Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to MegaDownloaderXL ("we", "our", or "the Software"), developed and operated by Ekpo Otu, PhD ("Author", "Data Controller"). We are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our users.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect through our website (https://megadownloaderxl.ekpootu.com), how we process and protect it, and your legal rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

2. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us:

• Lead Registration & Download Requests: When you submit our VIP access or download form, we collect your Full Name and Email Address.
• Support & Direct Inquiries: If you contact us directly via email ([email protected]) or messaging channels, we receive your contact details and message contents.
• Anonymous Technical Data: Standard server access logs (IP address, browser type, referring URL) collected automatically by our hosting infrastructure for security, uptime monitoring, and spam prevention.

3. Zero-Knowledge Local Desktop Architecture

The MegaDownloaderXL desktop application runs 100% locally on your computer.

• The software performs client-side AES-128 cryptographic decryption on your local hardware.
• We do NOT track, inspect, log, or transmit any download URLs, folder contents, encryption keys, or downloaded files to our servers or any third parties.
• Your MEGA credentials (if entered for authenticated downloads) and local SQLite database history remain strictly on your local disk.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected personal data solely for lawful, specific purposes:

• To deliver the software download link, installation guides, and license activation instructions to your email address.
• To notify you about critical security updates, major version releases (e.g. v2.0 improvements), and maintenance notices.
• To provide personalized technical support and assist with team licensing requests.
• To prevent fraud, abuse, and automated spam submissions.

Zero Spam Guarantee: We do not sell, rent, trade, or monetize your personal information to third-party advertisers or data brokers under any circumstances.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We work with reputable, secure third-party service providers to deliver our website services:

• Email & Marketing Automation: Kit (ConvertKit) and/or Systeme.io for managing opt-in subscriber lists and automated email delivery.
• Software Distribution & CDN: GitHub Releases and Cloudflare for secure, global distribution of installation binaries.
• Payment & Creator Support: Buy Me a Coffee (if you choose to support the project voluntarily).

6. Data Retention & Your Rights

We retain your name and email address only for as long as necessary to provide software updates and support, or until you request its deletion.

Under GDPR and international privacy regulations, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request immediate deletion of your name and email from our database.
• Unsubscribe: Opt out of future email communications at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email footer.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions, data deletion requests, or privacy concerns, please contact the Data Controller directly: