Vidly privacy policy
Last updated: October 12, 2026 · Applies to the Vidly desktop application for Windows,
macOS and Linux (including the Microsoft Store distribution) and the page
indmak.com/products/vidly. Publisher: Indmaksoft.
1. Summary
Vidly is a small, offline desktop tool that converts between MP4 and MOV (and MKV/WebM) by remuxing — copying the audio and video streams into a new container without re-encoding.
2. Information we collect
We collect no personal information. We do not operate servers that receive your data, and the application does not send anything anywhere.
3. What the application accesses on your device
Vidly only touches what it needs to do its job, and only on your machine:
- Files and folders you choose. When you add files (via the file picker or by dragging them onto the window), Vidly reads those video files and writes the converted output to the location you select (or next to the source file). It does not scan your disk or access any file you did not explicitly add.
- A local FFmpeg process. Conversion is performed by FFmpeg running as a local subprocess on your computer. No media is uploaded; FFmpeg reads the local input file and writes the local output file.
- Local settings, history and logs. Vidly stores a few small files in your operating system's per-user configuration directory (see section 4). These files stay on your device.
Vidly does not request access to your camera, microphone, contacts, location, calendar, or any other personal data, and it does not read your clipboard.
4. Data stored locally on your device
| Platform | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\vidly |
| macOS | ~/Library/Application Support/vidly |
| Linux | ~/.config/vidly |
This directory may contain:
config.json— your preferences (output folder, overwrite policy, concurrency, faststart, theme, language, window size).history.json— the recent conversion history (up to 200 entries). Each entry records the local file paths of the input and output, the result status, duration and file size, and a timestamp.logs\— rotating diagnostic log files (kept for a few days). Logs may include local file paths and technical details about the FFmpeg run.
This data never leaves your computer. It is not sent to us or anyone else. You can delete it at any time by removing the folder above (or by uninstalling the app).
5. Network activity
The Vidly application makes no outbound network connections. It does not phone home, check for updates, fetch ads, or contact any server.
The only network-related actions are ones you trigger by clicking a link (for example, "Project · GitHub" on the About screen or the website link). In that case your default web browser opens the URL — the request is made by your browser, not by Vidly.
6. Third-party components
Vidly is built with open-source software and bundles some of it. None of these components collect or transmit data on our behalf:
- FFmpeg — the conversion engine, shipped as a separate LGPL binary and invoked as a local subprocess. FFmpeg does not send your media anywhere.
- Noto Sans CJK SC — an embedded UI font (SIL OFL 1.1).
- Lucide — embedded icon set (ISC License).
For a full list, see THIRD_PARTY.md in the project repository:
github.com/indmak/vidly.
7. Microsoft Store
If you install Vidly from the Microsoft Store, Microsoft may collect information related to the Store itself (for example, download, install and crash telemetry) under Microsoft's privacy statement. That data is collected by Microsoft, not by Vidly, and is governed by Microsoft's policy. The Vidly application still collects nothing.
8. Data retention and deletion
We retain nothing, because we receive nothing. Data created by the app stays on your device until you delete it:
- Remove the folder listed in section 4, or
- Uninstall the application (on Windows via Settings → Apps; on macOS by moving the app to the Trash; on
Linux via
sudo apt remove vidly).
9. Children's privacy
Vidly is a general-purpose utility that is not directed to children under 13. Because the application collects no personal information, we do not knowingly collect any data from children.
10. Security
Vidly processes your files locally and does not transmit them. As with any software, keep your operating system and the app up to date. You can always verify the app's behavior in its source code, which is public under the MIT license: github.com/indmak/vidly.
11. Changes to this policy
If we change this policy, we will update the "Last updated" date above and, for material changes, note them on the product page. Because the app collects no data, we do not expect this policy to change in substance.
12. Contact
- Contact page: indmak.com/contact
- GitHub Issues: github.com/indmak/vidly/issues