Privacy Policy for VFX8.COM


Effective date: July 24, 2025


frameskip ("VFX8.COM", "we", "us", or "our") values your privacy. In this privacy policy ("Policy"), we describe how we collect, use, and disclose information that we obtain about visitors to our website, VFX8.COM (the "Site"), and the services available through our Site (collectively, the "Services").

By visiting our Site or using any of our Services, you acknowledge that your personal information will be handled as described in this Policy. Your use of our Site and Services, and any dispute over privacy, is subject to this Policy and our Terms of Service, including its applicable limitations on damages and the resolution of disputes.


1. Information We Collect About You


We collect information about you directly through your use of our Site and Services. To make use of our Services, you must provide certain information.

Information Provided by You Directly

To create an account and use our Services, you need to provide your email address.

Information We Collect Automatically

We automatically collect information about your use of our Site and Services through cookies. This is primarily to maintain your login session and ensure the functionality of our services. The information collected includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the duration of your visit.

Information Provided by Third-Party Services

VFX8.COM collects data about your YouTube channel as permitted by YouTube's Terms of Service for use by our tools. By using YouTube Content within the Services, you are agreeing to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.

The use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy1, including the Limited Use requirements. You can revoke our access to data collected via YouTube API Services at any time through the Google security settings page.


2. How We Use Your Information


We use your information, including your personal information, for the following purposes:

  • Providing and Improving Our Services: To provide and maintain our Services; to communicate with you about your use of our Services; to respond to your inquiries; and for other customer service and support purposes.
  • Personalization: To tailor the content and information that we may send or display to you and to otherwise personalize your experiences while using the Services.
  • Marketing: To provide you with news, newsletters, or information about products we think may interest you. We will provide such communications via email.
  • Research and Analytics: To analyze how you interact with our Services; to monitor and analyze usage and activity trends; and for other research and analytical purposes.
  • Protecting Rights and Interests: To protect the safety, rights, and property of VFX8.COM and our users; to detect and prevent fraud, security, or technical issues; and to enforce this Policy or our Terms of Service.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations, including responding to a subpoena, warrant, court order, or other legal process.

3. How We Share Your Information


We do not share your personal information with any third parties for their marketing, advertising, research, or similar purposes. Your information is used solely for the purposes of providing and improving the VFX8.COM services as described in this policy.

We may disclose information in the following limited circumstances:

  • In Response to Legal Process: We may disclose the information we collect from you to comply with the law, a judicial proceeding, a court order, or other legal processes.
  • To Protect Us and Others: We may disclose information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person, or violations of our Terms of Service or this Policy.
  • Business Transfers: If we are acquired by or merged with another company, or as part of a bankruptcy proceeding, we may transfer the information we have collected from you to the other company.

4. Data Retention and Deletion Policy


General Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Google User Data Retention and Deletion

For data obtained through Google APIs (including YouTube API Services):

  • Retention Period: We retain Google user data only for as long as necessary to provide our core services to you. Generally, this data is retained for the duration of your active use of our services.
  • Automatic Deletion: Google user data is automatically deleted from our systems when:
    • You delete your account with us
    • You revoke our access to your Google account through Google's security settings
    • Your account remains inactive for more than 12 months
  • Deletion Timeline: Upon account deletion or access revocation, all Google user data will be permanently deleted from our systems within 30 calendar days2, in compliance with YouTube API Services Developer Policies.
  • User Control: You can request deletion of your Google user data at any time by:
    • Contacting us at support@vfx8.com
    • Revoking access through your Google Account settings
    • Deleting your VFX8.COM account

Data Deletion Verification

Upon request, we will provide confirmation that your Google user data has been deleted from our systems within the specified timeframe.


5. Our Use of Cookies and Other Tracking Mechanisms


We use cookies to track information about your use of our Site and Services.

Cookies: A cookie is a text file that a website transfers to your computer's hard drive for record-keeping purposes. We use session cookies to allow our systems to uniquely identify you during a session, which allows us to keep you logged in as you use our Services. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually edit your browser options to block them. Visitors who disable cookies may not be able to use certain features of the Site, such as staying logged into their account.


6. Security of Your Personal Information


We have implemented reasonable precautions to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Please be aware that despite our best efforts, no data security measures can guarantee 100% security. You should take steps to protect against unauthorized access to your account by choosing a robust password and keeping your login credentials private.


7. Direct Marketing


We may send periodic promotional or informational emails to you. You may opt-out of such communications by following the opt-out instructions contained in the email or by contacting us at support@vfx8.com. If you opt-out, we may still send you emails about your account or any Services you have requested from us.


8. Information for California Residents


This section provides additional details to California residents as required under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

A. Categories of Personal Information: We collect "Identifiers" (such as your email address and IP address) and "Usage Data" (such as your interaction with our Site). We do not "sell" your personal information as defined by the CCPA.

B. California Residents' Rights: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information and to know what specific information we have collected about you. You also have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. To submit a request, please contact us at support@vfx8.com. We will verify your request by matching the information you provide with the information in our records.


9. Information for EU Individuals


The following disclosures apply to our processing of personal data of individuals in the European Union (EU).

The Data Controller is frameskip, registered in Hong Kong.

Legal Bases for Processing: We process your personal data when necessary to perform a contract with you (i.e., provide our Services), for our legitimate interests (e.g., to improve our Services), to comply with legal obligations, or with your consent for marketing communications.

Your Legal Rights: Subject to certain exemptions, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information. You also have the right to data portability and to object to processing based on our legitimate interests. To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@vfx8.com.

Cross-border Transfer: Our servers are located in various jurisdictions. When we transfer your data, we take steps to ensure it receives an adequate level of protection.


10. Children Under 13


Our Services are not designed for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it from our systems.


11. Contact Us


If you have questions about the privacy aspects of our Services or would like to make a complaint, please contact us at support@vfx8.com.


12. Changes to this Policy


This Policy is current as of the Effective Date set forth above. We may change this Policy from time to time, so please be sure to check back periodically. Your continued use of the Site or Services after any changes are in effect constitutes your agreement to the revised Policy.