Privacy Policy

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how RawFootage Lab ("we," "us," "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit rawfootagelab.com ("Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) and the Information Technology Act, 2000.

2. Who We Are

RawFootage Lab is a curated directory that helps video editors discover camera-original raw footage available on YouTube for practice, color grading, and educational purposes. We do not host any video content directly. We are based in India and our operations are governed by Indian law.

3. No Account Required

You do not need to create an account, register, or provide any personal information to use our Site. All features of the directory are accessible without identifying yourself to us.

4. Information We Collect

4.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact us by email at rawfootagelab@gmail.com or reach out through our Discord server, we may collect:

• Your email address
• The contents of your message

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not used for marketing purposes.

4.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain technical data is collected automatically through third-party analytics tools, including:

• IP address (typically anonymized before storage)
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• The URL you came from (referrer)

We do not directly store this data ourselves — it is processed by our third-party analytics provider (see Section 5.2).

4.3 Cookies

Our Site uses:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the basic functioning of the Site.
• Analytics cookies: Placed by Google Analytics to help us understand Site traffic and usage patterns.
• Third-party cookies: YouTube may place cookies on your device when you interact with an embedded video player. These are outside our control.

You can control, disable, or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the Site.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the data collected to:

• Understand how our Site is used and make improvements
• Respond to questions, feedback, or grievances you submit
• Maintain the security and performance of the Site
• Meet our obligations under applicable law

We do not sell, rent, share, or trade your personal information to any third party for commercial purposes.

6. Third-Party Services

RawFootage Lab relies on several third-party services. Each of these services collects and processes data under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

6.1 YouTube (Google LLC)

Our Site embeds YouTube video players. When you interact with a player — or sometimes simply when a page loads — YouTube/Google may place cookies on your device and collect data including your IP address and viewing behavior. This is governed entirely by Google's Privacy Policy. We have no access to or control over data collected by YouTube.

When you click a link that redirects you to a YouTube page, YouTube's terms and privacy policy apply from that point forward.

6.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze anonymous Site traffic. Data collected includes pages visited, session duration, device type, and general geographic region. Google processes this data on our behalf. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6.3 Discord

Our Site links to our community Discord server. If you choose to join, your use of Discord is governed by Discord's Privacy Policy. We do not receive or process any personal data from Discord as a result of you clicking that link.

6.4 Outbound Links to Third-Party Platforms

Our directory provides outbound links to footage hosted on YouTube and potentially other platforms. When you follow these links, you are leaving our Site. We are not responsible for the data practices of any external site you navigate to.

7. Downloading of Footage

RawFootage Lab does not host, download, or distribute any video files. When you click a link on our Site, you are redirected to YouTube. Any decision to download footage from YouTube or any other platform is made entirely at your own discretion and risk. You are solely responsible for ensuring your actions comply with YouTube's Terms of Service and applicable copyright law. We do not facilitate, encourage, or provide tools for downloading content from third-party platforms.

8. Data Retention

9. Your Rights Under DPDPA 2023

As a data principal under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the following rights with respect to any personal data we hold about you:

• Right to Access: Request a summary of the personal data we hold and how it is being processed.
• Right to Correction and Erasure: Request that inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal data be corrected or deleted.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where our processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
• Right to Grievance Redressal: File a complaint with our Grievance Officer (see Section 12).
• Right to Nominate: You may nominate another person to exercise these rights on your behalf in the event of your death or incapacity.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Grievance Officer using the details in Section 12.

10. Children and Minors

RawFootage Lab is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. In accordance with the DPDPA 2023, we do not knowingly collect or process personal data from any individual under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal data to us, please contact us at rawfootagelab@gmail.com and we will promptly delete it.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the limited personal data we handle. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data, and we encourage you to take precautions when sharing information online.

12. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, our designated Grievance Officer for privacy-related complaints is:

We will acknowledge all grievances within 24 hours and aim to resolve them within 15 days of receipt.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Updates are effective immediately upon posting. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made. Your continued use of the Site after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

14. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Governing Law: This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Jharkhand, India.