Privacy policy

How We Handle Your Content

All editing and processing happens locally on your device. We never upload, store, or have access to your video or audio files unless you explicitly choose an optional cloud AI tool. Local AI features like the default auto-caption engine run in your browser using on-device models.

Accounts & Authentication

Xcut does not currently offer user accounts, login, or Google sign-in.

Because there is no account system today, we do not collect account emails, profile information, or OAuth identity data.

Your projects are never stored on our servers. All project data, including names, thumbnails, and creation dates, is stored locally in your browser using IndexedDB.

Analytics

We use Databuddy for basic, anonymized visitor counts. We do not track clicks, interactions, or how you use the editor.

No personal information is collected, no individual users are tracked, and no data that could identify you is stored.

Local Storage & Cookies

We use browser local storage and IndexedDB to:

• Save your projects locally on your device
• Remember your editor preferences and settings
• Store app state needed for the editor to work between sessions

All data stays on your device and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

Xcut integrates with these services:

• Vercel: For hosting and content delivery
• Databuddy: For anonymized analytics
• Google Cloud Vertex AI: Optional caption transcription, translation, and cleanup when you choose Vertex AI features configured for this deployment

Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

• No account is required to use Xcut today
• Clear local storage to remove all saved projects
• Contact us with any privacy concerns

Open Source Transparency

Xcut is completely open source. You can review our code, see exactly how we handle data, and even self-host the application if you prefer.

View our source code on GitHub.

Contact Us

Questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data?

Open an issue on our GitHub repository, email us at oss@xcut.app, or reach out on X (Twitter).