Collected: In the preceding 12 months, we have only collected standard internet log data (IP addresses, device identifiers, browser types) solely for site operation and ad delivery.
• No Sale of Personal Information: We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for monetary compensation.
• Right to Know & Delete: You have the right to request disclosure of what personal data has been collected, and to request its deletion.
• Non-Discrimination: We will never discriminate against you, deny you access, or degrade your service experience for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

9. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Protecting the privacy of young children online is paramount. SC Downloader does not knowingly collect or solicit any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the European Union). Our service is intended for a general audience. If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@sc-downloader.com, and we will promptly purge such records from our logs.

10. Data Security & Storage

We employ robust industry-standard technical measures to protect our website and users, including Transport Layer Security (TLS/HTTPS) 256-bit encryption for all data in transit, strict firewall controls, and Cloudflare DDoS filtering. Our ephemeral proxy model ensures that transcode data expires automatically from transient server memory the instant your download completes.

11. External Links & Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain hyperlinks to external third-party websites, including artist profiles on SoundCloud, music retailers (such as Bandcamp), or advertiser platforms. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices, cookie policies, or content of external sites. We advise users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they choose to visit.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update or revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in regulatory standards, Google AdSense publisher requirements, or technological updates to our service. Any revisions will be published on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.

13. Contacting Us & Data Protection Officer

If you have any questions, inquiries, feedback, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact our data compliance team:

• Email: privacy@sc-downloader.com
• General Inquiries: contact@sc-downloader.com
• Website: https://sc-downloader.com/contact