Recent Updates

• 🎯 SponsorBlock Integration
  Skip sponsor segments automatically
• 📱 Mobile Optimization
  Perfect experience on all devices
• 🎵 Improved Playlists
  Ad free playlist playback with caching (beta)
• 🔗 Share & Download
  Easy sharing with SkipCut links + download buttons
• 🌙 Enhanced Dark Mode
  Beautiful themes for comfortable viewing
• 💾 Smart History
  Local storage with automatic cleanup

🎯 Simple 3-Step Process

• 📋 Step 1: Copy YouTube URL
  Copy any YouTube video, playlist, or live stream URL from your browser
• 📝 Step 2: Paste & Click
  Paste the URL in our input box and click "Watch Ad Free"
• 🎉 Step 3: Enjoy Ad-Free
  Watch without ads, comments, or distractions - completely free!

⚡ Quick URL Conversion (Desktop)

Pro tip: On desktop, simply replace "youtube" with "skipcut" in any YouTube URL!

🛡️ How We Block Ads

• 🎬 Official YouTube Embed
  We use YouTube's own embed player with optimized parameters
• 🚫 Ad-Free Parameters
  Smart configuration that eliminates pre-roll, mid-roll, and overlay ads
• 🎯 SponsorBlock Integration
  Automatically skips sponsor segments using crowdsourced data

📱 Cross-Platform Compatibility

• Mobile: iPhone, iPad, Android phones & tablets
• Desktop: Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
• Browsers: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Opera
• Smart TVs: Any TV with built-in browser

🛡️ Your Privacy Matters

SkipCut is built with privacy as a core principle. We believe your viewing habits should remain private.

📊 What We Collect

• 📈 Anonymous Analytics
  Basic usage statistics to improve the service (page views, popular features)
• 🔧 Technical Data
  Browser type, device type (for optimization purposes only)

🚫 What We DON'T Collect

• Personal Information: No names, emails, or accounts required
• Video URLs: We never store or log what videos you watch
• Search History: Your search and viewing history stays private
• IP Tracking: We don't track or store IP addresses
• Cross-site Tracking: No tracking pixels or third-party trackers

💾 Local Storage

Your viewing history is stored locally on your device only. This means:

• Only you can see your history
• It's automatically deleted when you clear browser data
• We never have access to this information
• You can clear it anytime using the "Clear History" button

🤝 Third-Party Services

• YouTube: Videos are streamed directly from YouTube using their embed player
• SponsorBlock: Uses crowdsourced data to skip sponsor segments
• Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics via privacy-focused analytics

🔄 Updates to Privacy Policy

Any changes to this privacy policy will be clearly communicated. We will never make changes that compromise your privacy without notice.

📧 Contact

Questions about privacy? Reach out via hi[at]skipcut.com.

🎬 Core Features

• 🚫 100% Ad-Free
  No pre-roll, mid-roll, or overlay ads. Ever.
• 🎵 Background Audio
  Continue listening while using other apps
• 📱 Mobile Optimized
  Perfect experience on phones and tablets
• 🎯 SponsorBlock Built-in
  Automatically skip sponsor segments
• 🌙 Dark Mode
  Eye-friendly viewing for day and night
• 📺 TV Casting
  Cast to Chromecast, Android TV, and more

🎪 Playlist & Live Features

• 📋 Playlist Support
  Full YouTube playlist playback with auto-advance
• 🔴 Live Streaming
  Watch live content without interruptions

🔧 Convenience Features

• 🔗 URL Conversion
  Replace "youtube" with "skipcut" in any URL
• 📤 Easy Sharing
  Share SkipCut links with friends
• 💾 Download Integration
  Quick access to video download tools
• 📚 Private History
  Local storage with search and filtering

🛡️ Privacy & Security

• 🔒 No Registration
  Use instantly without creating accounts
• 🔍 No Tracking
  Your viewing habits stay private
• ✅ Safe & Legal
  Uses official YouTube embed player